Learn the basics of hot stone massage and how to create a relaxing, gentle and effective treatment for your client. This video, produced by the Institute for Massage and Spa Therapy Education (IMSTE), is designed to show the benefits and contraindications of using hot stones while providing 2 full- body and facial demonstrations (by different therapists) to help you integrate one of the most requested spa services into your massage therapy routine.

• Body workers will be shown the equipment needed, how to set up a workspace, the techniques to use and how to use the stones safely and effectively.
• It is recognized that all therapists have their own style, and this video provides the tools and flexibility to create your own routine.
• By combining the warm stones with a deep flowing massage, the result is an extremely soothing massage for your client while saving the wear and tear on the therapists hands.
• The heat from the stones allows for the release of muscle tissue at a greater intensity than with some other forms of massage.

The Art of Hot Stone Pedicures and Manicures video shows how to use
their patented neck drape, combined with stone filled mitts and
booties and a belly pouch to transform a regular pedicure and manicure
into a completely relaxing experience. This video, produced by Pat
Mayrhofer, walks you through techniques of a soothing, relaxing
full-body experience for your client's next pedicure or manicure.

• Comes with a manual that "fills in the blanks" and will answer any questions that you may have
• Designed for licensed nail technicians and cosmetologists
• Transform a regular pedicure or manicure into a completely relaxing full-body experience

This video, produced by Pat Mayrhofer, shows how the thermogenic and
energetic benefits of the stones turns facials into therapeutic
sessions designed to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. The use of both
hot and cold stones transforms an ordinary facial into a total
relaxation experience. This video starts by showing you the products
that you need, how to set up your space, how to prepare your client and
then performs a multi-angle hot stone facial demonstration that will
leave you knowing how to do it on your own.

Everything needed to begin a hot stone massage practice. Includes a basic hot stone massage utilizing foundation layouts and hot stone massage techniques, and a cool stone facial massage. Also learn six advanced layouts and meridian tracing techniques for various dysfunctions.

• Stone shapes, textures
• 4 Different temperatures and how to use each one
• Contraindications to thermo therapy
• Benefits of Stone Massage
• Basic stone massage sequence

Take your stone massage to the next level! Advanced stone massage techniques using hot and cool stones in five routines: The Sports Massage routine, The Pregnancy routine, The Meridian, The Detoxification and The Restorative routine.

Licensed massage therapist, Meade Steadman, illustrates how to
incorporate the use of hot and cold stones in full-body massage. With
the help of this video, you will learn how to perform different strokes
on the different muscle groups while Meade explains the physiological
effects of thermal and cryo therapy.

• Received 10 out of 10 rating in Massage Today, February 2006.
• Contraindications and precautions for such conditions as heart problems and pregnancy included.
• Discussion of the history, selection, and placement of stones.

This video instruction combines the therapeutic effect of
Thermalism, the use of hot and cold stones to move fluids through the
body's system, with the ergonomic advantages of Seated Massage to
produce a unique approach to addressing imbalances in the human body.
The video will teach a hands on system for Stress Relief unique to the
Seated Stone approach and different from the Seated Massage Technique
Video. Most everything in the video can be converted to application on
the table but is demonstrated on a massage chair.

• Available in DVD or VHS