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.

Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage is a gentle but powerful touch that gives immediate and lasting results. This traditional Hawaiian art form focuses on breaking down the tissue into small areas and focusing on these small areas. Lomilomi is based on a scientific theory for healing, focusing on and treating the stresses cause allowing for a long term resolution.  One of the intentions of this technique is to find congested areas of the body and disperse them through rhythmic movements.  Lomilomi can be applied to specific muscle or to the whole body.

• One of the intentions of this technique is to find congested areas of the body and release them through rhythmic movements.
• This is the dance of massage, and it is as enjoyable for the person giving it as it is for the person receiving it.

Continue learning the magical touch of the islands, known as "the dance of massage" with Tamara Mondragon and her son Matthew, both experts in narrating and demonstrating the deeper techniques of this ancient healing art.

• "Lomi Lomi" means to break up into small pieces
• The intention of this excellent video is to demonstrate deeper techniques to use, after you are proficient in the level one Lomi Lomi massage technique.
• When the movements of both levels are put together, the massage therapist has a wonderful combination of therapeutic strokes that together create the magical touch of the islands

Lomi Lomi Level Three features Native Hawaiian Ken Ng, who, along with Tamara Mondragon, shares methods used to massage the side of the body. The positioning of the body and the release techniques revealed here have been used for thousands of years by Hawaiians, yet are still relevant to modern day massage practice.

• Learn full body massage for pregnant women
• "Lomi Lomi" means to break up into small pieces
• Relieve neck and shoulder pain through work in the subscapularis
• Learn to release the priformis muscle

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.

You can watch and learn in the privacy of your home, at your our
pace, this valuable way to relieve stress in yourself or anyone else.
The ancient art of reflexology is a natural healing practice. The relax
areas in the feet correspond to all parts of the body. By stimulating
these reflexes correctly you can learn to relieve tension and stress in
a natural way.

• Effect a response that will relieve tension and stress
• A safe, natural and noninvasive healing practice

You can watch and learn in the privacy of your home, at your our
pace, this valuable way to relieve stress in yourself or anyone else.
The ancient art of reflexology is a natural healing practice. The relax
areas in the hand correspond to all parts of the body. By stimulating
these reflexes correctly you can learn to relieve tension and 
stress in a natural way.

• Effect a response that will relieve tension and stress
• A safe, natural and noninvasive healing practice

Contemporary acoustic instrumental music for massage meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, relaxation, stress-relief or for pure enjoyment! Click on any CD in the At Peace Collection by Michael Benghiat to read comments and reviews.

• From the makers of Harmony, the award-winning sound track to the Esalen Massage DVD.
• The artist has used a handful of instrumental melodies to replicate the healing nature of mother earth.