Comments on: Hot Stone Massage - Update http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/ thoughts from beyond the massage room Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:06:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Manhattan Beach Day Spa http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-5267 Manhattan Beach Day Spa Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:45:37 +0000 http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-5267 Rita mentioned that she rejected hot stone massages, but she didn't say if she had actually tried it or not. if she had, she would've known that a stone massage. If she had, she would know that the massage has everything to do with how the basalt stones are heated up, then used as a tool while performing swedish massage-like strokes along the areas of the back that are tight. The stones act as a catalyst of heat that when applied to the tight muscled areas would loosen up. After the initial massage, the massage therapist places each stone on different areas of the spine, between toes, and even gives you one to hold in each hand. This is done because it increases the flow of energy throughout the body. The stones are usually in a heated state, but when muscle injuries/inflammation are prevalent, they use the stones as is w/o the addition of heat. So in essence, if one were to reject such a "fad," one should have the proper knowledge as to what this massage is, then make an assessment that is viable for discussion. As for myself, I like the hot stone massage and the shiatzu massage the best. Although different in accordance to tools used and the amount of pressure being applied (more so on the shiatzu), they accomplish the same thing: Loosening of tight muscles and leaving the person these techniques are being applied to in a state of relaxation and stress-release. - Tamara Rita mentioned that she rejected hot stone massages, but she didn’t say if she had actually tried it or not. if she had, she would’ve known that a stone massage. If she had, she would know that the massage has everything to do with how the basalt stones are heated up, then used as a tool while performing swedish massage-like strokes along the areas of the back that are tight. The stones act as a catalyst of heat that when applied to the tight muscled areas would loosen up. After the initial massage, the massage therapist places each stone on different areas of the spine, between toes, and even gives you one to hold in each hand. This is done because it increases the flow of energy throughout the body. The stones are usually in a heated state, but when muscle injuries/inflammation are prevalent, they use the stones as is w/o the addition of heat.

So in essence, if one were to reject such a “fad,” one should have the proper knowledge as to what this massage is, then make an assessment that is viable for discussion. As for myself, I like the hot stone massage and the shiatzu massage the best. Although different in accordance to tools used and the amount of pressure being applied (more so on the shiatzu), they accomplish the same thing: Loosening of tight muscles and leaving the person these techniques are being applied to in a state of relaxation and stress-release. - Tamara

]]> By: shannah http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-3579 shannah Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:02:43 +0000 http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-3579 hi there hi there

]]> By: craig faucher lmt http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-2726 craig faucher lmt Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:26:07 +0000 http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-2726 I added stones to my practice about three years ago based on a video I bought, an electric skillet, and a starter kit (just stones). Like any other technique, it was a little slow and awkward at first but I quickly developed my own style. I started using using a thermometer and then just put a notch on the skillet thermostat when I found the right temp. Now I keep two heavy "pillow" stones and two smaller, shaped working stones in my towel warmer so I can add something special into my regular sessions or melt into a particularly tight muscle. Also I find having the hot stones in my hands to be very grounding when my mind is racing or I lack inspiration...or for that matter, if my hands get sore. I added stones to my practice about three years ago based on a video I bought, an electric skillet, and a starter kit (just stones). Like any other technique, it was a little slow and awkward at first but I quickly developed my own style.

I started using using a thermometer and then just put a notch on the skillet thermostat when I found the right temp.

Now I keep two heavy “pillow” stones and two smaller, shaped working stones in my towel warmer so I can add something special into my regular sessions or melt into a particularly tight muscle.

Also I find having the hot stones in my hands to be very grounding when my mind is racing or I lack inspiration…or for that matter, if my hands get sore.

]]> By: Upcoming CEU courses in Ottawa http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-1595 Upcoming CEU courses in Ottawa Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:40:05 +0000 http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-1595 [...] Hot Stone Therapy - Offered through Jacqueline Davis, a local body worker, teacher and counselor. It was just offered this weekend, but she seems to teach it every few months, so keep checking her website. If you’d like other options, there are always home study courses, as I wrote about back in August. [...] […] Hot Stone Therapy - Offered through Jacqueline Davis, a local body worker, teacher and counselor. It was just offered this weekend, but she seems to teach it every few months, so keep checking her website. If you’d like other options, there are always home study courses, as I wrote about back in August. […]

]]> By: Candice http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-1033 Candice Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:46:59 +0000 http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-1033 Hi Rita, I agree with you that it is best to have a session with someone who has been doing Hot Stone massage for a while when you are learning the technique yourself. I did, and it really helped. As for your questions, there is a lot of information out there about blogs. What in particular are you interested in? How to start one? The history? Why people use them? A decent article about the history of blogs and some general information about them is available <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog" rel="nofollow">in this wikipedia article</a>. As for how I got my own blog so well positioned, that's mostly due to a lot of luck. There are various websites out there that explain how to get a better 'google ranking', but they tend to be fairly technical in their language. Most of my google ranking comes from other people having linked my blog from theirs, and the fact that I use the word 'massage' so much! As well, I've been writing here for over three years, which does help in increasing my rank a bit (more posts to archive means more chances someone will find the blog with a random search). Hi Rita,

I agree with you that it is best to have a session with someone who has been doing Hot Stone massage for a while when you are learning the technique yourself. I did, and it really helped.

As for your questions, there is a lot of information out there about blogs. What in particular are you interested in? How to start one? The history? Why people use them?

A decent article about the history of blogs and some general information about them is available in this wikipedia article.

As for how I got my own blog so well positioned, that’s mostly due to a lot of luck. There are various websites out there that explain how to get a better ‘google ranking’, but they tend to be fairly technical in their language. Most of my google ranking comes from other people having linked my blog from theirs, and the fact that I use the word ‘massage’ so much! As well, I’ve been writing here for over three years, which does help in increasing my rank a bit (more posts to archive means more chances someone will find the blog with a random search).

]]> By: Rita Montgomery http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-1027 Rita Montgomery Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:21:47 +0000 http://www.nyxie.org/2007/08/08/hot-stone-massage-update/#comment-1027 Hi Candice I felt inspired to do a Google search about blogs this morning and your site was one of the first that came up. Good work, I like it. Your site also caught my eye because I am originally from Toronto. Currently I live on the Monterey-Carmel peninsula in the USA. I have to admit that initially I rejected hot stone as just a fad, but now I think it's great. It is so effective at melting very tight muscles to make my work easier. I've also found it is wonderful for sending stressed people off to another place. I often combine it with aromatherapy. I agree that learning the technique on your own is possible but doing a session with someone who has done it for a while speeds up the learning curve. To change the subject, I wonder if you could point me in the direction of learning more about blogs. I am also wondering how you got yours so well positioned. Perhaps this second part is a trade secret but if it isn't, I would like to know. Thanks and Bye for now, Rita Hi Candice
I felt inspired to do a Google search about blogs this morning and your site was one of the first that came up. Good work, I like it. Your site also caught my eye because I am originally from Toronto. Currently I live on the Monterey-Carmel peninsula in the USA.
I have to admit that initially I rejected hot stone as just a fad, but now I think it’s great. It is so effective at melting very tight muscles to make my work easier. I’ve also found it is wonderful for sending stressed people off to another place. I often combine it with aromatherapy.
I agree that learning the technique on your own is possible but doing a session with someone who has done it for a while speeds up the learning curve.
To change the subject, I wonder if you could point me in the direction of learning more about blogs. I am also wondering how you got yours so well positioned. Perhaps this second part is a trade secret but if it isn’t, I would like to know. Thanks and Bye for now, Rita

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