Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Healing Arts Press; Tra edition (November 18, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1594772460
ISBN-13: 978-1594772467
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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This is a nice compact book that gives a good overview about using hot stone and gemstone energy in massage treatment. It explores the Hawaiian and Oriental healing concepts related to these therapies and offers good pictures and diagrams to illustrate how to apply these therapies. It discusses the chakras and meridians, and also mentions the selection of massage oils that can be used. This book covers a lot considering its length. It's not a manual for regular massage therapy, so for learning about anatomy and general massage techniques you would need to use a book on therapeutic massage.
It is a difficult task to explain massage techniques in a book. They have done a great job with full colour illustrations. They cover the materials and equipment you will need and cover both full body and facial techniques. They also explain the meridians and chakras and use of essential oils. This is a good step-by-step guide to give you an understanding of the history and "how-to" procedure. Considering the price, it truly offers exceptional value.
I very much enjoyed this book. I have no prior experience with stones and gems but do with performing massages. The placement (of stone/gem) was very clear as well as the positioning (holding of stone) when performing massage. I can only say WOW to the section about various stones and gems. I will read this book again and again. Working the stones into a session will be exciting for the client & me as well.
My wife and I are very pleased with this book. There is a lot of information crammed into this small book. After reading, we used the information, and the "stones" we purchased, and we were very happy with the results!
For Valentine's Day last year I made one of the downstairs bedrooms into a massage parlor exclusively for my wife. We've done several kinds of massage and the stone massage is always a favorite. I purchased stones along with this book and the stone massage became a hit.
I really like this book. I thought it was only about placing the hot stones and the chakra stones but it really touches on the meridians and using the stones and gemstones to create various treatments that better cater to some common issues your clients may be experiencing. Great book!
Got this book along with some stones and a massage table for my wife on Valentines Day. She loves it! If you're looking to surprise your wife with something that she'll love then get some Hot Stones for a good massage! You won't regret it!
This book is full of information regarding hot stone and gem massage. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning this type of massage/healing. I have incorporated these techniques into my massage practice and have had nothing but positive feedback.
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