In Europe and North America no significant massage tool development was seen before the beginning of the 20th century. However,
Europeans did use Russian face rollers for beauty enhancement. Some of the first electrical massage devices were created mostly in the
United States. Many of them were invented by Dr Kellogg, who himself ran a retreat centre that incorporated Swedish massages.
stones.jpgThe enormous popularity of massage therapy stones and hot stone therapy shows that both therapists and clients enjoy using hot
massage tools in therapy, basalt stones in particular. Why?
Full Massage Suzhou basalt stones only
In terms of density, basalt stones are seven where diamond is ten. Their ability to retain heat lies in their volcanic origin. As lava, they are
able to retain heat, and when then they cooled in a slow process over many months, they also became compact/ dense. This is also the
reason why it would not be wise to use sedimentary (river) stones in therapy. Sedimentary stones not only lose heat quickly (as stone
sediments are widely layered) but will also, with reheating, eventually break down. Basalt stones, having also the ability to retain cold well,
are an excellent alternation massage tool for both stimulating and sedating applications.
The expansion of hot stone therapy in the early 1990s was initially attributed to the work of Mary Nelson of Tucson, Arizona, who
introduced what she called LaStone Therapy in 1993. LaStone Therapy, Full Service in Suzhou according to Mary’s own testimony, was channeled down from her
Native spirit guide, and this may be the reason why hot stone therapy is often associated with the Native tradition.
Fall in love
Over the past 12 years, many different schools have been established and theories produced (including the one we have) to explain how
and why we fall in love with hot stone therapy over and over again.
With a few rare exceptions, most of us respond well to heat, so well in fact (especially in the cold winter months and in countries with
extensive winter seasons), that we easily become addicted to it. Well, when hot stone therapy becomes a sort of addiction, it is usually a
healthy one to have. Heat improves metabolism and slows down the nervous system. Hot stone therapy has often been called “the ultimate
massage treatment”. Once you’ve tried it, you come to believe this might very well be its precise definition.
The extension of our hands
As therapists we certainly appreciate a natural hot or warm tool that serves as an extension of our hands. This tool can be easily engaged in
deep tissue treatments or just to promote relaxation in large muscles by transferring the heat to the body. Stones also warm up the
therapist’s hands and room producing plenty of calming negative ions.
As a client, one quickly finds out that there is nothing to compare to the sensation of warmth gliding over ones tired backs. On the massage
table, under the hands and tools of the massage therapist you feel safe,full Body Massage in Suzhou pampered, free to retreat into a place of perfect tranquility.
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