As the name indicates, full-body massages are designed to stimulate the nerves throughout a client’s whole body.  They usually start from the limbs and end at the head.  When the massage is finished, the patient will feel good physically and spiritually.  Why?  Well, physically, full-body massages relax the muscles, while spiritually they release chakras and other energy channels.  So, either way, full-body massages are one of the best types of treatments you can offer your clients.

But have you ever wondered how you can make these massages better?  Maybe you’ve pondered on your technique figuring out how you make your hands more efficient.  Yet, if you’re only concentrating on your hands, improvement is not likely.  Instead, focus on using a different tool; the hot stone.
Massage stones stimulate more of the body because of their smooth feel and their ability to maintain a certain temperature.  For example, if the massage stone is heated, the client will experience an increase in their circulation.  Conversely, if the massage stone is chilled, the client’s blood flow will slow down.

Why is this better for your client?  Well, when circulation increases, clients not only feel revived but they may also have an easier time dealing with pain or fatigue.  When blood flow slows down, the healing process becomes more efficient.  This is especially the case for clients suffering from edema or other conditions where swelling is a problem.

So, if massage stones are so powerful, why aren’t more massage therapists using them for their full-body massages?  It’s mainly because they are not promoted as much in the Western world.  Plus, there’s the perception that since they deviate from the ‘traditional’ the technique, they must be harder to learn.  This is not really true.  Yes, you will need a little bit of training before using the stones in a hot stone massage, but most of what you have learned from massage therapy school can be applied to hot stone therapy.  It is important to not just rely on learning this technique through videos but rather take a few hands on classes.

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