How often do you have to clean the stones?

It is necessary to clean the stones after every treatment. It is also necessary to wash out the heater and change the water after every treatment. Some therapists feel that by using a pool oxidizer that they have germ free stones. While using a pool oxidizer is fine for a pool or hot tub, it can be caustic to the skin and does not clean the water of dead skin cells. Changing the water is between clients is as much of a proper hygiene practice as changing massage sheets between clients.

I don’t have enough time between clients. How can I clean the stones each time?

There are few solutions to time restrictions of cleaning the stones between clients. By using water-soluble oil in your hot stone massage you will find that the oil washes off the stones and heater easily. We highly recommend Pure Pro Ultra Massage Oil and find it performs best of all the massage oils we have tried over the years. You may also want to recalculate the price of your hot stone massage and factor in time for cleaning the stones and allocate a longer appointment time and higher price for your hot stone massage. Another idea is to purchase an extra stone set and heater. Larger spas choose this option because they have assistants in the spa that can clean the stones for therapists. The stones and heater can be placed on a rolling cart for ease in transporting them to be cleaned.

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What makes NSI stone sets different than what other companies offer, like TH Stone or TIR Massage Stones?

Nature’s Stones, Inc. began as a hot stone therapy education company and found they needed to offer stone sets to their students. Nature’s Stones has been teaching and offering stone sets longer than most companies on the market today. Our sets have been designed with a stone protocol in mind. Our sets offer all stones necessary to perform a particular modality which has been designed by experienced stone therapists. Not only will you find all stones necessary to complete a treatment in our sets, but also find our sets offer stones that are paired for the comfort of the therapist and the comfort of the client.

Is there a difference between a Hot Rock Massage and a Hot Stone Massage?

The difference between the two is in the terminology. When you use the word “rock,” it denotes something that is hard, rough and jagged. When you use the word “stone” you think of something that is smooth. When you say you will give a Hot “Stone” Massage it shows your professionalism.

Why are there so many different options in stone sets?

We wanted to meet a wide array of therapists’ needs, so we designed sets of stones in all price ranges for many modalities.

Why do you not offer a back layout set for hot stones?

We do not offer a hot stone back layout set for the safety of the client. Many clients have been burned when therapists are not properly educated and have clients lay back directly on hot stones. You should always use a sufficient barrier, like a towel or a wrap when using hot placement stones.

What is the difference between Natural Basalt Stones and Hand Carved Basalt Stones?

There are significant differences between naturally cultivated stones from the beached of Mexico, Peru, and Chile and the carved quarried land basalt stones. Naturally cultivated stones are found in many shapes created by their formation process over hundreds or thousands of years. The quarried land basalt stones are creatively hand carved by a skilled artisan. Another difference is in the way the stones retain heat. The quarried land basalt gets hotter and holds the heat longer than the natural stones. The energy of the two types of stones is also different. The energy in the natural stones has been generated by the journey the stones have taken; they have been affected by being tumbled over sand, silt, and rocks; they have been exposed to the sun and the moon; they have been caught in the tide of the water. As a result, these natural stones have developed an “energy personality”. The quarried basalt stones have been excavated from deep in the earth and have not been exposed to the sun, moon, wind or weather.  Essentially these carved basalt stones are a new born at the hand of the artisan. It is the opportunity of the therapist to develop an “energy personality” in the carved basalt stones. For more information go to the About Us tab and click on Magazine Articles, go to the article “There’s A New Stone In Town”.

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What is the difference between hot and cold placement stones?

Verbal and written history confirms the ancient tradition of laying stones in patterns on the body. It was believed that heated stones improved the function of internal organs, helped to diminish discomfort, gave strength and endurance to the body, and aided in the healing process. Cold stones were believed to stem bleeding after childbirth and decrease inflammation.

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Both hot and cold placement stones are beneficial and helpful in stone therapy. Hot placement stones warm and relax the body and stimulate the Chakras. Cold placement stones neutralize the heat from the hot stone massage. Cold stones are a blessing to the woman in menopause and they help keep the core temperature in check while performing a pregnancy massage.

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How do the marble stones differ from the hot basalt stones?

The marble stones and the basalt stones are different in many ways. In hardness properties they are on opposite sides of the spectrum and their chemical compositions are very different. In use for massage the hot stones send heat into the muscle and tissue while the cold stones pull the heat from the muscle and tissue.

Are cold stones introduced the same way as hot stones?

Cold stones need to be introduced more slowly than hot stones to give the tissue time to respond appropriately.

When would cold stones be used?

Cold stones are used whenever there is inflammation, such as immediately following a sprain or strain. Cold stones can also be used to reduce the inflammation caused by the arthritis. To promote faster healing of a sore muscle, heat can first be used and then followed by use of cold stones.