Classes in California
Hot Stone Massage
This class will introduce you to Hot Stone Massage and provide you with comprehensive information and the practical skills necessary to confidently give relaxing, therapeutic, safe treatments to your clients. You will learn about the use of stones throughout history, the types of stones used and where to find them. We will discuss the types of appliances best suited to heating the stones and the hygienic care of the stones and equipment.
In addition, indications and contraindications, thermotherapy and benefits to the client and therapist will be covered. Each student will be able to evaluate their client for contraindications to determine whether they are eligible to receive hot stone massage and or cold applications with the stones.
Hot Stone Massage Class Schedule 2010
Hot Stone Massage training may be arranged on a request basis, so please contact me if you are a self employed individual or a spa owner with staff who would like to have training in this wonderful modality. (pamazon@earthlink.net)
The School of Shiatsu and Massage at Harbin Hot Springs, Middletown, California
To register please contact the school @ 707-987-3801
Hawaiian Temple Style Lomi Lomi
Hawaiian
Temple
Style Lomi Lomi also known as Kahuna Massage was traditionally reserved
for
royalty and huna or spiritual leaders.
This
style of
massage provides flowing continuous touch over the body using hands and
forearms, which covers a greater surface area, therefore enhanced
relaxation
for the client. -
Many
strokes
are long and fluid, encompassing the body from head to toe and vary in
depth
and pace. You will also learn how to massage a client on an oiled table
top
(with a top drape) so strokes can be done under and over the body
simultaneously. In addition the body is gently stretched and joints are
moved
through their full range of motion. Hot Stone Massage
is incorporated in the Lomi Lomi
massage and it will melt away tension, leaving your client’s
muscles feeling pliable and free of pain. Muscles can’t resist the
powerful combination of firm massage and penetrating deep heat.
Strokes alternate with the
smooth
river stones and hands. They are also placed on tight muscles where
their
heat energy is transferred.
It’s like ironing the
kinks out of your client’s birthday suit!
You
will
learn the massage techniques and how to perform the accompanying
traditional
hula and chants.
This
style of
massage takes one to a place of ultimate relaxation, nurturance and
bliss by
coaxing the muscles into surrendering to the fluid, full length strokes.
Because
the
work is so unpredictable one surrenders to the ebb and flow of the
therapist’s
hands.
The added benefit
is that
the heat from the stones contributes to the health of the therapist's
hands keeping them supple and relaxed and much of the work is done with
forearms so the hands are not overused.
The
intention
in Lomi Lomi is to guide the client or patient to align their mind, body
and
spirit and empower them to harmonize relationships with
others.
School
of Shiatsu and Massage June 13th-18th 2010
Call now for a free introductory 1/2 hour massage
that you can upgrade to 1 hour for only $35.00!
415-563-1374
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