Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
Hot Stone Therapy
Heated stones have been used in many primitive forms of therapy to bring warmth and pain relief to clients. The process has been greatly refined in modern times, especially in the spa industry, and currently is one of the most popular and requested treatments.
Heated stones allow the client to reach a state of deep relaxation more quickly. The use of heated stones allows heat to penetrate the tissues, causing muscles to relax, which allows the therapist to accomplish more in a session. The application of heat increases blood flow, improving nutrition and removing wastes in tissues to which it is applied.
Application of heated stones to key areas of the body allows the therapist to access the less dense body, which, unlike the physical body, cannot be accessed through the five senses. Bringing the client's awareness to the less dense body frees the client to enter a meditative state so that inner work may be done.
- Learn:
- sources for equipment
- how to personally select your stones
- sanitation and health
- indications and contraindications
- effects of hot stone therapy
- massage techniques
- key areas to affect chakras and energy flows
Mariellen Boss is a Holistic Health Practitioner and esthetician who has her own business called Tactile Spirit. Mariellen is a graduate of Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy and studied aromatherapy with Jeanne Rose. She teaches aromatherapy, spa services, and lymph drainage massage at Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy.
Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
2100 N. Palm Canyon C100
Palm Springs CA 92262
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800-270-1175 or 760-323-5806