Hot Stone

Question 1

Describe the environmental conditions suitable for stone therapy.

Answer 1

Lighting, ventilation,temperature, health and safety, noise/music.
Posture - couch heigh
Music - releats relaxing environment
Temperature- summer cooler, winter warmer
Ambience- set in the mood , professional image
Health and Safety - secure fir clients and salon ( elec. Vires, spillages etc.)

Question 2

Explain the importance of carrying out a detailed body analysis and relevant tests.

Answer 2

• pick up on any posture faults
• avoid any areas which may be contra indicated
• give info to improve their posture
• excessive hair
• oedema (leg and feet swelling)

Hot and cold test
*temperature sensitivity

Question 3

Explain the contra indications that prevent stone therapy massage

Answer 3

• bacterial - impetigo
• viral - (herpes simplex, herpes zoster)
• fungal - tine corporis
• allergies (to stones)
• during chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• cardiovascular condition( hypertension, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis)
• pregnancy
• diabetes
• severe varicose veins
• clinical obesity

Question 4

Explain the contra indication that restrict stone therapy

Answer 4

• cuts/abrasions
• diabetes
• epilepsy
• menstruation
• hermia
• heavy meal
• neck problems
• varicose veins
• asthma
• sunburn
• migrane
• excessive erythema

Question 5

Hot stone type and properties ad uses

Answer 5

Basal stone - volcanic in origin. Founded in river beds and dark colour in appearance. Inside honeycomb. Keeps long heat.

Energetic
Vibrational properties
Geological origins
Formation process

Question 6

Cold stone

Answer 6

Marble, made from limestone. Recharge by leaving in sunlight/ moonlight or burying inches earth overnight.
Ideal room temperature. Feel more corder that the body temp.
Put in freezer or in ice.
Ideal for Face and neck stones.

Question 7

Cold stone sedimentary rock Marine

Answer 7

Green yo Grey colour ecelent to use cold.
Can be used different areas of the body.
DRAINAGE AND CONGESTION.

Question 8

What is the effects of hot and cold stone therapy on the muscular system?

Answer 8

Heat softens and relaxes the muscles.

Cold stimulate muscles, reduces inflammation and increases range of motion.

Question 9

Psychological effect (mind)

Answer 9

Calming 
Soothing 
Comforting
Grounding 
Sedating
Balancing chakras

Question 10

Physical effect of massage( body)

Answer 10

Muscul tension
Deep levels 
Stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation.
Stimulate nerve ending
Increase sebaceous secretion

Question 11

Semi precious stones

Answer 11

Crystals. Use for chakras
Comes from the EARTH.
Created from magma or the Earths inner core.
Healing, energy.

Question 12

Repetive Strain injury RSI

What is it and cause

Answer 12

Posture. Stretch your hands, body.

A term referring to various kinds of injury due to reccuring movement of particular body part

Question 13

Skin sensitivity test

Answer 13

Tactile sensation and heat sensitivity test.
Assess right clients skin type to choose the right massage medium. Oil or cream
If using essential oil make sure client had a skin test and not contraindicated.

Question 14

Historical and cultural background

Answer 14

For healing and for worship.
Inyan Pejuta - Native American Indian practise.
Used 7 sister ceremony
Mary Nelson use current day.

Question 15

How to store hot stone

Answer 15

After each use in hot water with antibacterial dish detergent. Rinse in the hit water and dried and spray with disinfected alcohol.

If not look after stones can get sticky with residue of massage mediums, can be a health and safety concern.

Need reenergise.

Store in natural salt
Touch each other in a circle
Outside on the natural earth
Full moon or sunlight.

Question 16

Massage movements

Answer 16

Effloarage - lymphatic flow (draining)
Petrissage - relief tension
Topotement - highly stimulating
Vibration- short specific moves, vubration
Friction - deep muscke ( force across the affect tissues) muscle strip

Question 17

Describe how treatments can be adapted to suit client treatment needs

Answer 17

Treatment plan review 
Satisfied clients
Treatment option
Realistic time 
Contra action
Effective treatment
Feedback

Question 18

Contra actions during and following treatments and response

Answer 18

%reaction to extreme temp
%erythema 
%swelling
%allergic reactio
%temp sensitivity
RESPONSE
remove all stones 
Maintain records
Seek medical advice if required

Question 19

Aftercare

Answer 19

@rest
@postural exercise
@deep breathing exercise
@mobility stress
@water
@healthy diet
@stress management
@lifestyle changes
@contraactions

Question 20

Body shapes

Endomorph

Answer 20

Soft. Gain fat very easily. Short build. Thick legs and arms. Apalishi

Question 21

Mesomorph

Answer 21

Large bone structure. Athletic. Best body build for bodybuilders. Easy to gain and lose weight.

Question 22

Ectomorph

Answer 22

Skinny. Small joints. Lean muscles. Thin limbs.

Question 23

Body fat

Answer 23

Visceral- stored within abdominal cavity and around of important internal organs such as a liver, pancreas, and intestines. Active fat. ( protects organs)

Subcutaneous - 5 main function ( muscles, joints )

1. Stores energy
2. protect muscles and joints
3. serves as a passageway for nerves and blood between your skin and your muscles

Question 24

Contact dermatitis

How to avoid

Answer 24

Inflamed, irritated skin caused by exposure to an irritant ( chemicals)

Wear PPE when using chemicals

Question 25

The effects of hot and cold stone therapy

Answer 25

Hot
Heat softens and relaxes the muscle

Cold
Stimulate the muscles and reduces inflammation and increase range of motion
Speed up digestion
Nervous system effects: stimulate the sensory nervous system
Circulatory system effects: extremes of temp result in continuous process of vasoconstriction ( stop blood yo move) and vasodilation ( increase blood to flow)