What materials are hot stones typically made of and give a brief explanation of how the material forms and the mineral composition of the stone. Explain the benefits and effects of massage with heated stones.

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Conduct research to explain the history, philosophy and development of stone therapy massage. Ensure your answer addresses each of the concepts listed below.

What materials are hot stones typically made of and give a brief explanation of how the material forms and the mineral composition of the stone. Explain the benefits and effects of massage with heated stones.

What materials are cold stones typically made of and give a brief explanation of how the material forms the mineral composition of the stone. Explain the benefits and effects of massage with cold stones.

Explain how stones are heated and cooled and what working temperature should each be at?

Explain where the placement stones are laid on the anterior of the body. You may include a picture or diagram as part of your answer.

General body massage stimulates mechanoreceptors and baroreceptors. What sensory receptor is stimulated with the addition of heat in a stone massage and what effect does it have on the body?

For each of the body conditions below, give a brief description of the condition and explain why the condition is contraindicated or how the stone massage would need to be altered.

Below is a list of reactions that could occur during or after a stone massage service. Explain how you would treat, remedy or adjust the massage to lessen or eliminate the reaction or what you could recommend the client do if the reaction occurred after the client had left the treatment. Note: some of the reactions listed are normal reactions – how would you explain to the client that the reaction was normal? You may use your previous answer from your Provide body massage written assignment.

After a stone massage service, it is important to give lifestyle advice. For each of the categories below, research the Australian guidelines and give a recommendation in line with the published guidelines. You may use your previous answer from your Provide body massage written assignment.

Conduct research to find three (3) products you could retail to stone massage clients after a service. They can be from any professional retail range. Include the product name and brand, features and benefits of the product and the price. You may use your previous answer from your Provide body massage written assignment.

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