Table of Contents

Foreword

The Basics
The History of Massage
Origins of Hot Stone Massage
Application Areas and Effects of Hot Stone Massage
The Meridian System
The Chakras

Materials
The Stones--Basalt
Selection of Massage Oils
Essential Oils in Hot Stone Massage
Stone Warmer

Preparing for Hot Stone Massage
Preparation and Space
Interaction with the Client
After the Massage
Cleansing the Stones

Hot Stone and Gem Massage
Body Massage--Lying on the Stomach
Body Massage--Lying on the Back
Facial Massage
Gemstone Chakra Treatment
Basalt Water Treatment

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Resources

Index

About the Author

Dagmar Fleck is a gem consultant, founding member of the Gem Healing Society in Germany and cofounder and director of the Cairn Elen Life Schools, which connect ancient natural healing techniques with modern discoveries. He lives in Balingen, South Germany. Liane Jochum is a certified massage therapist and founder/director of Academia Balance, a school for natural cosmetics, ayurveda and wellness. She lives near Frankfurt.

Reviews

“This book integrates two long-used types of stone-enhanced therapy. The authors offer clear explanations of the chakras, the meridians, and the stones themselves. Hot Stone and Gem Massage will encourage practitioners and individuals to work with both the physical stones and the spiritual qualities they express, making possible the next step of realizing that a deeply beneficial relationship is possible between ourselves and the mineral realm.”
*Robert Simmons, coauthor of The Book of Stones and author of Moldavite: Starborn Stone of Transforma*

" . . . a very good resource for anyone looking to get into hot stone and gem massage. . . . The authors also explain how to do several alternative techniques that can be used in the process. Full color pictures are included showing the layouts and the more difficult techniques."
*Dr. Tami Brady, TCM Reviews, Sep 2008*