Spa Therapies tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 New, tips and products for the spa. TypePad Heating Up Your Practice Safely, Part 2 tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14159 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00 In December's issue we discussed heat therapies and their positive effects in the treatment room. We covered treatment procedures such as skin typing, which will help us give an effective heat therapy treatment while minimizing the risks of burns. We mentioned the use of an informed consent document during the preliminary consultation and reviewed the most common mistakes that can lead to accidental burns. This month, we will discuss the gathering and assessment of subjective and objective information to formulate the best treatment plan for our clients. By Dixie Wall, Contributing Editor In December's issue we discussed heat therapies and their positive effects in the treatment room. We covered treatment procedures such as skin typing, which will help us give an effective heat therapy treatment while minimizing the risks of burns. We mentioned the use of an informed consent document during the preliminary consultation and reviewed the most common mistakes that can lead to accidental burns. This month, we will discuss the gathering and assessment of subjective and objective information to formulate the best treatment plan for our clients. Heating Up Your Practice Safely, Part 1 tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14145 2009-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 Over the last decade, many bodyworkers have begun using stones, not to replace human touch but as an additional relaxing and leveraging technique. Traditionally used by Egyptians, Shamans and American Indians, stones have a long history of therapeutic use and spiritual healing. Today, incorporating stones in one's practice offers this ancient tool, to not only relax clients but also give our hands a rest. Hot stones are a form of thermal and magnetic therapy, requiring a unique trust between the client and practitioner. A respect for the trust bestowed in us by our clients need to be developed by a safe and meticulous protocol to perform this primal technique. By Dixie Wall, Contributing Editor Over the last decade, many bodyworkers have begun using stones, not to replace human touch but as an additional relaxing and leveraging technique. Traditionally used by Egyptians, Shamans and American Indians, stones have a long history of therapeutic use and spiritual healing. Today, incorporating stones in one's practice offers this ancient tool, to not only relax clients but also give our hands a rest. Hot stones are a form of thermal and magnetic therapy, requiring a unique trust between the client and practitioner. A respect for the trust bestowed in us by our clients need to be developed by a safe and meticulous protocol to perform this primal technique.