Massage, Medical Books, Stone--Therapeutic use 

In LaStone Therapy bestselling Detox author Jane Scrivner introduces an exciting new form of bodywork. LaStone therapy blends the ancient Native American art of stone massage with modern bodywork techniques. Already the fastest-growing bodywork therapy in the US, LaStone is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the rest of the world. It can provide relief for stiff and aching muscles, improves circulation and brings about deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Explains the principles behind LaStone therapy - what it is and what it does; Reveals how LaStone provides deeper, more sustained massage than conventional methods; Explain the Native American traditions which underpin LaStone; Provides a comprehensive list of therapists and resources; Explains how basalt and marble stones are heated and placed under soft towels at the body's energy points including the hands, along the back, the stomach and forehead; Reveals how cooled stones are also used to soothe inflammations, to comfort tired eyes, or used in conjunction with heated stones as a form of thermotherapy; Outlines what you can expect from a treatment.