Discover the Wellness Benefits of a Himalayan Salt Massage

What are Himalayan Salt Massage Stones?

It wasn’t until much more recently that this natural pink salt finally made its way to the West. But now that it has, Himalayan salt is used in everything, from heated salt lamps to replacing table salt, as well as for innovative healing through salt stone therapies. Himalayan salt stones are gaining popularity in Massage Therapy because of their healing properties that promote better health.
Designed from pure Himalayan salt crystals, which are known for the high content of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium, these stones are hand carved from pure Himalayan salt stones which were once part of the ancient primordial sea bed.

When used in a massage session, the stones’ warmth helps to ease muscle tension, enhance blood circulation, and support overall wellness. Furthermore, the salt’s natural antibacterial features can purify and renew the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and revitalized. This creates an elevated spa experience that merges massage therapy benefits with the healing attributes of Himalayan salt. The best of both worlds!

What are the benefits of a Himalayan salt stone massage?
These unique pink salt stones are overflowing with benefits that can raise the value of the massage you offer. Himalayan salt stone massage offers a holistic approach to wellness that can leave your clients feeling refreshed and revitalized. Mention to clients not to shower for the rest of the day allowing the minerals to further soak in, thus accentuating the work that you have done.

Reduces Pain -During a Himalayan salt stone massage, these handcrafted stones are heated to help amplify the benefits they have to offer. The rich minerals when combined with heat can help to alleviate headaches, joint and muscle inflammation or pain.

Detoxifies the skin and body – Himalayan salt massage stones are stuffed with four different trace minerals that provide countless benefits. These minerals work together to detoxify the skin and body as they gently glide over your client’s skin, leaving it feeling relaxed and silky smooth!

Balances positive and negative ions – Apart from the physical advantages, your client will experience a sense of tranquility following a Himalayan hot stone massage. This calming effect is linked to the stones’ magnetic properties. Throughout history, these stones have been known to promote emotional stability by attracting positive energies and repelling negative ones. Users benefit from the stones’ positive energy. Balancing your energy levels can lead to improved sleep quality, reduced insomnia, and a deeper, more restorative sleep.

How do you use Himalayan salt stone?

Massage therapists can use several different shapes and sizes of salt stones during a massage to provide the most relaxing, rejuvenating and effective session when working with trigger points and contracted muscles. These stones are mainly used as an extension of the therapist’s hands, creating the ultimate massage experience. As a value-added service (no up charge) the stones are used as needed – in a therapist’s hands for a total of around 15 minutes during a 1-hour session – they can be used when troublesome areas are worked and the extra help of heats healing properties are needed. If a salt stone protocol is used then usually there is an up charge, more stones are needed and the time they are used on the body is increased. During a Himalayan salt stone massage, a therapist will heat the stones, working their way up to certain trigger points and excessively contracted muscles. The heat from these stones allows these problematic areas to fully relax and absorb the energy from the Himalayan salt stones. Discomfort is greatly lessened allowing clients to tolerate any discomfort and even enjoy the experience more fully.

How do you clean your Himalayan salt stones?

It’s easier than you think! But first please remember – salt dissolves in water so it’s important to keep your Himalayan salt stones dry. These unique Himalayan salt stones are also widely recognized for being naturally antimicrobial. Remember your grandmother telling you to gargle with salt water when you had a sore throat? That’s why! The salt stones natural antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities make it an inhospitable environment for germs and viruses. That being said if you choose to clean it is suggested to opt to use a natural sanitizing spray such as Decon 30 on your salt stones however due to the stone’s antimicrobial properties a brief wipe down with a paper towel after a session is all that is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Himalayan salt stone massage and Hot Stone
massage?
Himalayan salt stone massage is a type of massage therapy that involves using heated Himalayan salt stones to provide relaxation and alleviate muscle tension. A natural crystal salt that is mined from the Himalayan Mountains and used in salt stone massage therapy for its healing properties.

There are several other stones widely available that can be classed as Hot stone
Massage – Basalt, Synergy, Core, and Med Stone to name a few – while they all utilize the power of heat for improving circulation and having a calming effect Himalayan Salt stone’s ability to leave a trace amount of the 84 minerals on your client’s skin and your hands makes it an easy choice for offering the best quality and most effective in the hot stone massage world.

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