Edexcel Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma In Beauty Therapy TechniquesStone Massage Lesson 5

Aim –Full Body Stone Massage

All students should be able to:• Objectives –• Demonstrate a full body hot/cold stone massage

(using time and calculating treatment costs.)• Demonstrate a full body hot stone massage to a

commercial time( maintaining and sustaining a role)• Evaluate your treatment and set one target for

improvement.•  • Extended Objectives:• Analyse the effect cold stone massage has on the

muscular system ( writing to analyse)•  • EQ Objectives:• Demonstrate effective teamwork. • Demonstrate respect for your peers and lecturers

JOB TEAM

Dispensary Team C

Electrical equipment (leads/pads/sensitivity test kits/ extension leads)

Team B

Replenish towels (couches/boxes) Team B

Rubbish – take out/ new bin liner Team C

Towels – take out/ new towel liners Team C

Sweep floor Team A

Clean sink Team A

Close windows Team A

Clean trolleys Team A

Put couches/chairs/trolleys in correct positions

All teams

Portfolio’s – get out and return Team B

Consultation form – get out and return Team B

Created by Gemma Hazell

Effects of hot stonesVaso-dilation – the blood vessels widen, bringing

blood to areas of the body i.e. skinIncreased circulation – more oxygenated blood

circulatingIncreased metabolism – speeds up the rate of

nutrients being utilisedIncreased pulse rate – helps the heart pump

efficientlyIncreased cell metabolism – speeds up the process

of manufacturing new cellsIncreased lymph function – speeds up the removal

of toxins and wasteRelaxes the muscles – enables the therapist to work

on the muscles without causing discomfort to the client

Reduces muscle tension

Effects of cold stones

• Vaso-constriction – the blood vessels narrow, taking blood away from areas of the body, i.e. skin

• Analgesic effect – natural pain relief released in the body

• Reduces inflammation – excess blood is taken away from the area

• Reduces histamine – reduces this irritant often present in stressed muscles, causing the muscles to relax.

• Body pumped to the core organs, i.e. heart, lungs