Stone Massage can be a solid foundation for your professional identity.

Continuing CE education is an invaluable tool, as are the stones in enhancing every type of massage that you offer in your present practice. I can not emphasize this enough.

Whether you use the healing stones as a tool, or to prepare the client’s skin prior to zone therapy any deeper body work, as well as a specialized stone massage treatment the client will benefit greatly, and your hands will say thank you.

Sole First

For all practitioners, the economy has affected everyone’s bottom line and  a great way to increase sales is by offering mini services.

The Zone Foot Therapy treatment can do that for you, not only will it increase sales, but also benefits for the client. This way they can maintain their normal service habits, and delight in a new treatment. The Zone treatment is a combination of Zone Therapy, warm stones and herbal balls,performed primarily on the lower leg and feet.  An ancient secret with a modern twist.

We have received nothing but great reviews on the treatment.

Until next time,

Sonia

Healing the world one stone at a time

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to share with you that a lot of exciting things have been happening and that I am anxious to share with you.

The economy has had a major effect on everyone, and I will soon be releasing a free guide on my website that will help all body workers, holistic practitioners, and anyone else in the healing arts.

A thought for today is “We manifest what we think”.

Sharing my story at Toast Masters in Boca Raton, FL

I wanted to share with you the story of my humble beginnings and my passion for the path I have chosen.

Massage Therapy has been the most rewarding journey, and I hope my story can inspire others to achieve their dreams. Nothing is impossible and never give up, when we give selflessly we receive so much more in return, I feel truly blessed.

Hot and Cold Stone Massage Set

The innovation of introducing hot and cold therapy to the wellness and aesthetic industry has its ancient roots as far back as the 19th century.

Doctor Sebastian Kneipp introduced a method that allows the body to become stronger through thermal and mechanical effects.

The temperature of our skin is such that making it reach different temperatures, different sensations and reactions will be produced by introducing hot and cold.

by the 21st century we introduced hot and cold stone therapy used to affect the body’s nervous system, it reacts by influencing the gastric and  hormone secretions.

The stimulus will also travel to a related organ or other destination in the body, cold stimulates and hot slows internal activity.

The alternative use of hot and cold stones  changes on the cellular level, by use of vaso-dialation and constriction. De-congestion of an area is achieved.

This method is highly recommended for LMTs , body workers or anyone involved in the health care field.  If you would like additional information on how to relieve migraines with this hot and cold therapy please send me a comment.

For more information please visit my website

www.stone-healing.com

Let the stone do the work for you.

The Spa and Wellness Industry is evolving rapidly, contributing to its success is stone massage, and the fact that it can be incorporated into so many different modalities.

Whether through relaxation or more targeted services Stone Massage has been a popular item on service menus for the past decade and a half.

The average burnout time for a massage therapist is approximately five years.

I would like to point out to you that proper training in the correct use of body mechanics while performing massage treatments is of vital importance. Another important factor to consider is the energy protection procedures prior to offering any hands on treatment.

If not implemented properly prior to each treatment,  negative energies can permeate our energy field and  drain us physically as well as mentally, I have personally experienced & also witnessed this in therapists numerous times, this can also be an added factor to burnout, so please remember to protect yourself.

Profound tissue massage work, as well as Rolfing and other deep tissue modalities, certainly take a toll on our bodies, especially our back, shoulders, hands and thumbs, affecting your longevity factor as a practitioner

I highly recommend using stones as therapy and as a tool, to help facilitate your deeper modalities.

May I suggest finding the perfect stone as your tool for your deeper work, once you feel comfortable with its shape in your hand, the stone you selected should be able to be grasped easily, this will give you leverage you need in your deep tissue work, allowing the stone to absorb the pressure. For the practitioner this will greatly save your hands and help you avoid repetitive injuries.

When preparing the skin for deeper tissue work I always begin by placing warm stones on the area, this greatly helps in relaxing and prepares the tissue for deeper work. I find it to be very beneficial with great results and I hope you do to.

Continuing education is a vital element to our profession and our program meets your needs so you can satisfy your educational requirements. Whether you want to earn massage therapy continuing education credits for NCBTMB, AMTA, ABMP or your local state organization, I can facilitate your needs with our Stone Massage University programs.

I began my career with humble beginnings in an industry that was in its infancy so my journey was met with many challenges. I have achieved the goals I set for myself and much more. I would like now take the opportunity to give back to all of my colleagues and help them achieve success on whatever level they aspire to.  Be it as therapist, owner or spiritual teacher. I would like to utilize this blog as a helpful tool for all of us to share our insights, new developments and ideas for the betterment of the people, pets and planet.

He needed that stone massage

Have you ever sat with your dog in your lap, and instinctually knew that something was bothering your pet?  And, wished that there was something that you could do, right then and there, to help it?

As one of the early pioneers of the health and wellness industry for both pets and their people, I am delighted to be able to offer you a way to obtain accurate and practical information to help your pet. This information is the culmination of my research and practical application of safe and effective methodologies of integrated health, where I, as a continuing education provider, have combined conventional treatments and holistic care.

Though these treatments were once considered to be in the realm of obscure alternative health methodologies, more and more people are turning to holistic therapies to help heal themselves and their pets.  A 2008 poll, conducted by The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, shows that more than one-quarter of the American population is taking advantage of holistic therapies.

Massage and Stone Massage for your pets incorporates the holistic approach to health and well-being. These modalities primarily facilitate improvement, in such a way, that it does not interfere with its own body’s natural healing processes. As these therapies become more accepted, many insurance plans are now covering alternative treatments, including but not limited to, massage and acupuncture.

Now, I am available to answer your questions about how Massage, Stone Massage, and other related therapies; and how they can be applied to individual cases and situations.  From my own practical experience, I have used a variety of treatments for my own pets, as well as other animals, with considerable success.

Also, through my Stone Massage University, you have an opportunity to learn what you can do to help comfort your pet when it is experiencing difficulties from illness or old age.  As you feel more empowered, you are in a better position to be your pet’s health advocate both at home and at the veterinarian’s office.

With respect and gratitude,

Sonia Alexandra, LMT

Stone Massage University

Pet Wellness Coach

Personal Holistic Coach and Mentor

www.stone-healing.com

Healing the World One Stone at a Time

I have read all of his books, and “The Art of Happiness” holds a special place in my heart. I have embraced all of his peaceful teachings and you can imagine how I felt to be in His Serene presence when I saw him speak at Nova-Southeastern University in Davie, Florida on February 23, 2010.  It was a dream come true for me.

I sat only a few rows away from His Holiness, and the sheer vitality and intensity of the Love that radiated from him rocked me to my soul.

I have always thought that I lived a ‘conscious’ life, but after he shared the following profound insights, I realized that I have so much more to do and learn to make these words a part of my life from this day forward.

“Every day, think as you wake up, Today, I am fortunate to have woken up.

I am alive    /    I have a precious human life    /    I am not going to waste it

I am going to use all of my energies to further develop myself and to expand my heart to others to  achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

• I will have kind thoughts towards others
• I will not be angry or think badly about others
• I am going benefit others as much as I can

These are the words of The 14^th Dalai Lama.  As I take these words to heart, I find my spirit strengthened and lifted.  My spiritual path has been an integral part of the development of my Stone Massage educational programs, and the teaching of The Dalai Lama are a constant reminder of the unifying truth of Love and Peace which guide me in all that I do and give to others.

Healing the World One Stone at a Time

Over the years, one thing I have learned from those I have assisted in their healing – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – it takes time to heal old emotional wounds.  No matter what we achieve in life, if we are haunted by feelings of abandonment, rejection, or other traumas that we experienced early in life, we continue to question our abilities to be our authentic selves, personally and professionally.  And, if we don’t heal these personal wounds first, it is difficult to help others heal.

Many of the workshops I have facilitated, I have been amazed on how profoundly and how necessary it is to be aware of these early experiences and their affect upon ourselves. As I spoke about and touched upon the healing of one’s heart, most of those present dissolved into tears.

I don’t see these wounds in a negative sense, since emotional wounds happen to all of us.  I see them as opportunities to do what is necessary in order to recognize them for what they are and to find the inner strength and courage to heal them.  Of course, there are times where you may need to work with a professional to complete this healing process.

My own search of 38 years culminated last year when I finally found my father’s brother and his wife in Hungary.  My father had abandoned my family when I was two-years-old, never to be seen or heard from again. As I searched for links to my heritage, I encountered many dead-ends. I didn’t have any Internet resources that are readily available today.  Also, at that time, Hungary was under Russian domination, so there was little or no information available to the outside world.

Everything changed in 2008 after I found Joseph Shumway, AG, a genealogist in Utah.  He was able, after a year-long search and with the help of his European associates, to locate my relatives — my aunt and uncle, both of whom are 85, now, and have been married for over 60 years.

Even though I attended self-discovery workshops and applied all the self-healing techniques that I read about in books, it wasn’t until I looked into their eyes on July 16th, 2009, in Debrecen, Hungary, did I feel that intimate connection to who I AM and my roots … and, at that moment, my soul and heart were healed.

I would like to encourage all those who want to learn about their true heritage, to follow their paths and, if they can, without expectations.  Be open to all possibilities to heal your emotional wounds that have held you back from being the person you are meant to be.

It personally transformed my life, and it is my hope and desire, that you will experience this joyful transformation as well.

Helpful Resources:

http://www.progenealogists.com/

http://www.ancestry.com/

http://www.nbc.com/who-do-you-think-you-are/