This professional stone heating unit is designed specifically to heat massage stones, and maintain a safe consistent temperature so massage stones are always the optimal temperature and ready to use. It is perfect for complete sets of 50 - 60 basalt or jade stones. Features: The massage heater stone pan quickly warms. Product Description This professional 18 quart stone heating unit maintains a constant, even temperature so your massage stones are always ready to use. This is an ideal unit for both hot stone massage and warm stone massage. One (1)-Years Warranty Master Massage Stone Warmer Heater Heating Device, we have two sizes.
- Massage Stone Heater Model 18 Quart User Manual 2016
- Massage Stone Heater Model 18 Quart User Manual Guide
- Massage Stone Heater Model 18 Quart User Manual 2017
Massage Stone Heater Model 18 Quart User Manual 2016
- The heater is made of stainless steel, and the lid is made from aluminium, which makes it long lasting,rust free, and over all efficient.When you buy this heater, a free additional wooden spoon to remove the stones from the water will be included as well as a free temperature gage. Customers also liked. Hot Lava Shells for a Shell Massage.
- Massage Master Hot Stone Heater Instructions Shop for Top Massage Large Professional Hot Stone 18-quart Heater. Get free delivery at Overstock - Your Online Holistic Supplies Outlet Store! This Hot Stone Massage kit contains a large 18 qt heater, 50 stones set or 30 stones set, Manicure/Pedicure DVD & manual.
boggy22/iStock/GettyImages
Hot stone massage therapy is a popular spa treatment, and many devotees may want to replicate this soothing experience at home. While the microwave oven is a great tool in the kitchen, it's best to avoid heating massage stones in a microwave not only for safety's sake, but also for the comfort of the person being treated. A consistent temperature, water-based warming and safe heating procedures are important for heating massage stones. For best results, it's advisable to receive your hot stone treatment from a certified professional at a licensed spa.
Consistent Heat
If you've ever heated a frozen burrito in the microwave, you know how inconsistent that cooking method can be: the ends may be as hot as molten lava to your tongue, while there are still ice crystals inside. This uneven heating isn't suited for massage stones, because all the stones for use in a session must be warmed to the same consistent temperature. Also, it's very difficult to gauge the exact temperature inside the microwave, so you don't know how hot the stones will be until you test each one. Home practitioners can burn their hands or the recipient's skin by misjudging the temperature of hot stones.
Massage Stone Heater Model 18 Quart User Manual Guide
Moist Heat vs. Dry Heat
Massage Stone Heater Model 18 Quart User Manual 2017
The heat produced in a microwave is very dry. Massage stones are natural stones buffed by man or nature, and exposure to such high temperatures without moisture can cause them to crack or even explode if an improper type of stone is used. Not only is moist heat safer, it produces better results for the client. 'We use stones heated with water, because moist heat penetrates the muscles better,' said Kimberly Owens, licensed massage therapist and spa director at the New Moon Spa located at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She added that moist heat also warms stones more consistently throughout.
Alternative Methods
There are several ways to avoid the microwave and achieve a moist heat with your massage stones. Large slow cookers or electric skillets have been used with success by therapists, as long as you add water before you add the stones. Owens stated that her facility uses a turkey roaster, which has a compartment in the bottom for water and gives the stones a thorough warming without making them too hot, and which gives the therapist control of the heat with a temperature gauge. There are commercial stone heaters available on the professional market as well, although these can be expensive. For inexperienced massage enthusiasts, the best way to learn about heating massage stones is to take a seminar in hot stone massage from a professional therapist.