Q. Is there a specific stone used for Hot Stone Massage?
A. Hot Stone Massage professionals tend to use Basalt stones. Basalt tends to hold the heat the best. However, other stone varieties can hold heat as well and are suitable for massage.

Q. Is it possible to find your own stones?
A. Yes there are many areas where you can find basalt stones. We found our beautiful Heart Stone in our own garden.
However: You must never remove stones from National Parks or Crown Land areas. Check with your local council or land department for guidelines.

Q. Is it true that stones can explode?
A. Yes. Basalt stones are formed by lava cooling very quickly. Sometimes a small bubble of air may be trapped within the stone. This small bubble of air can expand as the stone heats - the expansion can cause the stone to shatter explosively. No matter where the stone may have come from. All Volcanic stones may be subject to this effect. If you heat the stones in a microwave oven or in a fire the stone can explode dramatically and cause serious damage.

Q. Can anyone learn Hot Stone Massage?
A. Yes. Hot Stone Massage is available to anyone to learn. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or already have years of experience in massage. Of course if you are a qualified Massage Therapist you will have a head start and be able to adapt a lot of your own techniques to the massage.

Q. Is Hot Stone Massage covered by Insurance?
A. Most companies that offer massage insurance will cover you - check with your insurer.

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Frangipani House stocks only the highest quality volcanic basalt stones for heated stones, and natural milky quartz for cooling stones. Both of these stones are able to retain heat and cold for extended periods of time. Frangipani House Stones are a Volcanic Basalt stones with a mix of Manganese, some have crystalline formations and olivine, and are polished by nature. We feel the best results in Stone Massage come from using Mother Nature's own polishing methods - the ocean and river - rather than tumbled stones. The stones still have their natural curves and crevasses formed over thousands of years being tumbled by oceans and rivers. Stones may be purchased in sets or individually.
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