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The sea stones are very smooth
having been washed for a very long time by the sands and waters of
the Pacific Ocean. The rocks are
100% natural and have not been varnished, pre-oiled, machine tumbled,
or used yet for massage -- they are straight from the beach to
you. Additionally, these stones are harvested from a pristine,
remote beach in the Pacific Northwest.
Every stone is hand-selected and only the most perfectly symmetrical,
balanced, and smooth stones are chosen. Perfect, symmetrical,
balanced stones are very important for hot rocks massage for the
following reasons:
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When
the stones are symmetrically weighted and balanced they take up and
disperse even amounts of heat;
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The
smooth balanced shapes lay most closely and comfortably on the
massage recipient;
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Smooth,
symmetrically shaped stones can be used during the middle part of the
massage as "tools" -- this is very beneficial to the
recipient who receives deep healing work, and also to the
masseuse because it saves some of the strain on the wrists; and
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Symmetrical,
balanced stones are also very necessary for practices such as La
Stone Therapy -- because only these perfect stones can create the
essential symmetrical layout which facilitates the energy balancing
and healing work.
This set of massage stones is
comprised of black basalt/metamorphic quartzite rocks from the
Columbia River Basalt Flow, the second largest basalt flow on earth.
Photos generally do not portray how extremely smooth the stones are.
The rocks are very dense and heavy which facilitates the retention of
more heat for longer periods of time.
With experience, you will find
that often a person's body will seem to draw the heat off the stones
almost completely and very quickly. You will therefore
begin to see how important it is to have some of the larger, heavy
stones to work with -- as these are the stones which of course hold
the most heat for the longest periods of time.
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The stones change to a black hue when they are wet
or when they are oiled for use in massage.
Once the stones have been used with oil even once
they will forever after that appear black,
even after they are cleansed.
Below are photos of the same group of stones before and after
being oiled.
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Here is a group of
stones
right from the beach which have
not yet been washed or oiled
They are pictured 100% natural.
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Here is the same
group of stones
once they have been washed
and oiled just once!
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There are various ways to heat the stones for use (and cool them for
cold treatments). It is not necessary to buy real expensive
heating devices, when a large heavy duty crock pot or large kettle on
a portable heating plate will work actually much better. I
recommend heating the stones using the hot water method (ocean water,
river water, or tap water with sea salt added in) -- or cooling them
in the freezer/refrigerator.
Some people suggest heating them
in the oven or microwave, HOWEVER I do NOT recommend the oven, and
especially DO NOT recommend microwaves as a method of heating the
stones. From what I have learned through research there appears
to be the potential for stones to explode when heated in the oven,
and especially in a microwave -- (Apparently it actually depends on
the exact mineral composition of each particular stone as to whether
it would be prone to "exploding" -- but since none of us
are really in a position to know the exact composition of each stone,
it is probably safest to not use the oven as a heating method in my
opinion).
I have NOT had any reports
of exploding or cracking stones from anyone who has purchased my sets
of seastones which are very high in basalt
and quartzite content -- but I have heard of this from other stone
sellers, so felt it was important to mention here.
The only other equipment you
really need are tongs to remove the hot rocks from the water,
possibly a simple cooking thermometer that will tell you how hot the
water is, some towels, and oil. Once you read the information I
include with each set, you will have everything you need to begin
working with the stones right away, and for just a little extra money
beyond the price that you pay for the stones and shipping.
Using heated rocks for massage and
healing has been occurring for thousands and thousands of years and
is recently experiencing widespread revival. It is a soothing and
natural addition to the usual massage routine.
The stones can also be used where cold therapies are needed by
cooling the rocks in the freezer and using them in place of ice.
Additionally, I also provide continuing communication, support, and
information even after your purchase once you have received your
stones and start working with them. I am very committed to
seeing that everybody has the most positive experience possible
working with their stones, so I gladly stay in touch with you via
email for however long you need in order to be able to answer any
questions which may occur to you in using your stones.
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The stones are not washed or oiled prior to shipping for several
reasons:
-- If they were
pre-oiled you would really have no way whatsoever to know for sure
whether or not they were "used" stones.
-- If the stones
have been pre-oiled and then sit around in hot shipping boxes, in
warehouses, in hot UPS or USPS trucks during transport, etc., that oil
on the stones is going to go rancid from the heat and confinement, so
you will be delivered a set of rancid smelling, largely contaminated
stones -- So unfortunately pre-oiling has a huge potential to instead
become a breeding ground for germs and rancidity to grow. Not a
good idea at all really.
-- The stones I
sell have flecks of quartzite and pyrite in them which are most visible
prior to the stones being oiled. So I like to recommend that when
you first receive your stones, prior to cleaning and oiling them, take
them outside (and if you have a magnifying glass even better) and study
the tiny little "tan patches" in the sunlight and you will
discover amazing beautiful crystalline worlds right there on the
surface of many of the stones. These tiny small patches do NOT
interfere in any way with how smooth the stones are overall, and the
little patches are not nearly as visible once the stones are oiled the
first time. So this is something you would want to do prior to
oiling the stones. I highly recommend doing this. It will
provide you an even deeper appreciation of the healing potential of
these stones.
-- Another
reason not to pre-oil stones is that some folks have allergies to
certain types of massage oils (nut derivatives especially, i.e.,
coconut oil, almond oil, etc.) so it is preferable not to oil them
ahead of time until you know who will be using them and whether or not
they have sensitivities to certain oils. Some folks also have
negative reactions to scents and aromas which might be present in certain
massage oils, so that is to be considered as well prior to oiling
them. I recommend using a non-scented, non-nut oil based massage
oil when you do oil them the first time. Any scents in the oil
will remain with the stones for a very long time thereafter, so I
recommend that if you wish to use aromas, perhaps you consider using
aromas through other avenues of delivery rather than directly on the
stones, and let the stones remain unscented.
-- Some stone
massage traditions especially from Asian countries do Not oil the
stones at all -- they rather feel that the just ever so slightly
textured surface of the stones, if handled correctly, will increase
circulation and toxin release better if Not oiled, by allowing slightly
more resistance on the skin surface, and more exfoliation -- so they
simply do not use oil with their method of stone massage, so they
definitely would not want pre-oiled stones.
-- Some folks
will oil the smaller "working" stones, but not oil the larger
heat and weight placement stones. So again, here is a preference
folks develop on their own if given the chance of receiving stones
straight from the beach.
-- Most people
will want to handle and get to know their stones and prepare them for
use for themselves. It gives one the opportunity to fully examine
and get to know the stones, and it gives you a beginning of handling
the stones and becoming familiar with what they feel like when they are
cold, hot, wet, oiled, and so forth -- which are the crucial and most
important things to become familiar with prior to beginning a stone
massage on a recipient. Many people will have their own little
ritual or welcoming for the stones into their practice as well, so by
providing very freshly gathered stones directly from the beach to you,
you will be receiving the most natural and "nature" charged
stones available.
-- It will
become important to sometimes set your stones out in the
elements/weather/sunshine/ moonlight, and let them rest and renew their
energy fields in what ever kind of climate and weather you live and do
massage in. The more you handle and work with the stones, and the
more they are renewed and acclimated to your environment, the more
closely tied you will be to them as an essential part of the therapies
you will have to offer. The stones can afford profound comforting
results for the fortunate people receiving stone therapy.
If you have any questions or would like additional
information
please email
I have been selling hot
stone sets since January 2001. There are a limited number of sets
available from time to time. Availability depends on the churning ocean
and how many perfect rocks it turns up to be found.
I personally gather
these stones, they are not imported from
somewhere else or bought in bulk at some cut rate discount price from
somebody who does not care where they come from or how they will be
used. Buttercup and I gather each and every stone and we do our
very best to always show our gratitude to the earth for its wondrous
healing gifts each time we go sea stone harvesting.
Also, we often travel
several hundred miles to harvest the stones so we can alternate between
over a dozen different pristine remote beaches to gather these stones,
so that no one beach ever becomes over-harvested. We recognize
the importance of leaving more perfect stones behind than what we
gather. It would never be okay to take so many that one day there
would no longer be perfect stones on the beach. Consequently I
only fill individual orders, and I have time and again turned down
requests and opportunities to sell in bulk or large quantities to any
one person or business. My focus is to sell intentionally gathered
sets of sea stones to individuals who will use these stones to their
very best healing potential.
Here are excerpts from
my positive feedback for the hot stone sets:
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"I can't say enough good things! Fantastic,
friendly, helpful! Wow!"
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"Fabulous stones!-Wonderful customer care!-Great
transaction!-Recommended! A+"
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"The stones were great, I rec'd great feedback from
clients, will pur. a
2nd set!"
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"Wonderful SeaStones!
Great Transaction!! Thanks !!!"
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"excellent seller, good communication, fast
delivery, AAAAA+++++"
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"Excellent service, very pleased with stones, thank
you so much"
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"Excellent seller - would purchase again A+++++++Lots of heavy smooth stones"
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"Absolutely wonderful to deal with!!!!Awesome
stones!!!!Very knowledgable!!!"
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"Nicest, friendliest vendor I've ever dealt with!
Highly recommended!! A++++++++"
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"Incredible Stones! Incredible to work with. Very
conscientious and prompt."
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"Wonderful customer service, beautiful stones!
Customized order @ a great price!"
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"Smooth transaction item as described with perfect instructions.
A+"
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"Great stones, fast shipping, simple transaction,
great communication A+++++"
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"quick response,A+++++++!!!!!!!"
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"Got my stones. And MUCH concern and communication
from the seller. A++++++++++++"
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"Wonderful, efficient, caring seller. Feel like I've
already had a massage."
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"Great! Great support after. Will buy again.
Beautiful rocks. A+ packaging"
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"Fabulous all around. Highly recommend to all"
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"Love the stones, Fast delivery, good
communication"
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"Excellent product and friendly exchanges! Highly
Recommended!"
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"the product arrived
timely. will definitely use this seller again AAAA++++"
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"Great packaging, wonderful stones. Very caring
seller. I'll be back! AAAA+++++"
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"Wonderul woman to do
business with!
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"Very nice woman! My first online buy was easy
because of her! AAAA+++++"
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"Fantastic communication, a five star seller!
A++++++++"
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"Beautiful stones!!! Love them!!! Seller is GREAT!!!
Highly recommend her!!!!"
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"very nice communication,
nice stones -- Thank you!"
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"spectacular item - Thanks again and again"
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"Love the rocks!! Fast Shipping, just as described!
Thank You so much! A+"
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"Excellent transaction. Great communicator. Really
cares!"
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"A+++ Excellent Service."
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"Excellent response, would buy from again"
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"Product as represented. Very prompt delivery. Good
communication"
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"Highly recommended. Product exceeded my
expectations. Seller very attentive."
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"Beautiful Stones, Outstanding service-Highly
recommend"
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"awesome- rocks really hold
the heat well- great to deal with- thank you!"
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"Extremely helpful! Wonderful lady!"
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"Super great communication, great
product...A+++++"
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"Wonderful service A++++. Super fast & great
product, I love my rocks!!!!!!!"
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"Speedy transaction, excellent communication, great
stones!! Highly recommended!"
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"Great transaction.received
beautiful stones as promised.excited to try
them."
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"Awesome experience. Stones are amazing. Service was
excellent in all ways."
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"She worked very hard to get me the perfect set.
Wonderful person. A++++++++."
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"Great product, service!!!! Excellent communication
A+++++"
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"Great transaction! Wonderful personality!! Thanks,
so much!! Donna"
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"great seller, definitely recommend, fast and smooth
transaction, A+++"
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"Geat Lady! Great Rocks!
Great Service! Great Buy! Bid Now!"
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"U can buy with confidence! Very much a pleasure to
purchase from; great seller!"
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"Very polite & caring dealer, the stones she
hand picks have very positive energy"
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"Wonderful transaction, very smooth! Great
product!!! Thanks so much!!!!AAAAAA+++"
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"Seller is so helpful and polite, goes extra 10
miles for you. Great deal!"
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"Great Preson, would do
business w/ this seller again."
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"A++ Great selller, prompt
shipment!"
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"Great Communication,Great Product, Excellent to do business with.Very Pleased!"
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"Quick delivery, prompt service! The stones are
wonderful. A++++"
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"Excellent transaction, very accomodating,
tremendous product, highly recommended"
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"Very nice rocks. Fast shipping. A+++++++++++++Friendly
person"
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"Fast and Friendly Communication! Highest
Recommendation! Thank you!"
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"Product was better then described! Extremly Fast Shipping! Great to do business!"
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"Fast, easy transaction. Item as described. Highly
recommended. Thanks, Steve"
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"stones work great, highly recommend"
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"Smooth transaction, thanks"
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"Bought some; bought more, loved them, will
recommend to others!! THANKS! Great!"
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"great
transaction....&...communications....AA++"
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"Great doing business with you again"
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"Thanks! Great transaction! Fabulous rocks-
definitely above the ordinary A++++++"
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"Love the stones! Very 'personal'. Good packing!
AAAAAAAAAAAA"
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"Great buy would do business with again.
Thanks."
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"Thanks so much, I received the rocks and they are
perfect"
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"love the product, good service"
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"gr8 item thanks would buy from again 5 stars"
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"Excellent communication, product, & service,
very pleased with transaction!"
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"Great Service, Thank you!"
- "Great item, fast delivery. Highly
recommend. A+++"
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ONLY
Sorry,
I am not able to accommodate International orders or shipping
No INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
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or
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Please email
barrielyn@gmail.com
For Any Additional Information You Need
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