Lava Shell Massage

Hot Stone Massage is very popular, but many spas and massage businesses don’t offer it because of the hassle of 45 minutes to preheat the stones before a massage. Also because it’s labor intensive to have to clean each individual stone after their use. Another problem is the stones rapidly lose their heat once they are taken out of the warmer, so many stones are needed for just one massage. Now there is a revolutionary new green technology that takes care of these problems – Lava Shell Massage. These are shells from the ocean that have a mineral, seaweed, and kelp mixture that is activated with sea water and heats to 130 degrees F. The shells are ready in 5 minutes and they actually increase in heat rather than decrease like stones. So no electricity or warmer is needed and it’s all natural and as green as it gets! This low tech technology will revolutionize the massage industry.

History of Lava Shells

The Tiger Clam. It may not seem like much at first, but this little guy has quite a history. Over millions of years, the Tiger Clam has evolved to truly become one with the environment. Born with their shell, the clams spend their lives carefully filtering the nutrients they need from the sea water around them, and then patiently building their home as they grow and thrive. In doing so, they filter CO2 out of the water, meaning more can be pulled from the atmosphere and into the ocean, so that the clams are a natural reducer of greenhouse gases.

For hundreds of years, native villagers in the Philippines have had their own relationship with the clams, gathering what they need as part of their basic diet. The clams are first collected by free divers, and the shells removed so that the animal can be prepared. The Islanders then sort through the shells, previously left out as waste, looking for the right size, shape and symmetry. Once a shell is found that will fit the specifications, it is cleansed, then carefully sanded and polished to remove any imperfections or rough edges, and then rejoined. The clam’s natural shape makes it a perfect tool for massage, with a narrow edge along the mouth for targeted deep work and a smooth, rounded surface for even pressure and comfort and long strokes. The end result is a beautiful, all natural tool that both you and your clients will love.

The system consists of the Lava Shell, the Lava Gel, an easy to use sachet consisting of minerals, dried sea kelp, and algae. The cap is removed from the shell, the Lava Gel is placed in shell, the activator packet liquid, (salt water, green tea, and mango) is poured in the shell and the cap is replaced. The shell then begins to heat and within about 4 minutes, is ready to use.

Ten seconds to prep, 4 minutes to heat, 10 seconds for cleanup and no other equipment is required except for a small bowl of water to periodically cool a stone if required. Only two shells are required for a whole one hour massage.

Wishing Wellness Massage (wishingwellnessmassage.com) sells a Retail Kit of 1 shell, 4 activator charges, and massage oil is only $20. These also make great gifts for anyone – Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentines Day, Birthday, a fellow massage therapist, etc. Additional Charge Kits with massage oil are available – 4 charges for $10. So rather than wasting 45 minutes of your time heating up hot stones, you can be ready to go in under 5 minutes. You can take your shells anywhere without the hassle of carrying the hot stones, the warmer, and waiting minutes for the stones to heat. Massage therapists - throw away your turkey roasters and your crock pots, you don’t need them anymore!

At Wishing Wellness Massage we offer a complete 6 hour Lava Shell CE Certification class. You will receive a certificate in Lava Shell Massage and 6 CE hours credit toward your Texas massage licensing Continuing Education requirements. You’ll leave this class armed with the skills to make this new modality a successful new opportunity for your massage business. You can charge more for your new services and your clients will benefit from the effects of this highly therapeutic new technology, while making a commitment to incorporating green products in your business!

For more information about Lava Shell products or our Continuing Education classes:

Robert Conroy L.M.T., M.T.I., C.E.P.
Wishing Wellness Massage
www.wishingwellnessmassage.com