PROTOCOL TRAINING KIT guide - Dasy Design
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Protocol Training Kit<br />
<strong>guide</strong>
eastern tradition<br />
m e e t s t h e l a t e s t t e c h n o l o g y
contents<br />
3 introduction<br />
5 about<br />
7 ingredients<br />
9 the system<br />
13 safety<br />
15 prep & clean up<br />
17 30-minute protocol<br />
21 60-minute protocol<br />
28 faqs<br />
29 do’s & dont’s
introduction<br />
At Spa Revolutions ® , we are committed to the most rigorous standards<br />
of safety, education, and customer service. In accordance with<br />
these goals, we developed the Lava Bambū ® Protocol Training Kit<br />
to make sure that adding Lava Bambū ® to your services is as easy as<br />
using them.<br />
Each Lava Bambū ® Protocol Training Kit Contains:<br />
• 1 Porcelain Zen Stick<br />
• 2 Batiki Sticks<br />
• 12 Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeves<br />
• 12 Activator Solutions<br />
• 1 Lava Bambū ® Box<br />
• 1 Lava Bambū ® Drawstring Bag<br />
• 1 Lava Bambū ® Fan<br />
• 1 BE ® Grounded Massage Oil (1.3 oz)<br />
• 1 BE ® Purified Massage Oil (1.3 oz)<br />
• 1 BE ® Weightless Massage Oil (1.3 oz)<br />
• 1 BE ® Ignited Massage Oil (1.3 oz)<br />
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Congratulations on purchasing your lava bambū ® Product Training<br />
Kit! lava bambū ® creates a truly one-of-a-kind experience that is<br />
the perfect mix of warmth and relaxation while staying true to<br />
nature’s simplistic beauty. With safety being our highest priority, we<br />
instituted the protocol training Kit (or “PTK”) program to make sure<br />
our customers get the required education for proper and safe use of<br />
Lava Bambū ® .<br />
T he ptK will give you the opportunity to experiment with lava<br />
Bambū, develop your own specific protocols, and train your staff<br />
prior to incorporating this service at your facility.<br />
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about<br />
With so many products that are far removed from nature, Lava<br />
Bambū ® allows therapists the opportunity to perform a naturally<br />
heated massage without the use of additional equipment or<br />
electricity.<br />
Each Lava Bambū ® Zen Stick has been designed to replicate the<br />
beautiful bamboo stalks that grace the land of South China. Made<br />
with high quality porcelain, Zen Sticks are a combination of strength<br />
and flexibility, creating a beautiful implement for deep and effective<br />
massage therapy.<br />
The only self-heating bamboo massage tool, Lava Bambū ® utilizes the<br />
unique technology of Lava Gel ® , a natural synergy of ocean inspired<br />
elements, that combines minerals, black lava, dried sea kelp, and<br />
algae to create the foundation for up to 30-minutes of deep heat.<br />
Lava Bambū ® is a unique and innovative massage tool that provides<br />
a deep sense of relaxation and well-being. Therapists will also<br />
benefit from using Lava Bambū ® , as it reduces stress and strain to the<br />
massage therapists hands during deep tissue work.<br />
The uniqueness of Lava Bambū ® massage is its power of warmth<br />
and touch. There is a receptive awareness between the giver and<br />
receiver, creating an exclusive experience with each use. The<br />
quality of the treatment comes from the carefully tuned “listening<br />
skills” of the therapist’s technique and practice, and their ability to<br />
tailor the warmth of Lava Bambū ® to the massage environment and<br />
the recipient’s body type and personal comfort level.<br />
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We encourage you to experiment and become familiar with the<br />
qualities of your Lava Bambū ® in order to find the best method of<br />
usage to fit your professional application.
ingredients<br />
Lava Bambū ®<br />
High quality porcelain.<br />
Lava Gel ®<br />
Natural minerals and absorptive powders including Dried Kelp and<br />
Sea Algae. Contents are biodegradable.<br />
Activator Solution<br />
Purified Water, Sodium Chloride (Salt), Pure Essential Oil.<br />
Basic Elements ® Massage Oil<br />
Safflower Seed Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Grape<br />
Seed Oil, Avocado Fruit Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin E<br />
Acetate, Algae Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract,<br />
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-40 Sorbitan<br />
Peroleate, Fragrance.<br />
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TEAR OR CUT HERE<br />
TM<br />
The only self-heating bamboo massage<br />
the system<br />
PORCELAIN ZEN STICK<br />
BATIKI STICK<br />
12 HEAT SLEEVES<br />
IN RESEALABLE POUCH<br />
LAVA GEL ® HEAT SLEEVES<br />
Made with high quality porcelain,<br />
Zen Sticks are self-heating tools for<br />
use in full-body massage. Lava<br />
Bambū ® does not use electricity and<br />
begins to heat immediately naturally<br />
using an all-natural mineral recation<br />
activated by salt water. One end<br />
of the Zen Stick features a rounded<br />
knob for use in targeted massage or<br />
on pressure points.<br />
Thin non-heating bamboo sticks<br />
used for facial, foot, or small pressure<br />
point massage. Each end features<br />
rounded wooden tips for use on<br />
pressure points.<br />
A natural synergy of ocean inspired<br />
elements, Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeves<br />
combine minerals, black lava, dried<br />
sea kelp, and algae to create the<br />
foundation for long lasting deep heat.<br />
The Heat Sleeves are segmented into<br />
7 sections. The center charge is a<br />
short-lived “wild” charge that allows<br />
the Zen Stick to heat immediately.<br />
The 6 outside “mild” charges allow<br />
the Zen Stick to maintain its heat for<br />
up to 30-minutes.<br />
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ACTIVATOR SOLUTION<br />
FOR ONE ACTIVATION<br />
ACTIVATOR SOLUTION<br />
Lava Bambū ® Activator Solution is a purifed<br />
salt water solution that creates lasting<br />
heat when combined with the Lava Gel ®<br />
Heat Sleeve. Contents are all-natural and<br />
biodegradable.<br />
LAVA BAMBU ® FAN<br />
The Lava Bambū ® fan is the perfect tool<br />
for creating a calming breeze during the<br />
warming Lava Bambū ® massage. The<br />
gentle whispers of the Chinese silk fan will<br />
transport your client to a state of tranquility<br />
and relaxation.<br />
LAVA BAMBU ® BAG<br />
The Lava Bambū ® bag is perfect for storing<br />
and transporting your Zen and Batiki Sticks.<br />
Made with 100% preshrunk cotton, the<br />
bag can be machine washed in warm<br />
water, with like colors, and tumble dried<br />
on medium.<br />
LAVA BAMBU ® BOX<br />
The 100% organic Lava Bambū ® box<br />
beautifully houses your Protocol Training<br />
Kit. Ideal for displaying or transporting your<br />
Zen and Batiki Sticks.<br />
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® ®<br />
®<br />
be G r o u n d e d<br />
be p u r i f i e d<br />
be w e i g h t l e s s<br />
be i g n i t e d<br />
®
BASIC<br />
ELEMENTS<br />
BASIC ELEMENTS<br />
massage oil<br />
inspired by the four elements<br />
MASSAGE OIL EARTH 16<br />
FL OZ<br />
BASIC<br />
ELEMENTS<br />
BASIC<br />
ELEMENTS<br />
BASIC ELEMENTS<br />
massage oil<br />
inspired by the four elements<br />
MASSAGE OIL AIR<br />
BASIC<br />
ELEMENTS<br />
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FL OZ<br />
MASSAGE<br />
OIL<br />
the system continued<br />
A blend of the highest quality natural oils, the Basic Elements ® massage oil<br />
line is formulated to work in synergy with the deep heat of Lava Bambū ®<br />
and is infused with fragrances inspired by the four elements of nature. Each<br />
variety of massage oil has been handcrafted in small lots with the purest<br />
ingredients available.<br />
BE . .<br />
BE . .<br />
grounded<br />
BE ® GROUNDED<br />
BE . .<br />
BE ® PURIFIED<br />
BE . .<br />
BE . .<br />
weightless<br />
BE ® WEIGHTLESS<br />
BE ® IGNITED<br />
BE . .<br />
Inspired by earth, BE ® Grounded opens<br />
with a fresh lemon citrus accord, accented<br />
by notes of basil and amber. Natural<br />
characters of cedarwood, sandalwood,<br />
agarwood, and patchouli combine<br />
with fir needle, spicy clove, and ginger<br />
undertones. Base notes of musk and rich<br />
vanilla complete the woodsy accord.<br />
Inspired by water, BE ® Purified was born<br />
from the sea, the sun, and the breeze<br />
of a Mediterranean island. Transparent,<br />
aromatic, and fresh in nature, this<br />
fragrance exhibits an aura of marine notes,<br />
bergamot, mandarin fruits, and rosemary<br />
herbs, enveloped in amber patchouli.<br />
Inspired by air, BE ® Weightless offers a fresh,<br />
bright scent that simulates a breath of<br />
fresh air. Opening with a grapefruit lemon<br />
top note, the fragrance transforms to a<br />
dominant watery floral accord that gives<br />
a water lily floral impression in the body.<br />
A lingering base note of amber light musk<br />
ties this fragrance together.<br />
Inspired by fire, BE ® Ignited is a spicy<br />
oriental fragrance featuring musk, amber,<br />
benzoin, rose, vanilla, and mystical spices.<br />
The fragrance opens with a lemon,<br />
bergamot top note and the body features<br />
a light jasmine and rose accord. The dry<br />
down exudes spicy vanilla and amber<br />
notes with a dominant musk finish.<br />
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safety<br />
With any heated product, safety must always be your primary<br />
concern. It is imperative that you understand all of the <strong>guide</strong>lines for<br />
safe use and follow them whenever using Lava Bambū ® Zen Sticks.<br />
lava gel ® heat sleeveS - how they heat<br />
Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeves are segmented into 7 sections. The middle<br />
section is a short-lived “wild” charge, that allows the Zen Stick to heat<br />
immediately. As the “wild” charge starts to subside, the 6 outside<br />
“mild” charges will begin to activate. For this reason, it is not safe to<br />
use the Zen Stick until 6-8 minutes after activation, as the wild charge<br />
will still be active and the Zen Stick may be too hot. Once activated,<br />
a Zen Stick will continue to generate heat for up to 30-minutes. As the<br />
Zen Stick is used, it will naturally transfer heat to the body and cool;<br />
when set aside and/or not moving on the skin, it will begin increasing<br />
in temperature.<br />
The Rule Of thumb<br />
When the Zen Stick is in use, thermal energy sinks out of it and it cools;<br />
set it aside and it continues to generate heat. Because of this, the<br />
Zen Stick should never be set aside for more than 2-3 minutes at a<br />
time after activation. Whenever it is set aside, you must always test its<br />
temperature before placing it against a client’s skin again. Because<br />
your hands will be more accustomed to the heat from holding the<br />
Zen Stick often, you should check the temperature against another<br />
part of your body before use (against your wrist, inner arm, or neck,<br />
for example—somewhere where the skin is relatively thin).<br />
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Heat Management<br />
IMPORTANT: If the Zen Stick is too hot to be comfortable for you, it is<br />
more than likely TOO HOT FOR THE CLIENT. Always test first with your<br />
hands, then with another area of your skin, then the client. Remember,<br />
people react to heat differently, and what feels comfortable or even<br />
cool to you may be too hot for someone else. When using a Zen Stick<br />
that has been away from the client, ask the client if the temperature<br />
is comfortable, or instruct them at the beginning of the treatment to<br />
advise you immediately if it feels too warm.<br />
When you test the Zen Stick on a client, first make sure you tell them<br />
you are placing it on their skin. Then, gently touch the Zen Stick<br />
on the skin while moving it. Do not place directly on skin and hold<br />
stationary. It is imperative to understand that usage of the Zen Stick<br />
is what causes it to cool. Long strokes will transfer more heat from<br />
the Zen Stick to the client’s body, while short strokes will transmit less<br />
heat. Consequently, inactivity will cause it to get warmer as there is<br />
no recipient for the heat to transfer. If you allow the Zen Stick to rest,<br />
and then reintroduce it later during the treatment, it will be very hot.<br />
You will need to cool the Zen Stick before using it again.<br />
how to cool ZEN STICKS<br />
If the Zen Stick ever becomes too hot, always be prepared to cool it.<br />
Simply place the Zen Stick in a very damp and tepid towel and wrap<br />
it up for 5-10 seconds, to sink the heat and reduce its temperature to<br />
a comfortable level.<br />
Once activated, do not leave the Zen Stick unattended until it has<br />
cooled or the Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve has been removed. Always<br />
allow the Zen Stick to cool completely before removing the Heat<br />
Sleeve.<br />
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prep & clean up<br />
STEP ONE<br />
Open 12-pack Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve pouch and remove one<br />
Heat Sleeve. Immediately reseal the pouch to keep the other<br />
Heat Sleeves fresh. Be sure to press out any excess air in the<br />
pouch, as moisture will cause the Heat Sleeves to activate.<br />
STEP TWO<br />
Remove cork from Zen Stick. Fold Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve in half<br />
legthwise and insert the folded Heat Sleeve into the hollow Zen Stick,<br />
pinching top edge of Heat Sleeve against Zen Stick so that it does<br />
not slide down.<br />
STEP THREE<br />
Open Activator Solution. While maintaining hold of Heat Sleeve, tilt<br />
Zen Stick at a 45-degree angle and slowly pour Activator Solution<br />
evenly over Heat Sleeve. Securely replace cork, pinching top edge<br />
of Heat Sleeve between Zen Stick and cork.<br />
STEP FOUR<br />
Set Zen Stick on its side and gently rock from side to side and roll<br />
back and forth on tabletop to evenly disperse Activator Solution,<br />
approximately 30 seconds - 1 minute. This will ensure that the heat<br />
will be equally distributed along the length of the Zen Stick and will<br />
discourage hot spots from forming.<br />
Psssst...<br />
Do not be alarmed if some water dribbles out of the cork vent hole.<br />
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NOTE<br />
Zen Sticks will begin to heat immediately. A bloom of heat will first be<br />
noticeable at the center. At about 6-8 minutes, the heat will span the<br />
entire length of the Zen Stick and the massage can be started. Once fully<br />
activated, the Zen Stick will stay warm for up to 30-minutes.<br />
STEP FIVE<br />
At the end of the massage, allow the Zen Stick to cool completely<br />
and then remove the cork. Turn Zen Stick upside down and gently<br />
flick out and dispose of the non-toxic Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve. Rinse<br />
out any remaining gel residue with warm water and wash the cork.<br />
Treat outside of Zen Stick with a gentle, microbial cleanser. Plain,<br />
abrasive soap and water may dull the beautiful porcelain finish.<br />
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30-minute protocoL<br />
Lava Bambū ® massage is a technique that not only makes use of our<br />
patented self-heating technology, but also connects us to ancient<br />
approaches. When used in conjunction with the Basic Elements ®<br />
massage oil, all of the senses are awakened.<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
1 Zen Stick<br />
1 Lava Bambū ® Charge (Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve + Activator Solution)<br />
2 Batiki Sticks<br />
1 Lava Bambū ® Fan<br />
Basic Elements ® Massage Oil<br />
3 Warm, Moist Hand Towels (kept warm in towel cabi, etc.)<br />
1 Dry Hand Towel<br />
PROCEDURE - PRONE<br />
STEP ONE<br />
Once you have escorted your client to the treatment room and<br />
thoroughly explained the service, instruct the client to disrobe and<br />
lie prone on the massage table between the 2 sheets, as prepared.<br />
STEP TWO<br />
When you step out of the room and while client is disrobing, activate<br />
1 Zen stick as directed and cocoon in dry hand towel so that it may<br />
begin to charge properly.<br />
STEP THREE<br />
Upon re-entering the treatment room, ensure client comfort level,<br />
placing bolster under ankles.<br />
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STEP FOUR<br />
Clear the client’s energy field with the Lava Bambū ® fan, much as<br />
you would if you were preparing to do energy work.<br />
STEP FIVE<br />
Begin the massage with full body compressions, also allowing the<br />
Zen stick to fully activate.<br />
STEP SIX<br />
Undrape the back, giving a firm spinal stretch on both sides of the<br />
spine, elongating the erectors.<br />
STEP SEVEN<br />
By now, about 7-8 minutes has elapsed (since activating the Zen<br />
stick outside the treatment room) and the Zen Stick should be fully<br />
charged. Apply oil and begin the massage with the Zen stick with<br />
long, smooth effleurage strokes on the back.<br />
STEP EIGHT<br />
Using the Zen stick, roll as you would with a rolling pin, across soft<br />
tissue only. Avoid all bony landmarks with the Zen stick.<br />
STEP NINE<br />
Continue with the Zen stick, using a see-saw motion (holding each<br />
end of the stick while stroking over the soft tissue of the back,<br />
particularly in the lumbar and gluteal muscles).<br />
STEP TEN<br />
Rotate the Zen stick to a vertical position, using the rounded end to<br />
compress in a circular manner, particularly the gluteal muscles and<br />
around the sacrum.<br />
STEP ELEVEN<br />
Once again, long effleurage strokes with the Zen stick, pausing at<br />
the upper trapezius; elongating and flattening the upper trapezius<br />
with compression and pushing effect.<br />
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30-minute protocoL<br />
continued<br />
STEP TWELVE<br />
Stroke from the upper trapezius down the back of the arm, warming<br />
the deltoids and triceps.<br />
STEP THIRTEEN<br />
Replace the Zen stick (cocoon in the dry towel at all times when not in<br />
use so that it re-charges) with the Batiki stick and in a vertical position,<br />
complete hand work, compressing and rocking into pressure points<br />
of the hand. Stroke up the back of the arm and into the neck with<br />
the Batiki stick, turn into a vertical position once again and compress<br />
into levator scapula and all along occipital ridge.<br />
STEP FOURTEEN<br />
Repeat Steps 8-13 on the other side of the back until the entire back<br />
has been massaged (15 minutes on back & arms). Retrieve warm,<br />
moist towel from cabi & compress on the back. Redrape the back.<br />
(about 22 minutes has elapsed)<br />
SUPINE<br />
STEP FIFTEEN<br />
Turn the client supine, ensuring the comfort level. Clear the energy<br />
field of the supine body with the Lava Bambū ® fan.<br />
STEP SIXTEEN<br />
Take a moment or two to apply full body compressions, allowing the<br />
client to settle in and relax, while the Zen stick is re-charging fully.<br />
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STEP SEVENTEEN<br />
Beginning supine, at the client’s head, give a thorough scalp<br />
massage. Bring the client to total relaxation with a still point hold<br />
(cranial sacral technique).<br />
STEP EIGHTEEN<br />
Turn client’s head to the side, using the Batiki stick (turned vertical),<br />
apply pressure on points throughout the upper trapezious and<br />
occipital ridge (much like you would do with your finger tips). Repeat<br />
on both sides of the neck.<br />
STEP NINETEEN<br />
Apply oil to the neck and shoulders. Turn the client’s head to the<br />
side again; using the Zen stick roll through the upper trapezious and<br />
SCM. This movement elongates, while relaxing, the muscles with the<br />
warmth of the stick. Repeat on both sides of the neck with the Zen<br />
stick (about 3-4 minutes per side of neck). Retrieve the warm, moist<br />
towels from the cabi and cocoon the feet while compressing and<br />
performing Range of Motion of the ankle.<br />
STEP TWENTY<br />
At this point, the massage is complete and you will finish according<br />
to your own standards.<br />
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60-minute protocoL<br />
The Lava Bambū ® 60-minute massage utilizes 2 Zen Sticks to extend the<br />
heated massage experience.<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
2 Zen Sticks<br />
2 Lava Bambū ® Charges (Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve + Activator Solution)<br />
2 Batiki Sticks<br />
1 Lava Bambū ® Fan<br />
Basic Elements ® Massage Oil<br />
3 Warm, Moist Hand Towels (kept warm in towel cabi, etc.)<br />
1 Dry Hand Towel<br />
PROCEDURE - PRONE<br />
STEP ONE<br />
Once you have escorted your client to the treatment room and<br />
thoroughly explained the service, instruct the client to disrobe and<br />
lie prone on the massage table between the 2 sheets, as prepared.<br />
STEP TWO<br />
When you step out of the room and while client is disrobing, activate<br />
1 Zen stick as directed and cocoon in dry hand towel so that it may<br />
begin to charge properly. Place Heat Sleeve in 2 nd Zen stick so that<br />
it is ready for activator to be poured into the stick about 1/2 way<br />
through the service.<br />
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STEP THREE<br />
Upon re-entering the treatment room, ensure client comfort level,<br />
placing bolster under ankles.
STEP FOUR<br />
Clear the client’s energy field with the Lava Bambū ® fan, much as<br />
you would if you were preparing to do energy work.<br />
STEP FIVE<br />
Begin the massage with full body compressions, also allowing the<br />
Zen stick to fully activate.<br />
STEP SIX<br />
Undrape the back, giving a firm spinal stretch on both sides of the<br />
spine, elongating the erectors.<br />
STEP SEVEN<br />
By now, about 7-8 minutes has elapsed (since activating the Zen stick<br />
outside the treatment room) and the stick should be fully charged.<br />
Apply oil and begin the massage with the Zen stick with long, smooth<br />
effleurage strokes.<br />
STEP EIGHT<br />
Using the Zen stick, roll as you would with a rolling pin, across soft<br />
tissue only. Avoid all bony landmarks with the Zen stick.<br />
STEP NINE<br />
Continue with the Zen stick, using a see-saw motion (holding each<br />
end of the stick while stroking over the soft tissue of the back,<br />
particularly in the lumbar and gluteal muscles).<br />
STEP TEN<br />
Rotate the Zen stick to a vertical position, using the rounded end to<br />
compress in a circular manner, particularly the gluteal muscles and<br />
around the sacrum.<br />
STEP ELEVEN<br />
Once again, long effleurage strokes with the Zen stick, pausing at<br />
the upper trapezius; elongating and flattening the upper trapezius<br />
with compression and pushing effect.<br />
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60-minute protocoL<br />
continued<br />
STEP TWELVE<br />
Stroke from the upper trapezius down the back of the arm, warming<br />
the deltoids and triceps.<br />
STEP THIRTEEN<br />
Replace the Zen stick (cocoon in the dry towel at all times when<br />
not in use so that it re-charges) with the Batiki stick and in a vertical<br />
position, complete hand work, compressing and rocking into pressure<br />
points of the hand.<br />
STEP FOURTEEN<br />
Stroke up the back of the arm and into the neck with the Batiki stick,<br />
turn into a vertical position once again and compress into levator<br />
scapula and all along occipital ridge.<br />
STEP FIFTEEN<br />
Repeat on the other side of the back until the entire back has been<br />
massaged (15 minutes on back and arms).<br />
STEP SIXTEEN<br />
Redrape the back; and transfer to one leg; undrape the leg and<br />
apply oil.<br />
STEP SEVENTEEN<br />
Begin massage on posterior leg with the Zen stick (which has been<br />
cocooned in a towel so that it can re-charge) with long full leg<br />
effleurage strokes.<br />
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STEP EIGHTEEN<br />
For more specific leg work, use the Zen stick much as you would<br />
a rolling pin in order to warm the large hamstring muscles, gluteal<br />
muscles and gastrocnemius. This movement not only warms the<br />
muscles, but also assists in flattening and elongating, allowing the<br />
muscles to relax.<br />
STEP NINETEEN<br />
Once you’ve thoroughly warmed and relaxed the leg muscles,<br />
cocoon the Zen stick and use the Batiki stick for pressure point work<br />
around the greater trochanter, the Achilles and finish off with foot<br />
work.<br />
STEP TWENTY<br />
Sweep the full leg with effleurage, using the Zen stick and re-drape<br />
this leg. Cocoon the Zen stick.<br />
STEP TWENTY-ONE<br />
Repeat this process on the other leg (about 5 minutes per leg).<br />
STEP TWENTY-TWO<br />
After completing the 2 nd leg, but before turning the client supine;<br />
activate the 2 nd Zen stick by pouring activator into the stick which<br />
has been prepared with the sachet (32-33 minutes has elapsed at<br />
this point.)<br />
SUPINE<br />
STEP TWENTY-THREE<br />
Turn the client supine, ensuring the comfort level. Clear the energy<br />
field of the supine body with the Lava Bambū ® fan.<br />
STEP TWENTY-FOUR<br />
Take a moment or two to apply full body compressions, allowing the<br />
client to settle in and relax, while the 2 nd Zen stick is charging fully.<br />
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60-minute protocoL<br />
continued<br />
STEP TWENTY-FIVE<br />
Beginning supine, at the client’s head, give a thorough scalp<br />
massage.<br />
STEP TWENTY-SIX<br />
Turn client’s head to the side, using the Batiki stick (turned vertical),<br />
apply pressure on points throughout the upper trapezious and<br />
occipital ridge (much like you would do with your finger tips). Repeat<br />
on both sides of the neck.<br />
STEP TWENTY-SEVEN<br />
About 8 minutes has elapsed by this point and the 2 nd Zen stick should<br />
be fully charged and ready to use.<br />
STEP TWENTY-EIGHT<br />
Apply oil to the neck and shoulders. Turn the client’s head to the<br />
side again; using the Zen stick roll through the upper trapezious and<br />
SCM. This movement elongates, while relaxing, the muscles with the<br />
warmth of the stick. Repeat on both sides of the neck with the Zen<br />
stick (about 3-4 minutes per side of neck).<br />
STEP TWENTY-NINE<br />
Cocoon the Zen stick and bring the client to total relaxation with a<br />
still point hold (cranial sacral technique).<br />
STEP THIRTY<br />
Transition to the arm; undrape and apply oil.<br />
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STEP THIRTY-ONE<br />
Begin using the Zen stick on the arm to warm the muscle tissue.<br />
(Depending on the size of the client and muscle mass, you may or<br />
may not choose to use the Zen stick to warm the arm.)<br />
STEP THIRTY-TWO<br />
Finish the arm using the batiki Stick, particularly if the client is small<br />
frame.<br />
STEP THIRTY-THREE<br />
Repeat on the other arm (about 2-3 minutes per arm).<br />
STEP THIRTY-FOUR<br />
Remember to cocoon the Zen stick anytime it is not in use so that it<br />
can recharge and re-charge.<br />
STEP THIRTY-FIVE<br />
Transition to the leg; undrape and apply oil.<br />
STEP THIRTY-SIX<br />
Using the Zen stick, begin rolling with long full leg effleurage strokes<br />
to warm the quadriceps. (Avoid all bony landmarks of the leg when<br />
using both Zen & Batiki sticks.)<br />
STEP THIRTY-SEVEN<br />
Bend the leg at the knee, securing the foot in place by sitting gently<br />
on it. Roll with the Zen stick up the gastrocnemius from this position.<br />
STEP THIRTY-EIGHT<br />
Also, roll the quadriceps with the leg in this position.<br />
STEP THIRTY-NINE<br />
Tilt the leg toward center (with the leg still bent) and roll or see-saw<br />
through the ITBand.<br />
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60-minute protocoL<br />
continued<br />
STEP FORTY<br />
Beginning supine, at the client’s head, give a thorough scalp<br />
massage.<br />
STEP FORTY-ONE<br />
Repeat on other leg (about 4-5 minutes per leg).<br />
STEP FORTY-TWO<br />
Once both legs have been completed and re-draped, retrieve<br />
the warm, moist towels from the cabi and cocoon the feet while<br />
compressing and performing Range of Motion of the ankle. (This also<br />
removes any residual oil from the feet.)<br />
STEP FORTY-THREE<br />
At this point, the massage is complete and you will finish according<br />
to your own standards.<br />
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faqs<br />
Zen Sticks will stay warm for up to 30-minutes, depending<br />
on the method of application. Long strokes will shed the<br />
heat more quickly than short strokes. Allowing your Zen<br />
Stick resting periods to “re-charge” will help extend the<br />
heat duration.<br />
HOW LONG WILL<br />
ZEN STICKS STAY<br />
WARM?<br />
HOW LONG<br />
DO ZEN STICKS<br />
TAKE TO HEAT?<br />
Immediately, a bloom of heat will be noticeable at the<br />
center of the Zen Stick. The heat will then begin to span the<br />
entire length of the Zen Stick at approximately 8 minutes.<br />
To accelerate the heating process of Zen Sticks, fill the Zen<br />
Stick with warm water. Empty contents prior to activating.<br />
It is also recommended to cocoon the Zen Stick in a dry<br />
hand towel while activating and “re-charging.”<br />
HOW CAN I<br />
ACCELERATE<br />
THE HEATING<br />
PROCESS?<br />
WHEN IS IT SAFE<br />
TO REMOVE<br />
THE LAVA GEL ® ?<br />
At the end of the massage, allow the Zen Stick to cool<br />
completely and then remove the cork and dispose of the<br />
non-toxic Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve.<br />
Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeves contain natural ingredients that are<br />
non-toxic and are not harmful if touched. All ingredients<br />
inside of Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeves are biodegradable.<br />
IS LAVA GEL ®<br />
TOXIC?<br />
HOW STRONG IS<br />
A ZEN STICK?<br />
CAN I BREAK IT?<br />
Zen Sticks are made of high quality porcelain. Zen Sticks<br />
are very durable and can be used for deep pressure work<br />
without any worry about breaking. It is possible to chip<br />
or break if dropped, but if handled with appropriate care<br />
they will last indefinitely. Differences in massage technique<br />
and handling make it impossible to determine its shelf life.<br />
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do’s<br />
• After retrieving the Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve from pouch, immediately<br />
reseal it to keep other Heat Sleeves fresh. Be sure to press out any<br />
excess air in the pouch, as moisture will cause the Heat Sleeves to<br />
activate.<br />
• When activating your Zen Stick, always maintain hold of the top<br />
end of Lava Gel ® Heat Sleeve to keep it from sliding down. Hold<br />
Zen Stick at a 45-degree angle and slowly pour Activator Solution<br />
evenly over Heat Sleeve. Securely replace cork, pinching top end<br />
of Heat Sleeve between Zen Stick and cork.<br />
• To evenly disperse Activator Solution, set Zen Stick on its side and<br />
gently rock from side to side or roll back and forth on table top,<br />
approximately 30 seconds - 1 minute. This will ensure that the heat<br />
will be equally distributed along the length of the Zen Stick and will<br />
discourage hot spots from forming.<br />
• Wait 6-8 minutes after activation before starting the massage.<br />
• Usage of the Zen Stick is what causes it to cool. To transfer more<br />
heat from the Zen Stick to the client’s body, use long strokes. Use<br />
short strokes to transmit less heat. Inactivity will cause it to get<br />
warmer, as there is no recipient for the heat to transfer.<br />
• If your Zen Stick becomes too hot, simply wrap it in a tepid, damp<br />
cloth until desired temperature is achieved.<br />
• Allow Zen Stick to cool completely before removing Lava Gel ®<br />
Heat Sleeve.<br />
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• Use a gentle, microbial cleanser to wash the Zen Stick. Plain,<br />
abrasive soap and water may dull the beautiful porcelain finish.
don’ts<br />
• Do not cover the cork vent hole with your hand, as it may be hot.<br />
• Do not put the cork vent hole up to your ear to listen, as it will be<br />
hot.<br />
• Do not begin the massage immediately after activation, as the<br />
“wild” charge will still be active and the Zen Stick may be too hot.<br />
• Be careful to not drop the Zen Stick. While made with high quality<br />
porcelain, it can chip and/or break if not handled properly.<br />
• When Zen Sticks are in use, thermal energy sinks out of it and it<br />
cools; set it aside and it continues to generate heat. Because of<br />
this, Zen Sticks should never be set aside for more than 2-3 minutes<br />
at a time after activation.<br />
• Avoid using massage oils that have a high concentration of<br />
essential oil, as essential oils can go rancid over time when exposed<br />
to heat.<br />
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