Small Crockpot for hot stones?

[dlyle76]

Sorry, my searching abilities must be totally lacking today!

I have been through most of the the threads on Hot Stone Massage -- but was specifically looking for someone who said they keep a small crockpot in the clinic room with a limited number of stones to warm up their hands before massaging (great idea!) and also to have a few stones on hand if they want to work some taut areas. I couldn't find that post anywhere! (Frozen brain due to cold weather?)

I do have the whole stone roaster and set-up -- but right now have not found the right place for it in my clinic room (I am expanding it in the future.)

If that lovely someone (or anyone else!) who posted long ago is still there -- can you tell me the temp you use in the crockpot and whether you use water or not? It is freaking cold here right now and I would love to warm up my hands with the stones and have at least a few on hand to use. Also a good way, I hope, to introduce clients to the feel of Hot Stone Massage when I can do full sessions in the future.

TIA for any input!

Sherry

 

[susiepolls]

Hi Sherry,

While my preferrence is to use something other than a crock pot (not enough control over the exact temperature) you can certainly use one. I have used my Mom's before when I've gone to her house and didn't want to trudge my entire cornucopia of equipment with me. It worked out ok, I used the low setting and while the stones were a bit too hot, I would simply leave the stones set out for a few minutes to allow them to cool. I also have used one of the small potpourri warmers (a minature crockpot actually) when I wanted to add hot stones to a foot massage and just needed a couple of them. Same as with the larger crock pot, the stones were a bit too hot but they cooled off quickly enough.

You'd be amazed at all the different things you can use.

Angie

 

[cricketlady]

Thanks for the prompt response, Moogie!

I hadn't even thought about the smaller pot pourri warmers. They would be cute especially with foot work. Do you add some water or not? Do you put a washcloth or small towel in the bottom? I am just thinking of how the bigger system works . . .

I do have some outcalls, too, and cannot imagine lugging around the roaster and all the stones (on top of my table, stool and everything else!) That would be a great solution.

Thanks! The MTs on this forum rock! (And that is from an old fogey of almost 55!)

Sherry

 

[hotkagome]

Yes, I add water and yes you could use a towel on the bottom. Although with the potpourri pot there's not much room in there so you could also leave it out. The lining is glazed so you don't have to worry as much about the stones scratching up the surface.

Angie