Even if you don't do LaStone as long as you have hot and cold stones you can incorporate this simple tip into your repertoire.

It's still pretty cold here in NH so I use the hot version. If you live in a warm climate (lucky you), you may choose to use a cold stone instead .

While your client is supine, place either a fresh hot stone from the roaster or cold stone from the cooler on the table just in front of your client's heel. Be careful not to let the stone touch their foot.

Then, using the bottom sheet, cover and cocoon the foot so that either the heat or the coolness from the stone will radiate into that small space.

Using a hot stone has a more dramatic effect especially if your client is complaining of cold feet. Sometimes just covering the feet with the top sheet or even a blanket isn't enough to really warm your client's feet.

During a massage the body temperature drops a bit and as your client is sinking into relaxation they may not have the energy to say,"hey, my tootsies are cold".

Using this technique is like giving your client their own foot warmer. It's a very personal touch and they will notice your attention to detail and your desire to make them feel special.

I have found in my years of practice that adding these small but mighty gestures keeps my clients coming back and they continue to refer their friends to me. Plus it's another Million Dollar Massage tip to add to your toolbox.

Here's the technique:

• complete your deep tissue work on the back
• gather enough stones to do 2-3 rounds of effleurage plus 1 more hot stone & 1 cold stone
• finish 2-3 rounds of effleurage with the stones
• hold cold stone in left hand and hot stone in right hand
• have client take in a breath
• as they exhale place both stones on the back at about C7
• here's the thrust of the technique
• the cold stone is going to be held in place while you move the hot stone down the lamina groove to the sacrum

I usually run the hot stone up and down the spine twice then slide both stones down the spine, cold chasing hot. Repeat on the other side.

If your cold stone is slim, you can get it up on it's side and work right into the lamina groove.

The temperature of the stones and the way you use them is what has the ability to heal your clients and save your hands from stress injuries.

LaStone offers at least 12 different continuing education classes that will exceed your expectations and catapult you into becoming a master stone therapist.

I can't stress enough how you will save your hands, thumbs and wrists from injuries if you work efficiently with stones. You will also build a toolbox of techniques that will keep your clients satisfied and you'll be full of enthusiasm for your work.

Remember, The Law of Attraction means that what you think about expands. I challenge you to use this oil while reading any of the books that I recommended and watch your life and practice improve.

The Young Living Oil blend called "Abundance" contains the following essential oils:

• Myrrh
• Cinnamon Bark
• Frankincense
• Patchouly
• Orange
• Clove
• Ginger
• Spruce

In ancient Biblical times the oils of Myrrh, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Patchouly and Clove were associated with money and wealth. Orange is considered a "joyful scent" and Spruce helps to create a feeling of balance.

In addition, this oil blend has high anti-viral and anti- bacterial qualities. It's fragrance is spicy, rich and heady.

Other ways to use this oil is by putting a drop on your checkbook, wallet, date book and phone. I'd love to hear about the changes of abundance that will occur in your life.