COURSE OUTLINE FOR HOT STONE MASSAGE WORKSHOP

Pre-requisites: Basic anatomy and physiology. Understanding of massage terms and basic massage moves.

Course Description:

  • This course will cover aspects of thermotherapy and how to apply the principles of only using heated stones within the massage.
  • A complete 60 min treatment is taught. In this class you will learn how to do specialized massage techniques combined with heated stones.
  • The proper placement of stones on the body which will result in deeper relaxation of your client.

Student Learning Outcome:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how Warm Stones work within a massage.
  • Demonstrate how to give a Warm Stone massage.
  • Describe how thermotherapy works to heal and decongest the body.
  • Prepare Warm Stones for a full body Stone Treatment.
  • Understand why some health or medical conditions of the client disallow them to have the treatment.

General Course Objective:

To ensure the therapist is competent and confident to perform a 60 minute Warm Stone Massage.

Written and Practical exam.

Minimum 8 hour course
Cost $355