The concept of massage therapy using stones has been practiced in different cultures for many years. Tribal Healers and Village wise women used rocks from the riverbeds and warmed them either in hot coals or hot water. By then placing the hot stones on cloth on the body and arranging them along the energy points of the body, this would help to relax the muscles and reduce pain or discomfort, and therefore support the healing process.
Hot Stone therapy is technically termed as Geothermotherapy that is the use of heated stones and chilled stones to affect a chemical release within the human body.
The placing of the stones is often followed by a holistic massage, which results in a deeper and more intense treatment. This comprehensive course will lead you through the procedure and teach you everything you need to know in order to become a competent Hot Stone Massage therapist.
Once you have successfully completed this course you will be trained to work as a therapist in this field.
Workshops are provided by the course writer Sue Etherden. Please follow the link here for further details Workshops
Subjects included in the Course:
Introduction
What is Hot Stone massage
The Benefits of the Treatment
History
Equipment Required
The Holistic Approach
Massage
Effects
Cautions & Contra-Indications
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Diseases and Disorders
Massage Techniques
Massage Mediums
The Stones
Care of your stones
Using the Stones
The Effects of Thermotherapy on the Body
Stone Placement
The Chakras
Stone Sets
Students obtaining 80% average pass marks will be awarded an accredited SNHS Diploma entitling them to practise.
Fees:
Tutored: single payment of £195 or £48.75 deposit followed by 3 monthly payments of £ 48.75
Self-Study: single payment of £95 or £24 deposit followed by 3 monthly payments of £24