Hot Stone Massage Diploma Course

Overview

The course covers everything you need to safely and professionally conduct a therapy in hot stone massage.

This is diploma course starting at 10am and finishing at 5pm. It includes related history, theory, anatomy and physiology and all of the practical skills you will need to deliver a hot stone massage treatment.

Once you have completed your course you have access to FREE online video clips of all the techniques you have learned.

You will receive your training manual in advance allowing you to study the course contents before the day of training.

What do you get with this course?

-Detailed and fully illustrated training course manual
-Photographs of the treatment and techniques
-A Diploma in Hot Stones Massage
-Unlimited FREE access to online video clips
-FREE entry in our therapist directory
-FREE access to 3D anatomy & physiology resource
-FREE support and advice after training
-Discount on therapy practice insurance
-Discount on joining fee from Guild of Holistic Therapists
-17 CPD points awarded to this course

Other benefits of this course

-Small, friendly and informal
-Never more than six people on this course
-Individual attention from your tutor throughout the class
-Easy and fun to learn
-We provide the chairs, couches and oils required
-A seperate qualification in anatomy and physiology is not required
-Price includes your Diploma, comprehensive course manual & insurance details

Course accreditations

-Beauty Guild
-Holistic Guild
-INHA

Once you have your Diploma and have obtained professional insurance you can begin offering this therapy to the public.

Course content

-Module
1The history of hot stones massage

-Module 2
Effects and benefits overview
Effects and benefits in detail

-Module 3
Types of stones used in massage therapy

-Module 4
Techniques for hot stones massage

-Module 5
Client consultation skills
Consultation/treatment environment
Client education
Client confidentiality
Consultation form
Notes on consultation form
Contraindications

-Module 6
Body mechanics
Correct body mechanics
Guidelines

-Module 7
Preparing oil and cream blends for therapy
Client preparation
Therapist preparation
Basic hygiene (therapist)
Adaptations

-Module 8
The Chakras

-Module 9
Before beginning therapy
Front body stones placement
Front body massage
Back body stones placement
Back body massage
Massage techniques at a glance
Stones placement at a glance

-Module 10
Closing ritual
After therapy recommendations
Information and aftercare advice

-Additional information
Case study guidelines
Case study examples
FAQs
Hints and tips
Your notes and questions

-Additional documents
Test paper
Client form
Case study form