VTCT Level 3 Unit in Hot Stone Therapy

VTCT Level 3 Unit in

Hot Stone Therapy.

What is Hot Stone Therapy?

Hot stone is a massage that uses smooth Basalt Lava Stones. It is deep soothing and relaxing massage, where the heat of the stones warms the client’s muscles, allowing a much deeper working of the tissues.

This course is for those with massage experience

How long is the course?

6 evenings or 3 days tuition, home study plus 1 assessment day.

You will study

· History and origins of stone massage

· Benefits and effects

· Who can be treated

· Contra Indications

· Consultation and medical referrals

· Use of oils/creams in treatment

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Stone Massage treatment theory & practical

· After care

· Health and safety & hygiene

What does the course include?

· Tuition, registration, certification.

· Course folder containing all course notes

· Lunch and refreshment throughout the course.

· Home study of a written assignment and two case studies of three treatments each.

Assessment day which includes practical and a theory paper.