The main aim of the Diploma in Stone Therapy Massage is to enable you to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release.

Stone therapy has become one of the most requested massage treatments in spas and practices around the world. It can be used hot or cold and your clients will love the feel and energy of these natural healing stones.

Hot stone therapy increases circulation and will leave your clients feeling grounded, relaxed and happy.

Hot stone massage will also help you as a therapist by taking the stress out of your wrists, hands and thumbs!

Theory

• The History and concept
• Holistic Approach and Integral Biology
• Physiological and Psychological effects
• Consent, Consultation methods and legislation
• Contraindications and referral procedures
  

Practical

• Full body treatment, placing of stones.
• Stone types: basalt, crystals, marble etc
• Selection and placement
• Care of stones and equipment
• Hygiene procedures
• Home care advice
  

Case Studies

• Three clients to be treated three times each

Examinations

• 30 minute theory paper
• Practical examination

Students will need to purchase a stone kit for home practice – and we will advise you on this. The school has stone kits for use during the course so you can try before you buy.

Our course is validated by the Complementary Therapists Association.

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You will need the ITEC level 3
Holistic Massage Diploma
or equivalent.

The course tutor is Lorraine Tosh