Hot Stone Massage

Category:

Massage Therapist

Course Overview

Voyage International Beauty Online Hot Stone Massage Course

You will acquire the skill of a healing massage that is used by many as a treatment for a variety of ailments, both mental and physical. A great add-on to Swedish massage or incorporating the hot stones into any other treatment.

Not only will you learn how to competently perform the treatment adhering to your client’s specific needs, you will also learn its history in relieving muscle-tension and the purpose and benefits of using hot stones within massage therapy.

You will also learn the theoretical knowledge and safety procedures involved in practicing these treatments to an industry-standard.

Study from the comfort and convenience of home, with an experienced course tutor on-hand to help by email, WhatsApp, or virtual meetings.

Ideal for Yacht stewardess, beauty therapist, or any person who wish to learn treatments for personal investment and adding a new skill for your clients to enjoy the results

To enable you to make the most of this professional course we advise that you purchase a practical kit for the course and then to complete the case studies you have the advantage of your own kit.

Fully accredited by SAAHSP to allow you to gain insurance to work from home or mobile upon completion!

Benefit

Hot stone therapy uses heated-stone placement to relax and heat the body, allowing the therapist to work deeper into the muscles to relieve tension.
Using a range of hot volcanic basalt stones, you will learn how to provide a deeply relaxing treatment which works on a mental, physical and spiritual level for your clients.
The combination of heat and deep pressure results in relief of muscular tension, with minimal effort from the therapist, and this consequently can diffuse aches and pains.
You will learn the important health, safety and consultation considerations to ensure you are able to deliver industry standard treatments that meet the specific therapeutic needs of a wide range of individuals.

Student requirements

Our Hot stone massage course are suitable for applicant who finished the Swedish massage course as this is an advance massage technique.
We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access to the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Starting Course

Introduction

History of Hot Stones

Basalt Granite

Marble Stone

Power of the Stones

Benefits of Hot Stone Therapy

Section 1 short quiz

6 questions

Section 2

Benefits of Cold Stone Therapy

Stress Relief

Effectiveness

Caring for your Stones

Contra-Indications

Consultation Card

Section 2 short quiz

9 questions

Effects on the Muscles and Adipose Tissue

Physiological Effects

Effects on Bones and Joints

Effects on the Circulatory and Lymphatic System

Effects on the Lungs

Effects on the Nerves

Section 3 short quiz

1 question

Effects on the Abdominal Organs

Psychological Effects

Welcome Ritual

Massage Sequence

Course Summary

Final Test

6 questions

Case Study Booklet

Certification Process

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