Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage

About the Hot Stone Massage Certificate

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones placed on the body, or as massaging tools. Hot stone therapy is one of the most popular stress-relief treatments. Known to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, promote all-round wellbeing, this type of massage is even thought to relieve multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia. The hot stone massage course covers everything you need to know about massage, history, effects and different types of stone therapies. It also includes notions of physiology, musculoskeletal affections, recommended course of treatment and aftercare.

The course has an indicative 160 hours of study, but you can take as little or as long over it. There are no deadlines and no time pressures. Take your time, pause it, or study it faster than the average time.

Who should study this course?

Experienced massage therapists, as well as complete beginners are welcomed to embark on this learning journey to discover the history of hot stones, their fascinating effect on the human body and new techniques and different types of treatments. Some hospitals encourage nurses to study alternative therapies to offer relief to oncology patients, for example.

To enrol straight away on the hot stone massage certification, there is no need for prior qualifications, or experience. Interest and motivation, and the means to access our home study materials, are all it takes to successfully complete this course.

What happens after the course?

Successful achievement of the certification will lead to a ground knowledge in alternative therapy like massage. You can study further for other alternative medicine practices or specialise in massage therapies.

A course in massage therapy can become a self-employment venture, if you wish to take a turn in your professional life. The syllabus contains not only massage concepts, but also lessons in business, marketing, and finance necessary to the set-up of a business. Self-employed or not, you can find work within a private clinic, a beauty salon, a spa or by visiting clients’ house. Some of the positions you can find:

• Hot stone massage therapist
• Beauty therapist
• Holistic therapy specialist

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Lesson 1

• Introduction
• History
• Uses
• Equipment Required
• The Holistic Process

Lesson 2

• Massage
• History
• Effects
• Cautions & Contra-indications

Lesson 3

• Basic A&P
• Diseases and Disorders
• Massage Techniques

Lesson 4

• Working with Chakras
• The Stones
• Using the Stones
• Care of your stones
• Stone Placement

Lesson 5

• Different types of stone therapies
• Preparing to treat
• Establishing the correct environment

Lesson 6

• Consultation & Assessment
• A complete stone massage treatment
• Aftercare

Lesson 7

• Other therapies that can be used with Hot Stone Massage
• Expanding on the treatment
• Common Conditions that can be treated

Lesson 8

• Working with clients
• The first meeting
• Creating the right professional conditions and workspace
• The Hopi Therapist’s clinic
• Establishing the working relationship
• Ethics and Legalities
• Professionalism
• Client Confidentiality
• The Consultation process
• Maintaining Records
• Data Protection and disclosure

Lesson 9

• Practicalities
• Running a therapy practise
• Finding premises versus working from home
• Accounting
• The Law and you

Lesson 10

• Finding clients
• Advertising
• Working with private clients
• Working with corporate and public sector clients
• Expanding your business
• Continuing professional development

Supplements to the modules:

• Consultation sheet
• Client questionnaires
• Treatment record
• Example of case study
• Pre-treatment checklist
• After treatment checklist/ Handout
• Example of a leaflet
• Reading list

Students of the College are now able to purchase Hot Stone Massage Kits from the College. For more information, click here.

Entry Requirements

No experience or previous qualifications are required for enrolment on this course.

Minimum age restriction

You must be aged 16 or older to enrol.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 1 year.

Assessment requirements

After each lesson, there will be a question paper to complete.

Placement or Practical required

There are no placements or practicals involved in this course.

Exams required

After each lesson there will be a question paper

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol the course.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Hot Stone Massage.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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