Hot Stone Massage Course

During this course, you will learn to carry out this alternative therapy treatment, to use with your Body Massage Qualification.  The use of hot stone is an ancient healing art, used to help your client unwind and relax, allowing a modality for physical and spiritual balancing. The course will teach you how to practice full body and facial massage techniques using the warm stones. Traditionally we use the 7 chakras to promote healing with well-being with the associated stones. The stones are linked with organs located in the area of the Chakra to treat the universal consciousness. Stone massage is very effective to create harmony and a positive energy flow to relax the body to the deepest level, having a harmonising and cleansing effect that re-energises our bodies.

During the hot stone massage course you will learn the following –

• Health, safety and hygiene methods of practice
• Anatomy and physiology: structure of the skin, skeletal and muscular structure of the body
• Skin diseases and disorders
• Skin types and PH balance
• Equipment, implements and products
• Preparation of room and client
• Contra-indications
• Contra-actions
• Client Consultations and Record Cards
• Benefits & effects of  hot stone massage treatment
• Carrier oils and their properties
• Massage sequence & movement using hot stones
• Massage mediums
• Practical tuition to perform with confidence and positive energy
• Client aftercare advice

Course information:
All students will receive a Training Manual containing all of the information you need for the course
Please arrive at 8:45 for a 9:00am start, there is nearby parking at
Car Park
Dalby Avenue
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 4HH
Parking is free outside Windmill Hill City Farm on Evenings and Weekends
Refreshments and lunch will be provided (please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you book your course)
Everything you need on the day will be provided
Case studies are recommended but this is not a requirement
Students are welcome to bring a model, this can be a friend or family member or anyone you choose (please advise us beforehand if you are bringing a model)
You will be practicing on other students and vice versa to ensure you get the feel for all aspects of the treatment
Please wear dark or black clothes, sensible flat shoes and hair tied back
The course will finish at approximately 3:00
We offer a further refresher course for any students who wish to practice their new skills with guidance from our tutors

Qualification: Bristol Nail and Beauty Training School Certificate

All courses have insurance approved accreditation to enable you to obtain the necessary public liability insurance required to practise Hot Stone Massage Therapy.

You will need a Body Massage certificate to learn and perform this treatment