Please Note: Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 we have unfortunately had to close our school, and cancel all practical courses. As soon as it is safe to re-open we will re-arrange all courses and they will be available to book. If you have an upcoming course booked you will have received an email advising you that your course will be re-arranged, please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. In the meantime we have added several online and part online courses to our website which are available to book, these will give new and existing students the opportuntiy to learn a new skill and gain a qualification whilst at home. Just click on online courses for more information.

Hot and Cold Stone Massage Course

During this Hot and Cold Stone Massage Course, you will learn to carry out this alternative therapy treatment, to use with your Body Massage Qualification.  The use of Hot and Cold Stone Massage 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 and Cold 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 the stones
  • Massage mediums
  • Cleaning the stones
  • Practical tuition to perform with confidence and positive energy
  • Client aftercare advice
  • Behind The Mask – How to spot signs of domestic abuse and how you can help (optional)

Our tutors are always on hand after your course to support and guide you with any help you need, we also offer FREE refresher courses for any students who wish to practice their new skills.

There is nearby parking at –
Britannia Car Park
Dalby Avenue
Bedminster
Bristol
BS3 4HH

  • Parking is free outside Windmill Hill City Farm on evenings and weekends
  • Lunch and refreshments will be provided (please advise if you have any dietary requirements when you book your course)
  • All students will receive a Training Manual on arrival
  • 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
  • Qualification: Certificate of Diploma
  • Certificates will be awarded to students at the end of the course providing they have competently demonstrated the required skills and knowledge, any students who are not yet ready will be discreetly asked to return for further training free of charge.
  • All courses have insurance approved accreditation to enable you to obtain the necessary public liability insurance required to perform Hot and Cold Stone Massage on your clients.
  • Students who participate in Behind the Mask training will receive their certificate via email within 2 weeks.
  • Upon booking a place on this course you will receive a confirmation email, if you do not receive an email please contact us.
  • If you select the option to pay a deposit you will receive an invoice via email for the remaining balance, this does not need to be paid until 1 week before your course starts.
  • Prerequisites – Massage Qualification
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