Healing Hot Stone Basic Massage Course Syllabus

Total Investment - $450
Time commitment - 2 days (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Prerequisites - background in bodywork, yoga, aesthetics, healing or an intensive interest in working with the stone.

Date of Course - Check upcoming dates on our calendar
Course Fee - Please view on our fee page.

Day 1

1st Session - a.m.

  • Theory of the stone composition and stone therapy, and discussion of ancient usage of volcanic stones
  • Layout & application of stones in heater
  • Client set-up and procedures
  • Preparation for a stone therapy session
  • Discussion of basic workings of the anatomy (bring your favourite anatomy book to use)
Bring any crystals or stones you may have collected.

2nd Session - p.m.

Bring a model or you can use another student. We ask you be there 30 minutes earlier than the model.
  • Client evaluation & form(s)
  • Client preparation
  • Back layout of stones
  • Stone application & massage movements

Day 2

3rd Session - a.m.

Bring a model or you can use another student. We ask you be there 30 minutes earlier than the model.
  • Turning and draping the client on back
  • Back layout and massage movements with stones
  • Closing techniques

4th Session - p.m.

Bring a model or you can use another student. We ask you be there 30 minutes earlier than the model.
  • Full body stone therapy session
  • Questions and wrap up

Student Readiness
  • Nails need to be kept short and rounded
  • Athletic clothes similar to yoga wear is best, along with practical shoes
  • No rings or bracelets and pendants that dangle
  • Hair pulled back off face
  • No strong perfumes
  • Mints for breath
  • Lots of sleep before course
  • Bring water and snacks

For more information please view our calendar or to book a course, please proceed to course booking.

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