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What is a hot stone massage?
A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It’s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body.
During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat-heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat.
• Helps relieve muscle tension and pain. Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain.
• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Promotes sleep.
• May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases.
• May help decrease cancer symptoms.
• May boost immunity.
We will cover both theory and practical application developing your knowledge and skills.
Course content
• Hot and cold stone massage
• History
• Anatomy and physiology
• Health and safety
• Heating the stones safely
• Hot stones
• Cold stones
• Contra-indications and contra-actions
• Massage movements
• Hot stone routine
• Aftercare and advice
How long does this treatment take:
The process in the salon is 30-60 minutes.
How long does it last:
Your client may want this treatment weekly.
Classroom-based
Accredited Training
Duration: One Day
Cost: £150 without kit
You will be provided with all the tools and equipment on the day to use for your training. We can recommend products when you attend.
Entry Requirements: None
Patch Testing: not required for this treatment.