Hot Stone Therapy Course

Course overview

Hot Stone Therapy is one of the fastest growing treatments in the UK. Not only can the therapist benefit from using the stones in place of their hands, easing pressure on thumbs and wrists, but the client can enjoy a remarkable experience where the treatment is said to be particularly effective. This course takes you through every stage of the process. It includes work on the chakras for energy balancing, and details the complete massage process, along with the benefits of geothermotherapy (the use of hot and cold in massage).

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction / Anatomy
  - Holistic Health
  - The History and Origins of Hot Stone Therapy
  - The Muscular System
  - Muscles of the Front Torso
  - Massage Areas of the Front Torso
  - Muscles of the Back Torso
  - Massage Areas of the Back Torso
  - Muscles of the Neck
  - Massage Areas of the Neck
  - Muscles of the Front Arm
  - Massage Areas of the Front Arm
  - Muscles of the Back Arm
  - Massage Areas of the Back Arm
Lesson Two
- The Muscular System (Continued) / Massage
  - Muscles of the Hand
  - Muscles of the Front Leg
  - Massage Areas of the Front Leg
  - Muscles of the Back Leg
  - Massage Areas of the Back Leg
  - Muscles of the Face
  - Massage Areas of the Face
  - History
  - The Effects of Massage
  - Cautions
  - Contraindications
Lesson Three
- Types of Stones Used in Therapy / Geothermotherapy / Client Profile
  - Hot Stones
  - Cold Stones
  - Recharging
  - Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Effects
  - Imbalance
  - Chi
  - Self-Certification by Clients
Lesson Four
- The Therapeutic Environment
  - Understanding the Implications of Treatment
  - Contraindications – Generalised and Localised
  - Homecare Advice
  - Understanding What we Eat
  - Stress
  - Sleep
  - Toxins
  - Side-effects
  - First Aid
  - Professionalism
  - Clothing
  - Treatment Room
  - Communication Skills
  - Body Language
  - Modesty
  - Hygiene
  - Equipment
Lesson Five
- Five Element Theory / The Chakras
  - Connection with the Body
  - Cold Disturbances
  - Hot Disturbances
  - What is a Chakra?
  - Elements and Properties
  - Emotional and Spiritual Levels
  - The Pull of Energy
  - Unblocking Chakras
  - Chakra Stones – Prone and Supine Positions
  - The Auric Field
Lesson Six
- Hot and Cold Stone Treatments / Massage Techniques
  - Heat
  - Cold
  - Alternating Hot and Cold
  - Preparing Hot Stones
  - Preparing Cold Stones
  - Placing Stones
  - Spinal Layouts
  - Effleurage
  - Petrissage
  - Stripping
  - Friction
  - Cat Pawing
Lesson Seven
- Massage Techniques / Stone Techniques and Processes
  - Rocking
  - Vibration
  - Tucking
  - Tapotement
  - The Back and Neck
  - Placing of Chakra Stones – the Back
  - The Backs of the Legs
Lesson Eight
- Stone Techniques and Process (Continued)
  - The Front of the Body
  - The Chest and Neck
  - The Front of the Legs
  - The Arms and Hands
  - The Face and Neck
  - Summary of Complete Massage
  - Selecting Massage Oils

Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for students without prior aromatherapy or massage qualifications. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Hot Stone Therapy Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Hot Stone Therapy Practitioner.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at Level 3 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects you as a practitioner against professional public liability and malpractice. This insurance cover is considered essential in protecting the interests of both practitioners and the public.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 12 monthly instalments of £30
or
Pay the total course fee of £410 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course