Accredited Diploma
Stone Therapy Massage
This is a great treatment to add as a new service and very popular with clients. The stone massage therapy is a form of alternative medicine massage therapy and bodywork involving the placement of either heated or cooled stones to the body for the purpose of pain relief, relaxation and therapy. There are many variations and techniques used in the application of stone massage therapy, deriving from a variety of traditional practices. Stone massages are primarily used to alleviate physical pain issues, however, are also used to promote emotional and spiritual wellbeing in practice. ​This is a CPD course for existing therapists.
What’s included in the course fee
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Course manual
A guide to health and safety manual
A guide to anatomy and physiology manual
Products on the day of training
An accredited certificate on successful completion of the course
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What the course covers
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History of Hot Stone Massage
What Types of Stones Are Used for a Stone Massage?
Hygiene and Care of the Stones
Scope of Practice
Benefits of Stone Massage
Contra-indications & Contra-actions
Pregnancy and Massage
Client Consultations
Massage Movements
Client Aftercare Advice
Equipment and Products
The Routine
History of Hot Stone Massage
What Types of Stones Are Used for a Stone Massage?
Hygiene and Care of the Stones
Scope of Practice
Benefits of Stone Massage
Contra-indications & Contra-actions
Pregnancy and Massage
Client Consultations
Massage Movements
Client Aftercare Advice
Equipment and Products
The Routine
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Additional costs
You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills.​
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Course format
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Online course work which is a combination of assignments and knowledge tests
1 day practical training session
5 treatments as case studies to be completed
Half day practical assessment session
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Fee
£272
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A £95 (non-refundable) deposit is payable immediately upon booking and the balance is due 14 days prior to your practical training date. Payment plans are available for this course.
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Pre-requisites
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A good standard of written and verbal English
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A massage qualification - not from an online course
An anatomy & physiology qualification is preferred but not essential. We offer an online A&P course if you wish to study this alongside this course click here.
Minimum age 18.
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Model required
Group training - no, students will work on each other.
One-to-one training - yes, you will be required to bring a model along to the practical training to practice your routine on.
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Venues
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Darlington
Dungannon
Hemel Hempstead
Taunton
Weymouth
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CPD
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17 CPD points have been awarded by IGCT
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Recognised and accredited for insurance by
Associated Beauty Therapists
​Professional Beauty Direct
Towergate Insurance
Westminster Insurance
International Guild of Complementary Therapists
InSync Insurance
Wellbeing Insurance
Please check your insurance companies’ requirements before enrolling on this course. Under 18's may not get insurance unless in full time employment in the industry. It is the student’s responsibility to check coverage with their insurers before enrolling on this course.
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We recommend taking out student insurance while attending this course if not already insured.
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​How to book
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Have questions? Need assistance before booking? Please give us a call. Courses can be booked online 24/7, using our secure website.
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1. Simply choose your course(s) (including venue & date for classroom courses).
2. Complete the enrolment form with your details.
3. When ready, checkout securely selecting your preferred payment method.
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Alternatively download our enrolment form here and email it back to us.
Call 01202 923202 | 07872 633903 to find out more