The In-Class Course is a one day hands-on designed to teach students how to confidently perform a Full Body Hot Stone routine. We will teach you proper protocol for handling and caring for your stones. Each student will be required to complete 5 case studies and a written exam at home. Note that we do not require any video taping of your case studies, only the completed written reports. All completed work must be submitted to The Stone Massage Company for final grading purpose. Upon successful review, we will issue you a certificate in the mail. You will officially be certified as a Hot Stone Therapy Practitioner from The Stone Massage Company. Course material includes a 100 page fully illustrated manual complete with a DVD(digital download). Topics Include: History of hot stone therapy Naturally formed stones versus Properties of basalt stone and other types of stones Effects of heat and cold on the body Benefits of hot and cold stone therapy Contraindications of hot stone therapy How to heat and care for your stones How to cleanse and re-energize your stones Hot stone massage techniques Massage oils and lotions How to perform a hot stone massage full body routine How to incorporate aromatherapy into hot stone therapy Integrating chakra work into hot stone therapy Setting up your therapy room and getting started as a hot stone therapy During the In-Class Course, the first component of the course will focus on the history and theory of hot stone therapy based on material from our 100 page fully illustrated instructional manual and digital downloadable DVD (included with your tuition price). The remainder of the day will be dedicated to learning a full body hot stone routine. All students will first observe a full body hot stone massage demonstration by the course instructor, before moving on to giving and receiving a full body treatment. Students are required to bring 2 sheets, and 3 towels. (1 large, 2 small) $299.00 + HST for coarse $350.00 + HST for coarse + BASALT DELUXE COMPLETE MASSAGE STONE KIT - 60 STONES, FULL BODY DVD, 18 QT HEATER & ACCESSORIES This kit is our most recommended for full body treatments. It has everything the hot stone therapist needs to get started. This set contains the following: The Complete Massage Set - 50 Basalt Stones 2 Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Stones 1 Neck Contour Stone 7 Chakra Gemstones DVD - Full Body, digital download 18 QT Massage Stone Heater (digital) 3 Essential Oils Hot Stone Therapy User's Guide
