Hot Stone Massage Course Content
COURSE MODULES
Training takes place at our training school in Staffordshire (Midlands) and also at our hired venue in Westminster, London W2. Midlands Course £145 | London Course £195
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COURSE MODULES
Module 1
The history of hot stones massage
Module 2
Effects and benefits overview
Effects and benefits in detail
Module 3
Types of stones used in massage therapy
Module 4
Techniques for hot stones massage
Module 5
Client consultation skills
Consultation/treatment environment
Client education
Client confidentiality
Consultation form
Notes on consultation form
Contraindications
Module 6
Body mechanics
Correct body mechanics
Guidelines
Module 7
Preparing oil and cream blends for therapy
Client preparation
Therapist preparation
Basic hygiene (therapist)
Adaptations
Module 8
The Chakras
Module 9
Before beginning therapy
Front body stones placement
Front body massage
Back body stones placement
Back body massage
Massage techniques at a glance
Stones placement at a glance
Module 10
Closing ritual
After therapy recommendations
Information and aftercare advice
Additional information
Case study guidelines
Case study examples
FAQs
Hints and tips
Your notes and questions
Additional documents
Test paper
Client form
Case study form
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