Hot Stone Therapy Massage

Welcome to our Hot Stone Massage course, where warmth meets relaxation. Explore the ancient healing art of hot stone therapy, where heated stones are used to soothe muscles and promote deep relaxation. Throughout this course, you'll learn the techniques and benefits of hot stone massage, enabling you to offer a deeply therapeutic and rejuvenating experience to your clients. Join us as we delve into the world of hot stone therapy and unlock the secrets of this luxurious treatment.

Hot Stone massage is a deeper massage the heat of the stone penetrates deep in the muscles releasing stress, stiffness & tension. You will learn how to perform hot stone massage using heated stones the stones work on mental, physical and spiritual level. 

Course content

• Health & Safety and Hygiene
  • Understanding hygiene protocols for hot stone equipment and workspace
  • Ensuring client safety by maintaining cleanliness and sterilisation standards
  • Implementing proper body mechanics and ergonomics to prevent injury during massage sessions
• Contraindications
  • Identifying contraindications to hot stone massage, such as pregnancy, certain medical conditions or skin conditions
  • Understanding when to modify or avoid treatments based on client health concerns
  • Communicating contraindications sensitively and professionally to clients
• Consultation
  • Conducting thorough client assessments to understand medical history, preferences and contraindications
  • Communicating effectively with clients to establish treatment goals and expectations
  • Using active listening skills to address client concerns and tailor treatments accordingly
• History and Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
  • Exploring the origins and cultural significance of hot stone therapy
  • Understanding the therapeutic benefits of hot stone massage for relaxation, pain relief and stress reduction
• Practical: How to Perform Hot Stone Massage Full Back & Body
  • Hands-on demonstrations of hot stone massage techniques, including stone placement and massage strokes
  • Practice sessions to develop proficiency in applying heat and pressure with hot stones
  • Receiving feedback and guidance from instructors to improve technique and effectiveness
• Cleansing and Energising the Stones
  • Properly cleaning and sanitising hot stones before and after each use
  • Techniques for energising and maintaining the heat of the stones during treatment
  • Ensuring the safe handling and storage of hot stones to prolong their lifespan
• Aftercare
  • Providing post massage care instructions to clients, including hydration recommendations and selfcare techniques
  • Advising clients on potential post-massage reactions and how to manage them effectively
  • Ensuring clients feel relaxed and rejuvenated after their hot stone massage experience

Why choose us?

We offer high quality courses with an international diploma, which enable you to set up your own business or work as a mobile therapist. Our trainers are well established with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. 

Essential Beauty Academy were nominated top rated 2017 & 2018 for our expertise in skin, products and results. We are well known for our high end treatments, products and results. You will be trained by the best and we will guild, help and support you live your dream. We make sure our students are competent and more importantly great at their profession and valuable within the beauty industry.