Stone Therapy Massage Course
This course incorporates the use of hot and cold stones to provide a deeply relaxing full body and facial massage. This therapy works on the principle of geothermotherpay (alternating temperatures with hot and cold stones) which can penetrate the body up to a depth of 4cm. Stone therapy uses various types of stones including basalt, jade and marine stones like marble / sardonyx.
Course Syllabus:
- History of Stone massage
- Preparation and equipment for Stone Massage
- Effects and benefits of Stone Massage
- Priniciples of geothermotherpay
- The formation and composition of stones
- Stones used for hot and cold applications
- The location of the chakras and related organs / glands, colour, element and gemstones
- Definition of the strokes of Stone Massage (including effleurage, petrissage, trigger point work, cross-fiber friction, holding, tapping and vibration) bud technique and chakra work
- Sequence of strokes (full body, facial and scalp massage)
- Care and cleansing of stones
- Safe use of the stone heater
- Placement of stones in the heater
- Placement of stones on the client
- Precautions when working with stones
- Contraindications to Stone Massage
- First aid
- Thermal safety tests and tactile tests
- Integral biology
- Other complementary therapies
- Terminology and definitions associated with Stone Therapy e.g. conduction and convection
- Care of the Client:
- Record Keeping
- Taking a case history
- Verbal communication skills
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Care of the Therapist:
- Postural awareness
- safe application of techniques and body mechanics
- Relaxation – simple techniques for real relaxation. Learn how to contact the healing energy in the body and how to use it when doing Stone Therapy massage
Examinations and Certification
- Diploma awarded by ITEC
Pre-requisite
Diploma in Holistic Massage including level 3 Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent
Cost of Course
Course Fee: €1150 (inclusive of Exam Fee)
Required Book
- The Official LaStone Therapy Manual By Mary Nelson
- Students will be provided with a course manual
Examination
Practical examination
Theory examination
Continuous Assessment
9 Case Studies
Holistic College Dublin results in Stone Therapy Massage exams
The diploma issued by ITEC lists the student’s overall grade in terms of a pass, credit or distinction. An average of the theory and practical marks is combined to obtain the final grade.
A pass grade is between 60% – 74%, A credit is between 75% – 89% and a distinction is between 90% – 100%.
Percentage of our students achieving each grade to date in 2010
Fail Pass Credit Distinction
0% 0% 62% 38%
Each Student Requires
- 2 Pillows
- 2 Pillow Cases
- 1 Flat Sheet
- Free polo shirt provided for colleg
- A uniform is required for the practical examination:
- Black Polo Shirt
- Black Tracksuit bottoms
- Black Footwear
