Stone Waters Massage: Mission Statement

What makes your massage school different than the rest?

Well, as we have mentioned previously – it is the combination of styles and techniques we combine that makes us truly unique. Being therapists ourselves, we have a great concern in terms of how practitioners use their bodies and their life energy, and we try to work with the Chi while increasing awareness of the body ergonomics and breathing.

Providing therapy for someone in need is a  seva (service) and karma yoga practice too and it can bring health and joy to the therapist and client equally if the Chi is used in a mindful and balanced way. We are also approved in all Canadian provinces, most European countries which makes us the most universally recognized Canadian hot stone therapy training option.

At the moment, we have been engaged with establishing a similar level and format of training in Southern Europe.

How long is your massage program(s), and what kind of commitment is required?

We realized long ago that massage therapists are busy professionals, and the type of knowledge they use best is mostly kinesthetic. Therefore, our courses are short –  one, two, or 2.5 days at most – with some additional home work so as to reinforce the teachings. In terms of commitment, it does require some discipline and follow up because it is a partially self-directed learning, although there is usually an 8-month deadline for submissions to be completed and certificates to be issued.

Do you have a program for international students of massage?

At the moment we do not accommodate international students in Toronto, but in summer we usually teach in Europe and Mediterranean (Croatia) and to continue working toward establishing an international mindfullness/ wellness centre.

Since 2008 we have been involved with massage therapy retreats that qualify for North American CEUs and provide an opportunity to travel and learn (details).

And finally, in your opinion, what makes a good massage therapist or massage practitioner?

The ability to embrace our own humanity is the condition necessary for us to grow as therapists. 
The etymology of the word “therapist” suggests someone “who walks with (me)”. The pace of walk and life changes quickly, and we as therapists are not always able to either follow “the walker” (client) or lead him/her if required, or even to be compassionate enough or patient enough to wait for change to happen. However, we can try our best, and in this constant effort of trying our best and being compassionate as much as we can be, we sometimes experience and witness truly amazing moments.
When healing happens to someone, part of me is healed too. I affect the field and the filed gives back to you and to me...