Stone Waters Massage: Hot Stone Therapy Certified Level I
"Take a look at those two open hands of yours. They are tools with which to serve, make friends, and reach out for the best in life. Open hands open the way to achievement. Put them to work today." Wilifred Peterson
Hot Stone Therapy Certified Level One (Introductory) Course is created to fulfill the needs and interests of busy professionals who are keen on getting a core insight into the protocols and applications of heated therapeutic stones, particularly those who are interested in combining hydrotherapy protocols with the principles of Traditional Medicines. It represents an unique fusion of Eastern and Western bodywork that is simple, interesting and fun to learn.
The Level I Course is also designed for massage therapists have a previous experience in hot stone therapy but want to increase awareness in regards to Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine, especially understanding of heat deficiencies and excess.
The Certified Level I Course at a Glance
Curriculum topics covered include:
Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shiatsu) in conjunction with Swedish (massage) protocols: elements, Meridians, movement of Qi, Yin/Yang and heat therapies, Hara diagnosis
Electromagnetic and mineral properties of basalt stones (magnetic therapy)
Hot stone therapy essentials (heating procedures, cleaning procedures, equipment, setting up the therapy room, oils and lotions, types of heaters, suppliers etc.)
Outline of the generic hot stone therapy treatment (a full body, prone, supine and side positions thoroughly explained based on two hours treatment length)
Indications and contraindications for the hot stone therapy
How to sell your treatments and set yourself apart from the others
Supervised clinical work: receiving and giving one two-hours hot stone therapy treatment
Massage therapists will be also provided with the Course Manual (app. 100 pages), and awarded with a Certificate of Attendance upon completion and submission of practical part of the training (see bellow).
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON HEATERS & STONES: We stopped selling heaters and stones in January 2010, and we probably will not sell them in the future either.
You can buy very inexpensive heaters in any major department store (anything goes: crock pots, oven roasters, rice cookers, all except the slow cookers, $50.00 per unit is an average price), and the stones can be easily found on the Ebay, Kijiji or the Craigslist also starting at 50.00 for a set of 50 or more. Always make sure you have a plenty of 3-5 inches stones because you will use them the most.
Please be aware that majority of stones sold presently on the market are not harvested ethically, and it is up you to conduct a proper research and to find where the stones are harvested and how. Do not be afraid to ask questions and take responsibility for your purchasing decisions. Also, feel free to contact us if you have any question in regards to how to determine the value of the set you are buying.
International Dates: NEW!!! TRAVEL AND LEARN (tax deductible trips to Europe) see here about HOT STONE THERAPY RETREAT in Croatia, Summer 2010
Locations: If you would like to organize the Course in your city or province (outside of Toronto, Ontario) please e- mail or call 416-878-5392. The minimum commitment is 10-12 participants.
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Toronto Location:
Vidya Institute, 232 Christie Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3B8
(5 min walk from Christie Subway Station, see the map)
