This advanced study is designed for professionals and therapists who need a thorough insight into hot and cold stone therapies. Stone Therapy Advanced Level prerequisite is the Introductory Level Course.
The Advance Level is a further exploration of thermo therapy and cryotherapy for acute or chronic conditions (alteration protocols), introduction in the usage of oils, herbal packs, salts, minerals, Bach Flower Remedies as well as aromatherapy oils in conjunction with both hot and cold stones. The therapist will be provided with an additional 80+ pages Manual. This Course provides an opportunity to deepen expertise in and understanding of neuromuscular, hemodynamic and metabolic effects of heat and cold in a safe, supervised and monitored environment.
Curriculum topics covered include
An integration of Eastern and Western techniques and viewpoints on heat and cold
Thermotherapy and cryotherapy essentials: its indications and contraindications
Five basic stone treatments: Cold/Iced, Cool-Facial, Hot-Facial, Alternation Protocol, Spinal Layout
Specific conditions, organ systems and Stone therapy
Essential oils and Stone therapy
Bach Flower Remedies and Stone therapy
Supervised Clinical Work (facials, spinal layout, alternation protocol)
Included: Certificate of Attendance,Manual, base oil and dispenser.
The Stone Therapy Certified Level I and II (Intro and Advanced Course) Break- Down
A two-days (includes intial Level I day) intensive hands-on training that includes presentation, demonstration and additional supervision in respect to clinical part of this work (18hrs or 9 CEUs)
Open book exam based on cca 100 pages Introductory Manual and 80 pages Advanced Manual, (approximately 6hrs or 3 CEUs)
Ten 100 minutes treatments. Five introductory and five advanced, documented and submitted prior to issuing the Certificate of Attendance (10 hours or 8 CEUs)
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.
Toronto Location: Vidya Institute 232 Christie Street Toronto, ON M6G 3B8
