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, among others:
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).
Hot Stone Therapy Certified Level I Course Break- Down
One-day intensive hands-on part that includes presentation, demonstration and additional supervision in respect to clinical part of this work, 9hrs or 4.5 CEUs
Open book written exam based on the 65 page Introductory Manual, approximately 3hrs or 1.5 CEUs
Five 100 minute treatments documented and submitted (within nine months from the day of the training) prior to issuing the Certificate of Attendance, 8 hours or 4.CEUs
TOTAL CERTIFIED UNITS: 10
Time: 10 am - 7 pm. Usually the third or fourth Sunday every month.
2009 Toronto Dates: January 25th, February 22nd, March 29, April 26, May 31, june 28, Sept 27. Oct. 25, Dec.13
2009 Winnipeg Dates: January 2-4th International Dates: NEW!!! TRAVEL AND LEARN (tax deductible trips to Europe) see here about HOT YOGA & HOT STONE THERAPY RETREAT in Croatia, October 2009
Location: Vidya Institute ( see also the map bellow)
Other 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. To sing up online please scroll further down.
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Hot Stone Therapy - Certified Level I Course (no stones)
$249.00 (+ GST, $261.45)
This one-day intensive (as described above) is created to fulfill needs and interests of busy professionals who are keen on getting a core insight into protocols and applications of heated therapeutic stones.
Hot Stone Therapy - Certified Level I Course with a Professional Set of Stones
$388.00 (+ GST & GST/PST on stones, $418.52)
One -day Introductory Level that also includes $10.00 off your first set of stones .For stone sets description please look bellow. For home study optionsclick here.
Professional Set of Basalt Stones,
20-22 lbs, or 46-48 basalt lava stones from Peru, is regularly priced at $149.00 (+ tax). Our stones are larger then those you will find in an average hot stone therapy set as we customized them to fit our training purposes.
Our Professional Set contains:8 cozy toe stones,7 small working stones, 11 medium working stones ,13 large palmar stones, 3 X large palmar stones ,2 XX large (Sacrum) stones, 2 deep tissues stones, 2 medium pillow stones
When you purchase this set in combination with some of Stone Therapy Courses you will receive a $10-15% discount off the regular price. For more information about our sets please visit our Retail Store section.
Please note that the shipping charges will be reimbursed if you choose to pick up the stones form our location
HEATERS: We do not sell them now, and we probably will not sell them in the future either. To find out why please click here.
We are located at:
Vidya Institute 232 Christie Street Toronto, ON M6G 3B8
(5 min walk from Christie Subway Station)
232 Christie Street, Toronto
Payment Options:
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Debit payments-please follow the Interac/Debit Link that works with any major Canadian bank.
Cash payments: please call for the appointment before you come-we sometimes have classes and field trips in the middle of the week and are not on premises 24/7.
Certified check or money order
All payments should be completed and cleared before your begin your class.
Please note that all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Stone Waters Continuing Education will refund fees if the workshop is cancelled but is not liable for any expenses incurred by the participant due to withdrawal from the workshop. Stone Waters Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel or change course dates. Also, please download, print and fill out our Registration Form. To download Acrobat Reader, click here. All prices shown in brackets include all applicable taxes.
