This course is 12 hours online.

Hot Stone Massage involves the use of smooth heated stones placed on specific points on the body for the purpose of relaxation, stress reduction and improved sleep.

Learning Objectives

In this class the students will:

1. Explore the History of hot stone use

2. Discuss Research based benefits

3. Examine the Industry report

4. Explore Types of heating equipment

5. Examine Types of rock

6. Understand and demonstrate safe Thermotherapy practices

7. Learn Proper sanitization of rocks and equipment

8. View a hot Stone layout

9. View a hot stone routine

10. View a cold stone layout

11. View a cold stone routine

12. Learn how to prepare the treatment room for stones

13. Prepare for a written exam (review)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will/will be able to:

1. Understand history of hot stone use

2. Recall the research-based benefits of thermotherapy and cryotherapy

3. Understand the industry report

4. Identify types of heating equipment

5. Assemble a complete stone set

6. Perform safe thermotherapy and cryotherapy practices

7. Demonstrate proper sanitization methods

8. Demonstrate a hot stone layout/routine

9. Demonstrate a cold stone layout/routine

11. Understand how to prepare the treatment room

12. Pass a written exam with a score 70% or higher