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Option 1
Home Use
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Course Price
£39.00
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Option 2
Certificate
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Course Price
£99.00
Hot Stones Massage - Accredited Online Course
Our Hot Stones Massage Course is an intermediate course for those already qualified in body massage and is supported by FREE tutorial videos. Learn a complete front and back body massage routine so that you can confidently deliver a deeply relaxing and rejuvinating hot stones massage treatment.
You can choose the either the Home Use option intended for delivering treatments to friends and family, or you can select to complete the Professional Certificate Course where you will gain a fully accredited qualification upon successful completion of the theory test. Our Certificate Qualification will allow you to work self employed, start your own home-based business, or work as a mobile therapist and is fully insurable.
Should you wish, you can Upgrade your Certificate qualification to a Diploma at any time by attending practical training with one of our experienced and friendly teaching staff. We have venues all across the UK.
Pre Requirements
- This is an intermediate course and you need a body massage qualification to undertake this qualification.
Video Tutorials
- Yes, available from July 2022.
Accreditations and insurance
Course Syllabus
This is the background and theory that you study from home. If you are undertaking a Certificate Course then you also need to complete an online test paper, and we recommend that you complete at least 25 case studies (self-assessed) in order to familiarise yourself with the therapy routine before offering treatments to the public.
Module 1
The history of hot stones massage
Module 2
Effects and benefits overview
Effects and benefits in detail
Module 3
Types of stones used in massage therapy
Module 4
Techniques for hot stones massage
Module 5
Client consultation skills
Consultation/treatment environment
Client education
Client confidentiality
Consultation form
Notes on consultation form
Contraindications
Module 6
Body mechanics
Correct body mechanics
Guidelines
Module 7
Preparing oil and cream blends for therapy
Client preparation
Therapist preparation
Basic hygiene (therapist)
Adaptations
Module 8
The Chakras
Module 9
Before beginning therapy
Front body stones placement
Front body massage
Back body stones placement
Back body massage
Massage techniques at a glance
Stones placement at a glance
Module 10
Closing ritual
After therapy recommendations
Information and aftercare advice
Additional information
Case study guidelines
Case study examples
FAQs
Hints and tips
Your notes and questions
Additional documents
Test paper
Client form
Case study form
Home Use - Course Only
- Course cost: £39.00
- Accredited: TTC (our company's stamp of approval)
- Insurance: Available from Westminster Insurance
- Qualification: Available with our Certificate courses
- Suitable for: Beginners - Intended for self-development and home use
- Time limits: No time restraints
- PDF manual: 45 pages in full colour
- Theory test: Only available with our Certificate Course
- Video: Not available for this course
Certificate - Professional Use
- Course cost: £99.00
- Accredited: IGCT, TTA
- Insurance: Westminster Insurance, Towergate Insurance, Wellbeing Insurance
- Qualification: Offer treatments professionally and obtain therapist insurance
- Suitable for: Beginners or experienced therapists as a CPD course
- Time limits: No time restraints
- PDF manual: 45 pages in full colour
- Theory test: Online - 45 multiple choice questions & unlimited attempts to pass
- Video: Not available for this course
- Portfolio: Self-assessed - we recommend that you complete a minimum of 25 case studies before offering treatments to the paying public
- Upgrade: You can upgrade this course to a Diploma by undertaking practical training one-to-one with a qualified instructor