What training will be provided?

Our Hot Stone Massage course offers massage techniques that go back many thousands of years. The aim of hot stone therapy is to open up the energy channels in the body, eliminate tension in the muscles, remove toxins from the body and  promote deep relaxation. 

Hot stone massage therapy combines the benefits of thermotherapy (heat therapy) with massage techniques, to create a deeply relaxing and healing treatment. The treatment involves placing smooth warm basalt stones along pressure points on the body and using them as tools for massage, promoting deep relaxation, opening up energy channels, and triggering the natural healing process. Cold stones (cryotherapy) can also be used in conjunction with the hot stones, creating a dramatic movement of fluids within the body, helping with conditions involving congestion; sinusitis, dark eye circles, inflammation and tissue trauma.

The iron content in the basalt stones retains the heat and this has a calming and soothing effect on the skin and muscles. The pressure from the stones, applied to the muscles helps promote circulation and relieves congestion between the joints and tissues, enhancing the effects of a deep tissue massage and promoting deeper relaxation and a sense of calm. 

What Next?

Students upon succesful completion students can progress to the Level 3 Beauty Therapy Diploma or employment within the Beauty Therapy industry.

What is the entry process?

Mature students over the age of 19 years. Applicants will need to attend an interview and have a satisfactory reference.

You should have personal pride in your work and strive for high standard of perfection with enthusiasm and motivation for study with full attendance.

How will I be assessed?

If English is not the first language applicants will be asked to do a Diagnostic Test.

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

You will need to have completed the Level 3 Swedish Massage or a Level 3 in Beauty Therapy to enrol on this course.