Hot Stone Study Course

Benefits of Hot Stone Study Course

The Hot Stone Study course by the Stone Massage Company is a unique home study course that is equivalent in content to their in-class option.

It is designed for anyone who is unable to travel to attend one of their in-class courses, or who simply prefers to study independently from home.

Registered Massage Therapists will be eligible to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in the following provinces:

• In Ontario: 15 CEUs "CATEGORY A" from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
• In Nova Scotia: 6.6 CEUs
• In Alberta: 5 secondary CEUs

Course material is based entirely on information from their 100-page instructional manual, which focuses on both theoretical, as well as practical applications for hot stone therapy.

Course Topics covered

• History of hot stone therapy
• Naturally formed stones versus mechanically tumbled stones
• Properties of basalt stones and other types of stones
• Effects of heat and cold on the body
• Benefits of hot and cold stone therapy and contraindications
• Purchasing your basalt stone set and how to heat the stones
• How to cleanse and re-energize your stones
• Hot stone massage techniques
• Massage oils and lotions
• How to perform a hot stone massage (full body routine)
• How to incorporate aromatherapy into hot stone therapy
• Integrating chakra work into hot stone therapy
• Setting up your therapy room and getting started as a hot stone therapist

How it works

• This 30-hour certification course allows you to work independently on your own time. There is no need to travel.
• You will receive the instructional manual that clearly details all of the course requirements. You will receive a login inside the manual to register and access the course online.
• Each student is required to complete and document five independent case studies, as well as write an open book examination from home.
• Certification requires completion of all case studies and the written exam.
• Completed work must be submitted to The Stone Massage Company for final grading purposes within 12 months of registration.

Please note: Stones are not included in this course, but they are available in our Hot and Cold Stone Therapy.