Diploma in Hot Stone Therapy

01/01/1970

Hot Stone Therapy    An American massage therapist, Mary Nelson, was the founder of the original Hot Stone Therapy which she called 'LaStone Therapy'.  She wanted a system that would enable her to continue her therapy practice while easing her stiff and painful wrist joints.  Using the stones to massage achieved this goal, while also enhancing the massage treatment.    Course Objectives:            The history of Hot Stone Therapy ·    The benefits of Hot Stone Therapy ·    How to manage your working environment·    Code of Practice and Insurance for therapists ·    The Consultation process including contra-indications ·    Possible contra-actions and aftercare advice to give to clients ·    Oils for massage ·    The use of Hot Stones in other therapies ·    The Stone movements·    The Hot Stone Therapy routine