360 Method Stone Massage Therapy is a modality that uses one of several different types of smooth stones that are applied to the body surface at varied temperatures. Instruction focuses on the different techniques and the different stone designs that can be used to provide therapeutic massage services, including benefits and contraindications. Included will be a discussion on how to integrate service offerings with business-building strategies. The curriculum follows a step-by-step approach illustrating the Stone Massage Therapy, allowing one to develop and/or refine skills.
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Course Curriculum
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What you will learn:
- How to establish self-care practices, including proper body mechanics
- An understanding of techniques, benefits and contraindications
- Proper health and safety procedures focused on infection prevention & control
- An understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- How to integrate service offerings with business-building strategies
- Client management, including consultation and after care
- Proficiency in stone massage therapy with technique, pressure, and speed
- Proficiency in a full body stone massage therapy
Interest in hot stone massages continues to trend!
Over the past 5 years, there’s been a sustained demand for hot stone massages. Consumers continue to search for this soothing treatment, especially during the last 12 months. And their interest shows no sign of waning.
Recommended products to pair with your course.
Theratools Basalt Premium Therapy Stone Set, 61 pc
Designed to give you the effective working tools for many types of massage techniques, this 61-piece massage stone set has a generous amount of large, medium, and small working stones to allow you to consistently rotate stones in and out of your heater to maintain the perfect temperature for your client. It features additional working stones along with the Sacral Belly Stone and other specialty placement stones to create the perfect balance during a stone massage. The stone sizes listed are approximate, and colors may vary.
Pure-ssage Hydro-Dispersible Massage Oil
Get great workability with a touch of arnica! Pure-ssage Hydro-Dispersible Massage Oil launders out easier than non-water-soluble oils. Blends well with essential oils. Perfect base for salts, herbs, and other exfoliants. Unscented. Made in the USA. Certified gluten-free.
Spa Pro Stone Heaters / 220V / 18qt
Using a SpaPro Massage Stone Heater is the fast, easy way for warming stones for massage therapy. The attractive, professional stainless steel exterior provides a great amount of durability, and the removable porcelain coated steel reservoir makes cleaning easy. The adjustable thermostat has settings for a quick pre-heat or operating temperature. It can be turned as low as 100º F and as high as 210º F, with water in the reservoir. The operating range of the dial graphics heats from 110º F up to 160º F. The use of a thermometer is recommended. Depending on the size of stones used, this stone warmer will hold approximately 25-35 stones.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy Feedback
“Great course. It found that it was well rounded and provided me with exactly what I needed.” – Christine K., Massage Therapist
“Great course I loved it! And the videos provided!” – Esthetician and Waxing Specialist
“It was a great course lots of info and detail” – Day Spa Owner / Manager
“Everything was perfect, I was impressed at the full length videos with all the techniques” – Esthetician, Massage Therapist, Owner / Manager
“Access to Continuing education like this has been so helpful and easy and I am thankful. CEU's should not cost as much as they do in the first place.” – Massage Therapist
“Thank you for all the courses and information you composed together during the COVID - 19 outbreak. Universal Co published everything that I needed to stay informed, productive and resourceful for myself and my clients. I feel prepared to go back to work with the knowledge I've gained during such an unpredictable time. Thanks!” – Massage Therapist
“Great intro to cupping. After the course, I was really excited and went ahead and ordered cups to practice these techniques!” – Kathy, Massage Therapist Student
“Have had other cupping classes, this has a different twist on it using different shaped cups.” – Massage Therapist
“Excellent way for us to keep on top of our skills.” – Esthetician