Hot Stone Massage Courses

Hot stone massage courses are run twice a month in Battersea, London - normally Fridays and Saturdays - and last for one day.

About Hot Stone Massage

The application of warmed stones combined with manual massage to provide the client with a deeply relaxing, therapeutic experience.

As a contemporary therapy, hot stone massage was introduced to the world of spa treatments by Mary Nelson in 1993. The therapeutic use of stones and rocks has, however, been employed for thousands of years in various forms.

The technique utilises smooth warm (basalt*) stones in the therapist's hands to massage the client's body; the heat gently penetrating the skin and muscles, helping the recipient to relax quickly and effectively.

Aromatherapy, Reflexology and MLD, along with many other techniques, can be combined with hot stone massage.

Many students employing many techniques are able to use thermal stones to avoid, or minimise, the effects of RSI or to continue practicing after sustaining an injury to hands or wrists.

Small class sizes - maximum of 12 - enable individual attention throughout the day.

*Basalt stones are the stones of choice for hot stone masages because basalt retains heat better than any other type of stone and they have a smooth texture.

Courses begin at 9.30am and end around 5.15pm.

The Day starts with the theory behind hot stone massage followed by a demonstration on a model.

After a quick lunch, the afternoon session is 'hands on' - you give and receive a Hot Stone Massage under the instruction of the lecturer.

The course is intended to offer you the ability to add / enhance your treatments with stone therapy rather than simply teach you a stone therapy routine.

We've been privileged to train hundreds of therapists over the past three years. Here are a few comments from previous attendees:

Fab course - will recommend to everyone.
Very professional, enjoyable and informative.
V. professional. Very nice to give and receive treatments.
Overall a good course in which I learnt a lot more than I expected.
Day was excellent, very friendly. Feel very enthused to go and start working the therapy.
Impressed! Will consider coming back for more.
I enjoyed the course very much, Thank you.
An excellent CPD course, very enjoyable.
Enjoyed the course immensely.

At the end of the course you receive a certificate of attendance. All attendees are entitled to a discount on all hot stone massage kits.

The course uses both Hot Basalt stones and Cold stones.

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Course fees are payable at time of booking and this will secure your place on the course (please see terms below).