Stone Therapy Massage

Building on existing massage qualifications, this course will enable you to perform safe effective stone therapy treatments. You will work with hot and cold stones, and learn to incorporate them into your massage routine.

You cover:
- the differences between hot and cold stones
- how to set up and maintain the stone heater
- looking after the stones
- using the stones in your massage routine
- how to massage with the stones

Individual and group learning targets are set and you will receive feedback on your progress in meeting these targets.

All of your time at college is classroom-based in our real working salons. Learning activities include workshops theory input and practical sessions. A strong emphasis is placed on working and learning with others and you are regularly set tasks to complete in partnership with other students. You also need to be able to work independently and take responsibility for your own learning.

You gain a college certificate in stone therapy massage.

You also improve the wider skills vital for success in further study or employment including self-confidence, speaking in front of others, working with others, taking responsibility and managing your time. By the end of the course you will have benefited from a valuable insight into future careers open to you.

A recognised Level 3 body massage and anatomy and physiology.

On successful completion of the course you can progress onto further massage courses.