Hot Stone Therapy

• Introduction
• What is Hot Stone Massage?
• The Benefits of Hot Stone Massage include – Deep Relaxation, Reduces Stress, Improves Circulation, Eliminates Toxins, Releases Tension in Connective Tissue and Relieves Pain in Muscles and Joints
• The Benefits of Cold Stone Massage include – Refreshes and Stimulates the Mind, Relieves Tissue Congestion e.g Sinus, Increases Lymphatic Flow and Stimulates the Nervous System
• Use of Stones throughout History – Hippocrates to Modern Day
• Equipment Required to set up a Hot Stone Massage Practice
• The Holistic Approach
• History of Mainstream Massage
• Physical Effects of Massage – Short and Long Term:
• Short Term effects include – Improvement of Skin Tone and Circulation, Encourages Better Sleep, Promotes Relaxation, Deeper and more efficient Breathing and Better Lymph Drainage

• Long Term effects include – Lowering of Blood Pressure, Boosting the Immune System, Balances the Digestive and Waste Symptoms and Improvement of Muscle Suppleness and Strength
• Basic Anatomy & Physiology:
• The Skin, Circulatory System, Pulmonary Circulation, Lymphatic System, Muscular System and Nervous System
• Diseases and Disorders
• Massage Techniques and Mediums
• Emotional Effects of Massage – Short and Long Term:
• Short Term effects include – Relaxation of the Body reducing Stress and Tension, Relaxation of the Mind, Increasing Overall Energy and Lifting the Emotions
• Long Term effects include – Improvement of Body Image and Self Belief, Improvement of Self Esteem and Sustained Ability and Mind
• Cautions and Total Contra-Indications to Holistic Massage include – Pregnancy 1st Trimester, Cancer and  Infectious Diseases etc

• Conditions requiring Medical Approval include – Heart & Vascular Conditions, Conditions being treated by a Medical Practitioner, Epilepsy and Asthma
• Local Contra-Indications include – Skin Diseases (non contagious), Varicose Veins, Cuts and Bruises and Scar Tissue etc
• Using and Caring for the Stones
• The Effects of Thermotherapy on the Body
• Stone Placement
• The Chakras
• Stone Sets
• Preparing to Treat a Client
• Preparing the Stones
• Creating the Correct Environment
• The Consultation Process
• A Complete Stone Massage Treatment
• Aftercare
• Working with Clients and Communication Skills
• Ethics, Legalities and Professionalism
• Business Practicalities
• Running a Therapy Practice

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