COURSE
OBJECTIVES
This course will explore the marvels of an ancient healing art, which
has found huge popularity in today's day spas and private practices.
Students will learn to perform complete 60 and 90 minute full body
stones treatments using hot and cool stones including stone placements,
and stone massage methods using both swedish and deep tissue techniques.
Students will learn benefits of both hot and cold stone therapy, care
of stones, contraindications, and cautions.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
This course consists of classroom lecture, handouts, demonstrations,
abundant hands-on practice, question and answer sessions, and final
supervised practicals. Students will observe, receive and demonstrate
both 60 and 90 minute stone therapy treatments. Instructor will give
feedback after practicals, and a written exam will be given at the
end of the class. Each student will complete a course evaluation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this class, students will be able to:
1. verbalize the benefits of stones massage using both hot basalt
and cool marble stones
2. verbalize the contraindications and cautions to consider for hot
stone therapy
3. set up a treatment room and massage table appropriately for stones
therapy session
4. set up stones on a griddle to be heated at the appropriate temperature,
test temperature of stones before applying to clients' skin and cool
stones beforehand if needed
5. perform full body stones treatment in both 60 minute and 90 minute
sessions; learn appropriate stone placement on spine, chakras, toes,
hands, feet, etc., and to empower their clients to verbalize any discomfort
6. demonstrate appropriate maintenance, sanitization and care for
griddle, basalt and marble stones
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Applicants must be a certified or licensed massage therapy practitioner
and must possess current liability insurance.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING
All requirements must be met in order to receive a Certificate of
Achievement.
Students must attend the entire course, fulfill all learning outcomes,
and perform two acceptable practicals: one 90 minute session (to be
witnessed by the instructor) and one 60 minute session with the instructor
in order to receive proper feedback. Students are encouraged to practice
as much as desired or necessary.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Elizabeth G. Ward graduated from the Center for massage and Natural
Health in Asheville, NC & has worked in both therapeutic and world
class spa environments for 4 years. In addition to her 600 hours of
training in school, she has received extensive training and experience
in hot stone therapy, aromatherapy massage, reiki, foot reflexology,
neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release, hydrotherapy, pregnancy
care, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and a multitude of spa treatment therapies
such as body wraps and skin care. Beth holds licenses to practice
massage in North Carolina, Tennessee and is an NCBTMB Certified Practitioner.
COURSE LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Spa Grace at 2913 Boone's Creek Road. This facility is handicap accessible
and we will make the appropriate accommodations for the teaching learning
and examination processes, where possible. Participants must be able
to do body work utilizing a massage table. Class Size is limited to
four people per class to ensure maximum learning. We hope to increase
this in the future as we expand.
Next Course Date: TBA
over 3 day period, 9 AM - 6 PM
Call 423-741-2474 to enroll.
REGISTRATION, COST & CANCELLATION
Spa Grace is currently under review by the NCTMB board to become an
approved provider. All participants will receive 28 full contact hours
which are NCTMB approved AFTER this instructor's approval is final.
Since these CEU's are not immediately NCTMB approved, a discount will
be given to every student who enrolls before an approved provider
number is granted.
Discount Course Fee: $300*. Please bring: one set of twin
size sheets, face cradle cover, paper and pencil.
*After NCTMB Approval is final, the cost of this course will increase
to $450.00 per student.
Payment in full is required at time of registration. If a class
is canceled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund
within two weeks of cancellation. If you withdraw with a two week
advance notice, you will receive a full refund, less a $35.00 processing
fee. Withdrawal from class 13 days or less, failure to attend, or
missing portions of a class do not constitute official withdrawal
and NO credit will be issued.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES