Hot Stone Massage Diploma

Hot stone massage therapy promotes deeper muscle relaxation through the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body.  Our Hot Stone Massage diploma teaches some of the most amazing techniques in the industry allowing the opportunity to offer Hot Stone Massage services to new and existing clients.  As a very popular therapy, our course teaches you the massage techniques required to provide this specialist massage which uses smooth heated stones.   Learn the routine and method of hot stone massage, understand the stones used for the therapy and study the spiritual effects of the massage.   Once you have successfully completed the course, you will receive an accredited diploma from ABT and IPHM.  You are also eligible to apply for professional insurance.   

Course Content

Unit 1 Foundation

• Personal standards and practice
• Hygiene
• Effective communication with clients
• Business promotion
• Preparation of the work area
• Health and safety legislation
• Insurance
• Being effective at work
• Promoting products and services
• Retail specific legislation
• Reception duties
• Taking payments and methods

Unit 2 Anatomy and physiology

• Hair structure and removal
• Cells and tissues
• The skin
• The skeletal system
• The muscular system
• Blood and the heart
• The lymphatic system
• The systems
• Anatomy of the eye

Unit 3 Skin healthcare

• Skin types
• Skin diseases and disorders

Unit 4 Hot stone massage

• Introduction
• Hygiene
• Benefits
• The stones
• The spiritual effects
• Contra-indications
• The routine
• Contra-actions and aftercare