Price: EUR 1,150
- Location: Education & Research Centre, Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin , Ireland
- Duration: TBA
Course details
This course incorporates the use of hot and cold stones to provide a deeply relaxing full body and facial massage. This therapy works on the principle of geothermotherpay (alternating temperatures with hot and cold stones) which can penetrate the body up to a depth of 4cm. Stone therapy uses various types of stones including basalt, jade and marine stones like marble / sardonyx.
Course Syllabus:
- History of Stone massage
- Preparation and equipment for Stone Massage
- Effects and benefits of Stone Massage
- Priniciples of geothermotherpay
- The formation and composition of stones
- Stones used for hot and cold applications
- The location of the chakras and related organs / glands, colour, element and gemstones
- Definition of the strokes of Stone Massage (including effleurage, petrissage, trigger point work, cross-fiber friction, holding, tapping and vibration) bud technique and chakra work
- Sequence of strokes (full body, facial and scalp massage)
- Care and cleansing of stones
- Safe use of the stone heater
- Placement of stones in the heater
- Placement of stones on the client
- Precautions when working with stones
- Contraindications to Stone Massage
- First aid
- Thermal safety tests and tactile tests
- Integral biology
- Other complementary therapies
- Terminology and definitions associated with Stone Therapy e.g. conduction and convection
- Care of the Client:
- Record Keeping
- Taking a case history
- Verbal communication skills
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Care of the Therapist:
- Postural awareness
- safe application of techniques and body mechanics
- Relaxation – simple techniques for real relaxation. Learn how to contact the healing energy in the body and how to use it when doing Stone Therapy massage
Examination
- Practical examination
- Theory examination
- Continuous Assessment
Course Location
About Holistic College Dublin
Holistic College Dublin provides comprehensive, professional training in a wide range of therapies from foundation ctheirses to the most advanced therapeutic training in Ireland. All of their training programmes are recognised for excellence in training standards and superb exam results! Holistic College Dublin is a registered provider for F.E.T.A.C. and I.T.E.C. awards.
Alison is a college director at Holistic College Dublin. She has 25 years clinical experience and 24 years teaching experience, bringing great knowledge and enthusiasm to each diploma ctheirse. Her qualifications include; Diplomas in Holistic Massage, Yoga Teaching, Healing Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Beauty Therapy, Fitness Instruction & Personal Training, Remedial and Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage, Seated On-Site Massage, Pilates Instructor, Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage (all levels) and a Higher Diploma in Neuromuscular Therapy. Prenatal (Pregnancy) and Post Partum Massage, Stone Therapy and City & Guilds Certificate and Diploma in Delivering Learning and Occupational First Aid. Alison is also a registered I.T.E.C instructor, and is on the national register of trainers with FAS/ Enterprise Ireland.
Aubrey is a college director at Holistic College Dublin, and program developer for their cutting edge Sports Massage ctheirse and C.P.D. workshops. His 23 years clinical experience and 19 years teaching experience, enables him to bring high standards of professionalism and expertise to each diploma ctheirse. His qualifications include: Diplomas in Holistic Massage, Yoga Teaching, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Healing Therapy, Indian Head Massage, Seated On-Site Massage, Stone Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Fitness Instruction and Personal training, Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage, Orthopedic Massage and certificates in Delivering Learning and Occupational First Aid. Aubrey has a particular interest in the pain free treatment of over-use, repetitive strain and chronic injuries. Aubrey is also a registered I.T.E.C instructor, and is on the national register of trainers with FAS/ Enterprise Ireland.
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