Jade Stone Massage Courses in Edmonton and Grande Prairie

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Our hot stone course is accredited with all major associations in Alberta.

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Course Details

Earn credits through our courses!

  • NHPC: Stone Therapy certified and credits for 30 hours.

  • CMMOTA: 18 primary credits.

  • MTAA: 20 primary credits.

  • Muscle Release’s Relaxation Jade Hot/Cold Stone course was created to provide the physiological, spiritual, and emotional benefits of heat and Jade into your treatments. During the course we will be using a unique approach with the Jade stones for a relaxation FULL BODY massage with some therapeutic components, for the sole purpose of releasing the muscles and connecting the mind body and soul. We will be using the stones for heat, the healing aspects of Jade and as a tool to protect your hands. The heat provides more nutrients, oxygen, proteins, therefore promoting faster healing; therefore giving jade stones its therapeutic aspect. The heat not only helps the client’s muscles, but the therapist’s hands as well. Our aim with this course is to provide an easy way to use the benefits of heat/ Jade, save your hands, and have longer lasting effects for the patient. Click here to view the course outline. During the course you will master

    • Learning a unique technique that is both efficient and effective

    • Understanding depth/ pressure of stones

    • Understanding how to effectively release muscles

    • Understanding the contraindications

    • Understanding the benefits of using heat

    • Learning a full body routine using Jade Stones

    • Understanding massage depth with the Hot Stones

    • Understanding how to use and hold all of the different Jade Stones

    • Understanding the benefits of Jade stone massage and heat

  • Our technique is proven from clinical experience and studies in the Sports Medicine Field to help the massage therapist and have added benefits to the patients. We have also taken special care and pride on how we deliver this information. The course is designed by Alix Claydon who also holds a Bachelor of Education and has specialized in curriculum development. We understand that each person learns differently. This is why we made sure we have incorporated Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinaesthetic teachings into our courses. Each ‘lab’ and demonstration is taught to small groups no more than 6 people per instructor.

    During demonstrations we have written, visual, and reading steps on a ppt. During the labs the instructors are very engaged and help you with biomechanics and give you different ideas. We are confident we can help you learn and master Muscle Release’s Jade Stone Course in 2 days.

  • Our jade stone courses start at $550 and run May through September in Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Can’t travel? Contact us to request a course.

    Aug 19-20/23

    • Edmonton, AB

      • 9128 51 ave

      • T6E 5L8

    • Status: 2 openings left

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Hot Stones can be used as a tool for relaxation and deep tissue massage. The main use of Stones is for the purpose of releasing tension in muscles and/ or relaxing the mind, body and soul.

If you’re new to hot stone therapy, we recommend you read our essay written for the associations of Alberta to send to the government, proving why hot stones should be included in the regulation of massage therapy.

The importance of using hot stones in your massage treatments

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • All of our courses were developed by Alix Claydon, who has 10 years experience in Massage Therapy as well as a bachelor of kinesiology and a bachelor of Education. Each course is peer reviewed by Dr. Jason Dyck who has a PHD in neuroscience and a Masters in Physical Therapy. We care about the information we provide you by an in-depth evidence based approach to research.

  • Muscle Release Jade stone Course will increase your efficiency and effectiveness in your treatments by including heat and using the Hot Stones as a tool to reduce stress on your hands and increasing the outcomes of your massage.

  • Our program is available for credits with:

    • NHPC, Stone Therapy certified and credits for 30 hours. NHPC requires 30 hours to be stone therapy certified, 20hours in classroom and 10hours practical.

    • CMMOTA primary credits 18

    • MTAA 20 Primary Credits

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