Evidence-Based Hot Stone Massage Training

Accredited Deep Tissue Hot Stone Course with all major associations in Alberta.

HYBRID COURSE

1 Day online ( complete before course)

1 Day in person

The only Hot/ Cold Stone course you will ever need. Learn to seamlessly integrate hot stones into your practice to save your hands and have added benefits to your patients, and learn a full body stone treatment. Covering deep tissue, therapeutic, relaxation stone massage all while using many different stone options. Keep reading for more information.

This course was created to bridge the gap between spa hot stones and deep tissue massage. We have created a deep tissue technique that is unique to the massage therapy field that is based on research. By combining hot/ cold stones with trigger point therapy and movement release we can truly release the muscle with both efficiently and effectively.

This is a valuable tool for your ‘tool box’ to efficiently release muscles with less effort from you (the therapist). Hot stones bring blood into a localized area, by opening the blood vessels we are supplying the muscles with more nutrients, oxygen, and proteins to promote faster healing, decrease adhesions, increase ROM, and decrease clients parasympathetic response. There are many more benefits of this technique that we go over in detail adjacent to recent research in the sports medicine field.

We not only explore the benefits of hot stones but also cold stones, and how they can be used in conjunction with each other.

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) has proven to increase the length of your career with and prevent hand injuries. Combining hot and cold with tool based therapies is a game changer.

In this course we will use Hot Stones for a deep tissue, therapeutic massage for the sole purpose of releasing the muscles. Using the stones for heat and as a tool to protect your hands. The heat not only helps the client’s muscles, but the same effects are on the therapist’s hands. We will very briefly review relaxation massage, so you can do it safely with your clients.

Our aim with this course is to provide an easy way to use the benefits of heat, save your hands, and have longer lasting effects for the patient. Alix Claydon has brought a scientific based approach to massage therapy.

We have combined our two hot stone courses so that you only ever need one course. Stones used during the course are,

Basalt, Marble, Jade, himalyan salt stone.

It is the full content of Muscle Releases Deep tissue hot stone course PLUS explore the therapeutic/ relaxation aspects of the Jade Stones. You will be able to try the unique shapes of the Jade Stones, and the practical shapes of the basalt/ marble stone to create your perfect set. PLUS the benefits of himalayan salt stones, we find that if you have smaller rooms or tight corners this is a great option for you.

• Understanding depth/ techniques with stones as a tool

• Understanding how to effectively release muscles

• Understanding the contraindications

• Understanding the benefits of using heat and cold. And how they can be used in conjunction with one another.

• Spend a significant amount of time on biomechanics as we will use the stones for leverage to increase the power output and make it easier for the therapist.

• Learn how stones will aid to help common injuries

• Practice will all sorts of stones to practice and find you preferences

• How to treat acute and chronic injuries with heat and cold

• Clean different types of stones for more efficiency and learn to re-energize stones.

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 Bachelor of Kinesiology, she has specialized in curriculum development. Alix is also an RMT with 12+ years experience.

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 Deep Tissue Hot Stone course in 2 days.

click here for more research on why you should use hot stones in massage treatments.

• Online you will learn everything there is to know about using Hot Stones in your practice

• In person you will learn all the techniques for an effective deep tissue hot stone massage

Our All In One Deep Tissue, Hot and cold stone price is $380 + GST. ($399)

If you need flexible payment options please email us at hello@musclereleasemassage.com

Either option you can purchase Jade Stone sets, Basalt Stone sets or Mixed sets.

One day can sometimes feel quick, we keep our group sizes small—no more than 6 students per teacher. This allows for more personalized attention. However, since using the actual cups is a new skill, additional practice may be necessary. To support your learning, you can book extra time with Alix for up to two weeks after the course, either in person or via Zoom at no additional cost. We sincerely care about your learning and want you to be ready to use these skills in your practice!