You'll learn the basics to hot stone massage therapy but you'll ALSO learn to administer advanced techniques to kick your stone treatment into high gear. With a more therapy focused approach than spa style in this course, Remedial Stone Massage helps you deliver the results-driven hot (or cool) stone massage clients have been are looking for.
This course is designed to be integrated into your current routine, laying the groundwork for enhanced client outcomes while reducing a therapist’s physical strain during sessions.
Class Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm both days [Edmonton/Mountain Standard Time]
Course Requirements: heating unit, an 18 piece basalt stone set (at minimum, more information in the student Buying Guide), and be a registered massage therapist. Non-canadian students are welcome to take this course as well, check your licensing board/association for their details.
Seats are limited to 5 students! Registration closes December 5, 2025 at midnight!
What you'll learn:
- A full stone massage history
- Reviewing hydrotherapy and thermotherapy properties and their benefits
- Stone tool types, setting up, & sanitization
- Remedial & Petrissage techniques
- A general full-body hot stone routine
- Safe stone massage application & therapist body mechanics
- Client communication during stone massage sessions
- A stone massage Treatment Planning Guide
- Stone massage affects on the fascial and lymph systems
- Treating trigger points with stones
- Alternating temperatures (hot&cold stones) and cold stone massage techniques
- Stone massage enhancements
*Due to the online nature of this course, stones and stone heaters are not provided for students learning online. Students will need models to work on during the 2 day course.
A class itinerary including model time lines, class zoom link, and a supply Buying Guide are emails to students after registering.
15 NHPC Credits
16 CMMOTA Credits
16 CRMTA Primary Credits
18 MTAM Core Credits
Adheres to STRiVE Quality Assurance (CMTBC, CMTO, CMTNB)
MTAA, MTAS Credits Pending
Seats are limited to 5 students! Registration closes December 5, 2025 at midnight!