Know the Health Benefits of Hot & Cold Stone Massage Hot and cold stone massage therapy has created a buzz all around the globe. No longer is stone therapy a privilege of the few. These days, a number of massage or spa centers are springing up everywhere that practice hot and cold massage therapies. But, despite its growing popularity, a very little is known about the therapy, except that its source is traced to the molten lava and the volcanoes. Modern forms of warm stone therapy make use of the volcanic stones since it retains heat. These are most often seen at saunas. This is also seen as an effective water purifier. The most common form of volcanic stone is the solid form of lava called basalt. Basalt is smooth and hence, it cools off rapidly. As it heats up instantly and cools off equally fast, these stones should be handled properly. Not many know that it’s been a popular practice for decades with people from Japan, China as well as the ancient Rome. The Chinese are known to relax body and ease body aches associated with the body muscles. While, in Japan, people used to rely on the warm stones to relieve indigestion. These apart, gliding hot and cold stones on certain points of the body can release the blocks in body which in result improves blood circulation. Hot stones are used to relax and iron out the blocks in the body. While on the other hand, the cold stones aid in rejuvenating the body. The hot and cold stone massage diploma course conducted by Affable Therapy enables you to use hot stones, cold stone and semi-precious gem stones to perform a full-body massage treatment including back massage, face massage, leg and arm massage. Check out the details of the course –
Areas to be covered by the one-day course: 1. History of stone massage and its benefits 2. How and when to use marble stones, basalt stones and semi-precious chakra stones 3. How to deliver the classic massage movements with stones and the latest techniques of doing it 4. Contraindication 5. Client records, consultation and treatment plans 6. Hygiene and sterilization 7. Equipment requirements and safe delivery of the treatment 8. Home care and after care services
Few more things to know: You don’t need to bring anything for learning the course. You can pre-order the stone kit and pick it up on the very day of learning. If you are allergic to something, then it’s advisable to bring appropriate oil for massage. Learners should be in good health conditions to attend the course. Here, at Affable Therapy, classes are conducted in small groups. The course materials are delivered in different ways to ease the learning process
for different learners. Also, to make learning more interesting the teachers include power point presentation, group work, detailed course manuals with diagram, etc.  Entry and accreditation requirement: The hot and cold stone massage diploma can help you obtain the professional indemnity insurance and treat clients professionally. The one-day diploma course is accredited with the Guild of beauty and holistic therapies. To pursue the course, you should obtain a level 3 massage qualification at first.  Things a learner will get: 1. One-day tutor led practice 2. Detailed course manual 3. Course certificate 4. Friendly learning environ 5. Professional training facilities 6. Use of towels, oils and other equipment 7. Tea or coffee throughout the day What are you waiting for? Go ahead and give your career a boost. ------------------------------------------------------------------Affable Therapy Training Limited 64A George Street, Croydon CR0 1PD Phone: 0208 338 1212/ 07917147302 Website: www.affabletherapy.com Email: info@affabletherapy.com Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+