Level 3 Diploma in Stone Therapy
Course Introduction
Stone therapy is a technique for using specific types of stone at different temperatures in contact with the skin in order to increase the effects of massage treatment for face and body. The purpose of treatment is to improve relaxation and the client’s sense of well being. This course is an excellent therapy to add to your existing skills often used in conjunction with facial or body massage.
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with a qualification that is recognised in industry and will enable you to gain insurance. Entrance Requirements
A recognised body massage certificate plus Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards Dress
Professional salon uniform
Two days - Day 1 & 2 10.00am - 4.00pm
Plus
Assessment Day - 10.00am - 2.00pm Cost
Training - £310
Text books - Academy will advise.
Kit – stone heater will need to be purchased for case studies approx £235 - £295 plus vat.
Additional assessment session (if required) - £60
VTCT Lifetime registration fee (if required) - £16 Scheme of Work
Day 1
Stone therapy is a technique for using specific types of stone at different temperatures in contact with the skin in order to increase the effects of massage treatment for face and body. The purpose of treatment is to improve relaxation and the client’s sense of well being. This course is an excellent therapy to add to your existing skills often used in conjunction with facial or body massage.
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with a qualification that is recognised in industry and will enable you to gain insurance. Entrance Requirements
A recognised body massage certificate plus Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards Dress
Professional salon uniform
Course Content
Duration- History of the treatment
- Benefits and effects of warm and cold stones
- Spiritual effects and chakras
- Related anatomy & physiology
- Contra-indications & contra-actions to treatment
- Client consultation and treatment planning
- Aftercare advice and home care advice
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Demonstration of treatment
Two days - Day 1 & 2 10.00am - 4.00pm
Plus
Assessment Day - 10.00am - 2.00pm Cost
Training - £310
Text books - Academy will advise.
Kit – stone heater will need to be purchased for case studies approx £235 - £295 plus vat.
Additional assessment session (if required) - £60
VTCT Lifetime registration fee (if required) - £16 Scheme of Work
Day 1
- Input on related theory
- Advise on completion of VR02/V74 units if required
- Outline case study criteria
- Demonstration of holistic face and scalp massage treatment to include use of hot/cold stones
- Student practical performance on each other
- Demonstration of back of body warm stone treatment
- Student practical performance on each other
- Demonstration of front of body warm stone treatment
- Student practical performance on each other
- Submission of underpinning knowledge written task book
- Exam paper for VR02/VR74 if required
- Submission of VR02/VR74 task book if required
- Submission of case studies
- Performance of 1 practical assessment, 1 full body massage to include face and scalp. (You will need to provide a model)