Hot Stone Massage Therapy Professional Qualification diploma courseWith course creator and instructor Deborah CaseyNatural, holistic and complimentary therapy for improved health, vitality and well-being.IntroductionMassage therapy with hot stones is a wonderful decadent therapy that is luxurious and an advance practice to add to Swedish body massage and a great addition to aromatherapy massage. Indeed the hot stones, or the cooling marble stones, offer many therapeutic benefits. I have provided combination therapy, in my private clinic, using heated stones with aromatic oils, and I have used heated stones in Reflexology and I have used the heated stones in a way that never required another person to apply them. In this course I teach the traditional application of heated stones as taught to me, you will also learn about the cooling marble stones and marine stones; please note at the present time this course is being reviewed and updated.The past has provided a rich, vibrant and wonderful array of holistic and complimentary therapy which in today\'s contemporary society have become ever more invaluable as health services are stretched and many people are suffering burn out from stress, tension and anxiety.  These mind states can create real physical tension in the body and the body sends signals of disturbances such as restlessness, agitation, indigestion, insomnia, pain, mind fog, confusion and a sense of emotional chaos, all as warning symptoms to stop and make changes.  We find in ancient cultures the value of traditional healing practices, known as holistic therapy, a way to relax and relieve the mind and body of these states and this then allows a flow of expression and reconnection to soul and spirit.When we apply heated volcanic basalt stone to the body tension begins to dissolve, there ensues a relief of tightness and restriction and aches and pains are soothed and eased and results in deeper comfort.  From the basis of heating stones hot stone massage developed and has now become a world wide therapy most often provided in spas and retreats. This is a decadent therapy, a therapy that indulges the mind, body and soul and the basalt stones provide a grounding energy, they help to clear the chakras of any negativity and restore balanced to the brain, body, being.Professional Qualification Diploma in Hot stone massage therapy provides a fully comprehensive course of study. Upon successful completion of course criteria (below) students can apply for a professional diploma and access to professional membership group (international membership) and professional practitioner indemnity insurance (UK and EU member states at present time) those in other locales will need to make enquiries about insurance and regulations pertinent to their location.Topics covered:Introduction to your training providerHistory and back ground of stone therapyProfessional standardsReception, consultation and record keepingContra-indications and contra-actionsAnatomy and physiologyMassage techniquesMassage mediumsEquipment and treatment areaHealth, safety and securityDemonstrations of hot stone massageLearn about case studies and practice theseCase study - to receive a professional qualification students are required to conduct 6 case studies = 6 clients receive 6 treatments each = 36 hours practical experience.Course CertificationStudents, who do not wish to become qualified therapists, are welcome to enrol and participate in learning stone therapy for their own personal use and share with family and friends.To receive your professional qualification the following requirements must be met:Completion of the hot stone back massage course (evidence of remaining enrolled onto this course is required)Completion of the professional body massage course (evidence of qualification from this course and remaining enrolled onto this course is required - no exceptions).A copy of your Udemy certificate (we check our register to ensure students remain enrolled onto their course)Submission of 6 case studies (outlined above)Completion and submission of coursework assignments that are assessedFinal exam Enrol today and you can... Access a fully comprehensive course of study that has been approved by the International Institute of Complementary Therapists and British Holistic Therapy Organisation This is an advanced therapy and builds upon your body massage qualification that has been received from us. With this course you build your knowledge and confidence in your chosen modality This course is useful for ultimate health and wellbeing, to share with family, friends and loved ones as well as with private clients Enjoy and share the many benefits of holistic therapy thought heated stones