Full Body Stone Massage (3 CE Hours) M1C

Full Body Stone Massage (3 CE Hours) M1C

In this continuing education (CE) course on full body stone massage, Meade Steadman, LMT and professional educator, will guide you from theory to practical application. In addition to written text, video excerpts are included for visual, step-by-step demonstrations of stone massage techniques and how to provide a full body massage with both hot and cold stones. Also included are: history; benefits of thermo- and cryotherapy; contraindications; selecting, cleaning, and energizing stones; equipment; chakras; draping; and marketing. Resources are included for licensing and further information.

This course is worth 3 CE hours

Course Objective:

After completion of this CE course, you will be able to:

• Define stone massage
• Discuss the history of stone massage
• List nine supplies needed for stone massage
• Discuss the best types of stones for stone massage
• Explain how to clean, disinfect, and energize stones
• Demonstrate some preliminary techniques for using stones in massage
• Demonstrate some draping techniques
• Identify placement of the seven major chakras
• Describe the chief characteristics and functions of each chakra
• List thirteen benefits of massage
• List four additional benefits of hot stone massage (thermotherapy)
• List six additional benefits of cold stone massage (cryotherapy)
• List ten contraindications for massage
• List seven additional contraindications for hot stone massage (thermotherapy)
• List three additional contraindications for cold stone massage (cryotherapy)
• Perform a full-body heated stone massage
• Perform a full-body cold stone massage
• Market your services
• Determine how much to charge for your services
• Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 75% or higher

Presenter:

Meade Steadman is a licensed massage therapist and instructor. He taught at the Myotherapy College of Utah and the Myotherapy Institute of Massage. In the classroom, he has taught Swedish, Sports, Acutherapy, Tai Chi, Hydrotherapy, Reflexology, Infant Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Contraindications, Chair Massage, Geriatric Massage, Specialized Spa Techniques, and Therapeutic Principles. He is also the featured expert in many award-winning instructional videos on various massage modalities. For 26 years he owned and managed Tranquil Touch™ LLC in Salt Lake City, UT. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of Utah, and has published in A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology (4th Edition) and Massage and BodyWork Magazine.

Customer Reviews:

“…The course is really well laid out and clearly explained. Video quality, instruction and demonstrations are excellent. I like the way that many aspects are integrated into the explanation of the technique, such as reviews of body mechanics and anatomy.  All in all, really well done.” Maureen S.

“I thoroughly enjoyed it. The instructional component is excellent.” Ken E.

“Good material and perfect for an already licensed massage therapist.” Taylor C.

“The course was very easy to follow.” Jennifer S.

“I truly loved taking this course so much I'm actually doing it to myself after my physical workouts. After the cold stone therapy I feel energized! Thank you.” Aida T.

“I enjoyed the thoroughness and felt the instructor was very proficient. Thank you.” Mylissa C.

“Great course, very informative.” Gary H.