LEARN AND MARKET SAFE STONE MASSAGE

Course overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Currently, burns to clients from hot stone massages are a high claim area for liability insurance providers. Safe Stone Massage is designed to help therapists protect themselves from liability claims while ensuring the comfort and safety of clients. Core stone massage techniques and guidelines for the safe application of heated stones with massage are provided, along with information about how to clean stone massage equipment to guarantee a sanitary treatment for clients. Participants learn methods for placing stones to warm body areas, integrating stones with Swedish massage strokes, and how to market stone massage to build a loyal clientele. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Having viewed the presentation, listened to the audio commentary, and completed learning activities, the participant will be able to: Select high quality equipment to provide safe stone massage to clients. Describe accepted methods for cleaning and sanitizing stone massage equipment before and after sessions. List appropriate temperatures for the water used to heat stones for massage. Explain methods for insulating clients from placement stones during a session. Identify faulty body mechanics in the application of stone massage techniques. Differentiate between clients who are healthy enough to receive stone massage, clients who need adaptations to the sessions, and clients who are contraindicated for stone massage. Cite three ways to reduce liability risk while providing stone massage. Indicate where placement stones should be situated on the client?s body for comfort and safety. Relate an effective method for introducing stones to the client?s body during a session and transitioning between stones that have grown cold with fresh, hot stones during the massage. Explain methods to integrate stones with Swedish strokes such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, and tapotement. List common mistakes therapists make when first learning stone massage. Relate the benefits of the vascular flush method when integrated with stones. Define the therapeutic effects of stone massage in language appropriate for clients. Identify target client markets that may particularly benefit from stone massage. Outline a stone massage promotion campaign. Write a promotional description of stone massage for a massage clinic menu of services.