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For Licensed Massage Therapists Only

CEs

Laura Savage is a NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education provider for Massage Therapists in Washington.

Laura keeps up-to-date on the changing NCBTMB and Washington State requirements and will be happy to help you ensure that your credits are accepted by the Washington State Department of Health.

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Intro to Hot Stones

CEs: 8 Hours

$150 (Grant County Only)

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130 degree Fahrenheit water can burn human tissue within one minute, making hot stone burns the #1 injury claimed by clients to insurance companies. Despite this, the average operating temperature of a hot stone heating source is approximately 130 degrees. This course will present the most up to date protocols of hot stone massage including contraindications, indications, cleaning, benefits, set up, how to use stones (both clothed and draped) during massage therapy, and history. Not only will learning hot stone massage help you build your clientele and your list of services, it will extend the lifetime of your career by saving your hands from overuse.

At the end of this course you will know:

  • The purpose and benefits of using hot stones for practitioner and client

  • The most up to date protocols involving hot stones

  • Effects of heat on the body

  • Precautions, contraindications, and safety guidelines of hot stone massage

  • How to select and set up equipment and stones

  • How to obtain and manage proper stone temperatures

  • Techniques and stone management for optimal flow during the massage

  • 90 minute full body stone massage routine, both clothed and draped.

Intro to Hot Stones Dates and Locations

Upcoming Events

  • Mastering Muscle Scraping
    Mastering Muscle Scraping
    Mastering Muscle Scraping
    Sun, Oct 22
    Courtyard by Marriott
    Oct 22, 2023, 8:30 AM – Oct 23, 2023, 5:30 PM
    Courtyard by Marriott, 401 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
    Oct 22, 2023, 8:30 AM – Oct 23, 2023, 5:30 PM
    Courtyard by Marriott, 401 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
    Muscle scraping, Gua Sha, IASTM. Come and learn how to properly handle these tools, and help your clients start their road to recovery!
  • Tools of the Trade
    Tools of the Trade
    Tools of the Trade
    Sat, Oct 21
    Courtyard by Marriott
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:30 AM – Oct 23, 2023, 5:30 PM
    Courtyard by Marriott, 401 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:30 AM – Oct 23, 2023, 5:30 PM
    Courtyard by Marriott, 401 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
    BOTH Intro to Hot Stones and Mastering Muscle Scraping! 3 Days of fun and 24 CEs for those that need it.
  • Intro to Hot Stones
    Intro to Hot Stones
    Intro to Hot Stones
    Sat, Oct 21
    Courtyard by Marriott
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Courtyard by Marriott, 401 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
    Oct 21, 2023, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Courtyard by Marriott, 401 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202, USA
    Learn how to not only use hot stones as spa treatment, but as a useful tool help your client, and save your hands.
  • Intro to Hot Stones 8CEU
    Intro to Hot Stones 8CEU
    Multiple Dates
    Intro to Hot Stones 8CEU
    Sun, May 07
    Moses Lake
    May 07, 2023, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Moses Lake, 124 E 3rd Ave Suite 201, Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA
    May 07, 2023, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Moses Lake, 124 E 3rd Ave Suite 201, Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA
    Locations Change- please check ticket dates for location.
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