| Spa Wellness Articles :: Program Descriptions & Career Overviews :: Hot Stone Therapy Studies - Hot Stone Therapy Programs |
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| Hot Stone Therapy Studies - Hot Stone Therapy Programs |
| by CB Staff |
Hot stone therapy is a massage technique that combines the different massage styles with the application of hot stones. Typically made out of basalt, these rocks are either held in a therapists hand(s) as s/he conducts a massage, or left at specific points along a patient's spine or body. Depending on the needs of a client, cold stones may or may not be integrated into the treatment. Holistic practitioners of hot stone therapy may also use chakra stones in order to better align the energy flow of patients.
What You'll Learn
With a course in hot stone therapy, you'll learn how to properly and hygienically prepare equipment for use with a client. You'll also learn how and where to apply stones to a client's body, as well as what circumstances call for alternating hot stones with cold stones. The majority of hot stone therapy courses will not cover massage techniques.
Degree Types
No formal degrees are offered in this field, but a student may gain hot stone therapy certification or simply enroll in hot stone therapy courses in order to augment their Massage therapy skills.
Career Paths
Hot stone therapy is typically integrated with other forms of massage, so it is unusual to find a practitioner who is exclusively trained in its use. Most of the time clients will schedule hot stone therapy alongside other spa treatments.
Job Outlook
In general, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment within the massage therapy field will increase from 18 to 26 percent through 2014. As more patients turn to alternative forms of therapy it can be expected that the demand for hot stone therapy will also increase.
Licensing and Accreditation Information
There is currently no official licensing or certification requirements for hot stone therapists, nor are there accreditation requirements for hot stone therapy courses. It should be noted, however that most states require massage therapists to pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) in order to enter practice.
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