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Stone Therapy Schools and Careers Guide
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What is stone therapy?| | Stone massage therapy utilizes heat-retaining warm basalt and cool sedimentary massage stones, as well as chakra balancing using semiprecious stones and crystals, and aromatherapy. Thermal conduction in the warm stones brings about local and systemic changes in the body, and influences the energy centers for body and mind balancing. The use of massage techniques in conjunction with the stones helps produce energy that assists with and directs vital flow to areas of blockage. |
Lymphatic drainage can also be addressed by combining cold and warm stones. As lymphatic flow is altered, the body is transformed on a cellular level. This combination is also effective for increasing general circulation to vaso-restricted areas of the body.
All stones in the basalt set serve different purposes—some are used for the layouts (mainly back layouts), palm rest stones, seven Chakra stones are for bringing balance to Chakra centers, others are used in massage. There is even a governor in a set—the sacrum stone. These heated stones, by giving their heat and electromagnetic energy to your client, virtually 'feed' the person, encouraging relaxation and bringing a sense of peace.
How is stone therapy practiced?
The client begins by reclining on a series of flat hot and cool stones—covered by a thick towel—that trace the spine. Within minutes, the breathing slows as oils are applied to the skin. The massage therapist, with hot stones in hands, rhythmically glides across the meridian lines. Starting at the foot, the stones move up the leg, along the side the torso and up the arm, right to the fingertips, all in a delicate, non-stop ritual. Next, the chest and shoulders receive the same mindful practice. Large stones are cradled in the palms and coin-sized stones are lightly wedged between the toes. Heated Chakra stones align and balance chief energy centers, sending their healing properties deep to the client's core.
As the client turns to rest upon his/her stomach, a large, flat hot stone is carefully placed on the cotton blanket, just above the tail bone supported by the sacrum. The sequence of synchronized movements follow the peaks and curves of the body, careful not to cross the spine or come in contact with bones and joints. Cool stones are placed on key areas to alleviate stress.
The client's senses detect the ritual clicking of stones, followed by the meditative deep breathing of the therapist.
The basalt stones are heated to the temperature of 125 to 135 degrees Celsius in an 18-quart roaster-oven. The marble stones are cold but not frozen. This combination of stone compositions and temperatures brings about a truly unique experience.
Stones are adaptable to a myriad of uses. Reflexologists, aromatherapists, estheticians, occupational and physical therapists, chiropractors, Oriental body workers, light, sound and vibrational therapists, Reiki and polarity practitioners, sports and medical massage therapists, now use stones.
What stone therapy certification is available?
There are numerous 2-day or home study courses offered for certification in stone therapy. Many courses include a supply of stones. Contact the stone therapy schools below for additional information.
Where can I get training?
- Alabama
Cortiva Institute - Florida - Located in Pinellas Park, FL
- Arizona
- Cortiva Institute - Tucson - A campus in Tucson
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Phoenix
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Tempe
- Southwest Institute of Healing Arts - Tempe
- Cortiva Institute - Tucson - Tucson
- California
- World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts - Amador Valley - Pleasanton
- California Healing Arts College - Los Angeles
- Hands on Healing Institute - Pasadena (Tujunga)
- International Professional School of Bodywork - San Diego
- World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts - San Francisco
- Colorado
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Aurora
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Westminster
- Connecticut
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Groton
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Newington
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Westport
- Florida
- Cortiva Institute - Florida - A campus in Pinellas Park, FL
- Boca Beauty Academy - Boca Raton
- Florida College of Natural Health - Sarasota, FL - Bradenton-Sarasota
- Florida College of Natural Health - Miami, FL - Miami
- Florida College of Natural Health - Orlando, FL - Orlando/Maitland
- Cortiva Institute - Florida - Pinellas Park
- Florida College of Natural Health - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Pompano Beach
- Georgia
- Cortiva Institute - Florida - Located in Pinellas Park, FL
- Idaho
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - 2 campuses in Utah
- Iowa
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa (Stone City)
- Kansas
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Maryland
- Baltimore School of Massage - Baltimore, MD - Linthicum
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Training in Newington, CT
- Michigan
- Irene's Myomassology Institute - Detroit area - Southfield
- Minnesota
- National American University - Roseville
- Montana
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - 2 campuses in Utah
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Nebraska
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Nevada
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Las Vegas
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Arizona
- New Jersey
- Healing Hands Institute for Massage Therapy - Westwood (Bergen County)
- New York
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Training in Westport, CT
- Healing Hands Institute for Massage Therapy - Training in Westwood, New Jersey
- North Dakota
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Oklahoma
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Pennsylvania
- National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences - Kulpsville (Lansdale)
- Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork - Lancaster
- Baltimore School of Massage - York, PA - York
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Training in Groton, CT
- South Carolina
- Cortiva Institute - Florida - Located in Pinellas Park, FL
- South Dakota
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Texas
- ATI Career Training Center - A Campus in Lewisville
- ATI Career Training Center - Dallas/Fort Worth
- ATI Career Training Center - Lewisville
- ATI Career Training Center - NRH - North Richland Hills
- Utah
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Lindon - Lindon
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City
- Virginia
- Virginia School of Massage - Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville
- Wyoming
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - 2 campuses in Utah
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
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