Description
Hot Stone Massage Course for Therapeutic Application
This hot stone massage course shows you how to use hot stones in real hands-on treatment work, not just as a relaxation routine.
Taught by Registered Massage Therapist Roxanne Derkson, this training is for practitioners who already know the basics of oil-based massage work such as Swedish massage and similar bodywork styles such as:
- Tui Na
- Rolfing
- Lomi Lomi
- Kahuna
- Reflexology
- Spa Treatments and more…
If you already offer hands-on treatments and want to add something clients regularly ask for, this course will fit into your practice. Hot stone massage is a popular treatment that clients often book and return for.
In this course, you focus on safe use of stones, how to work them into your treatments, and how to apply them in real client sessions.
What this course covers
This training goes beyond basic hot stone sequences and focuses on how you can safely and effectively integrate stones into therapeutic practice.
You will learn:
Safe working temperatures and proper heat management
How to connect hot stones to the body for effective treatment use
Cleaning, sanitation, and care of hot stones
How to use stones to support tissue preparation and deeper work
How to apply hot stones using percussive techniques / Tapotement
How to use heat to support work with scar tissue and restricted areas
How hot stone application can support meridian-based treatment approaches
How heat can be used in combination with cupping and needling-based modalities
How to adapt stone use for different treatment goals and client presentations
Clinical integration approach
This course assumes you are already proficient in Swedish massage fundamentals.
The training focuses on how hot stone therapy can enhance your existing hands-on skills.
Rather than following a fixed routine, you will learn to think clinically about hot stone use.
You will learn when, where, and why to use hot stones during a treatment session.
The course includes video lessons sequenced through all body areas and treatment applications.
It also explores what is possible when integrating hot and cold stone techniques.
Integrating hot stones into your practice adds adaptability and seasonal treatment options.
It can also reduce strain on your hands and wrists during hands-on work.
Who this course is for
This course is intended for massage therapists and bodyworkers who want to expand their treatment options using hot stone therapy in a more clinical and adaptable way.
It is best suited for practitioners who already provide some level of hands on therapy be it Massage, Acupuncture, Spa Treatments or Reflexology this course will build on that foundation.
Key outcomes
Improve treatment depth using heat-assisted techniques
Learn safe and effective hot stone application
Expand clinical treatment options for complex presentations
Support work with scar tissue and restricted areas
Improve practitioner comfort and reduce physical strain
Integrate hot stones into existing massage and bodywork systems
About your instructor
Roxanne Derkson is a Canadian Registered Massage Therapist and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, her teaching emphasizes:
- practical application
- safe body mechanics
- functional movement outcomes
- sustainable treatment approaches.
Important note
This course is for educational purposes only and does not provide certification or licensure to practice massage therapy. A certificate of Completion will be awarded upon completion.
