Level 3 Stone Therapy Certificate Course in Walton-on-Thames. Classes run at Omni Academy of Beauty over two days, 9.30am to 4.30pm. You'll need a Swedish Massage Certificate or equivalent qualification to enrol. The course covers the application of hot and cold stones in full body massage, including consultation techniques, health and safety, and the physical and psychological effects of massage. These skills can extend into facials, manicures, and pedicures. Stone therapy is a sought-after treatment, and completing this level 3 stone therapy certificate qualification opens doors in holistic therapy and massage.
Who this course is for
A technique which uses specific types of stones applied at different temperatures to the body and face during massage. This massage is hugely popular in the industry and is a much sought after treatment by clients. You are taught the application of hot and cold stones. Once these skills are taught they can be used within facials, manicures and pedicures, giving your client a luxury and advanced treatment with all the benefits that working with stones provides.
Entry requirements
Swedish Massage Certificate or equivalent qualification.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to apply hot and cold stones safely during a full body massage.
You'll study consultation techniques and how to tailor treatments to individual clients.
You'll understand the physical and psychological effects of stone massage therapy.
You'll learn hygiene, health and safety practices relevant to stone therapy.
You'll identify contra-indications and contra-actions and know how to respond.
You'll develop skills you can apply within facials, manicures, and pedicures.
How you will learn
You'll complete four assignments, three case studies, two online exams, and four practical assessments. Classes are classroom based at Omni Academy of Beauty, running over two full days. Assessment is built into the course schedule, so you complete everything within the same block of sessions.
What you will need to bring
No kit is required for this course. Omni Academy of Beauty will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Holistic therapist: offer stone massage alongside other treatments in a salon or spa.
Massage therapist: specialise in hot stone and therapeutic massage for clients.
Beauty therapist: add stone therapy to a wider range of beauty treatments.
Spa therapist: work in hotel or day spas where stone massage is a core offering.
Mobile therapist: deliver stone therapy treatments at clients' homes or events.
What you could study next
Indian Head Massage qualification: add another popular treatment to your practice.
Reflexology qualification: broaden your holistic therapy offering.
Aromatherapy qualification: combine essential oils with massage techniques.
Thermal Auricular Therapy qualification: extend into specialist ear candling treatments.
Each of these builds on the skills from your stone therapy certificate classes and helps you offer a fuller menu of treatments to clients.
