This course was designed to instruct the massage therapist on the therapeutic healing effects of Hot Stone therapy. The deep heat penetrates the soft tissue allowing the client to relax. The course includes the benefits of Hot Stone, contraindications and the history of the Basalt stone. Proper draping and stone layouts are covered in detail. You will receive an equipment and supplies list and instructions on how to set up for your hot stone treatment. The versatile treatment protocol offers stress reduction, pain relief, reduces tension in soft tissue and can be used as a standalone treatment or can be incorporated into an existing protocol. The course ends with a sanitation process and proper stone storage protocol to eliminate cross contamination.