When
Sunday October 19, 2014 (9:00AM - 4:30PM) CDT
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Contact
Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education
630-889-6622
postgrad@nuhs.edu
Fees
Please note the following fees and their deadlines
PRACTITIONERS
$110 With registration before October 10th
$130 At the door
STUDENTS
$110 With registration before October 10th
$130 At the door
CE hours approved in IL. Please inquire about additional states / provinces.
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Hot Stone Massage for Professionals
Date: October 19, 2014
Time: Sunday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: NUHS Campus / Lombard, IL
Instructor: Candy L. Washington, BA, LMT, NCTMB
Hours: 6.0
Program Description
- Demonstrate a variation of stone placement, stone shapes and sizes
- Various techniques and their effects on the body; effleurage, light friction, lymphatic drainage and tracing
- Proper sanitation and re-charging of the stones
- Hands-on movements to the entire back, hands, arms, feet, legs, décolleté and face
- How to incorporate the use of warm and cool stones into your facial treatment
- Aid in decongestion and deeper muscle penetration
- Proper stone extraction techniques and review
Format
The program content will be presented in both lecture and laboratory format.
Outline
- The history and various styles of hot stone massage
- Gain an in depth understanding of hot stone massage and how to successfully incorporate this modality safely and effectively into your practice
- Discuss the therapeutic benefits and contraindications of hot stone massage
- Learn the importance of proper stone sizing, stone classification and equipment selection
- Demonstrate safe use and temperature variance of the stone heating oven, cooling water, safety guidelines, proper draping
- Describe the relationship between working and placement stones
- Hot stone management: Seamless Fluidity while working
- Body Mechanics: Hot Stones as an extension of your hands
- Hands-on lab participation/practical applications
What You Should Bring
- Required Supplies: Please bring a set of linens, 4 large bath towels
- Attire: Comfortable/loose fitting clothing
*Short nails are also encouraged
What We Will Provide
- Massage tables and bolsters
- Basalt Stones and Heating Ovens that will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the course
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