The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The London School of Massage offers professional massage training and complementary therapy courses.
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The two-day Hot Stone Massage course at London School of Massage is designed for qualified massage and sports massage therapists who want to add heated and chilled stone techniques to their professional practice.
Students learn how to prepare, heat, cool, clean and apply smooth massage stones safely. Practical training includes the use of heated basalt stones and chilled stones within massage strokes, static placements and a structured full-body Hot and Cold Stone Massage routine.
The course combines tutor demonstrations, supervised partner practice and ongoing practical assessment. Students receive individual feedback on stone temperature, pressure, placement, treatment flow, client comfort and professional safety.
Training is delivered by experienced massage educators with professional knowledge of anatomy, massage therapy, thermotherapy, client care and safe hands-on practice.
| Course name | Hot and Cold Stone Massage Course |
| Primary search name | Hot Stone Massage Course |
| Course type | Accredited Continuing Professional Development course |
| Course duration | Two days |
| Suitable for | Qualified massage therapists, sports massage therapists and other eligible soft-tissue practitioners |
| Entry qualification | Recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in Massage, Sports Massage or an accepted equivalent |
| Study format | Face-to-face practical classroom training |
| Practical training | Heated and chilled stone techniques, static placement and a structured full-body routine |
| Stones used | Heated basalt stones and suitable chilled massage stones |
| Theory training | Thermotherapy principles, temperature control, contraindications, hygiene, stone care and treatment planning |
| Course materials | Electronic course materials and digital certificate |
| Assessment | Ongoing practical assessment throughout both training days |
| Formal examination | No separate written or external practical examination |
| Certification | Accredited London School of Massage CPD certificate, subject to meeting the required practical standard |
| Accreditation | FHT, CMA, BCMA, IGCT and IICT |
| CPD points | 14 CPD points |
| Professional use | Integration into an existing insured massage or sports massage practice |
| Training location | London School of Massage, Caledonian Road near King’s Cross |
| Progression | Hot Bamboo Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point and Stretch Massage Therapy and further CPD training |
| Booking | Students can enrol through the Hot Stone Massage course page |
To enrol on this Hot and Cold Stone Massage course, learners must hold an OFQUAL-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage, Sports Massage (or equivalent) that includes Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please email us a copy of your qualifications for advice.
Hot and Cold Stone Massage is a practical, hands-on training course for qualified massage therapists who want to learn how to safely use heated basalt stones and chilled marble stones within a professional massage treatment. This hot stone massage course explores how temperature-based therapy can support relaxation, circulation, muscular tension relief and overall wellbeing.
The course combines theory with practical application, teaching students the history, benefits, contraindications and safe use of hot and cold stones. Students will learn how to prepare, heat, cool, clean and apply stones effectively, while developing a full-body stone massage routine that can be integrated into existing massage treatments.
This Hot and Cold Stone Massage course gives therapists the practical skills and confidence to use heated and chilled stones safely and effectively, creating deeply relaxing, therapeutic and professional stone massage treatments.
There are no formal exams for this Hot & Cold Stone Massage course.
In-class assessment and instructor feedback - ongoing evaluation of practical skills with real-time feedback to support learning and development. A CPD Certificate will be given if the instructor determines that the required competencies have been met.
Following completion of this Hot & Cold Stone Massage course, students have been able to:
Open their own private practice, treating clients from home
Work in health clubs, spas, hotels or ski resorts abroad
Offer mobile massage treatments
Progress to further advanced massage training, such as:
Pursue degree-level studies in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy or Acupuncture
Supplement their full-time income with part-time massage work
Develop their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Join professional massage associations, increasing credibility and access to further resources.
To become a hot stone massage therapist you must first qualify in massage therapy usually with a Level 3 Diploma in Massage or equivalent. You then complete a CPD-accredited Hot Stone Massage course with a recognised training provider such as the London School of Massage. This ensures safe practice insurance eligibility and professional credibility.
Yes. Hot stone massage involves heat and carries risk if performed incorrectly. Professional certification is required for insurance compliance client safety and professional practice. Using hot stones without training is not recommended.
A Level 3 Massage qualification typically takes approximately 3 months depending on study format. Hot stone massage is then added as a 1–2 day CPD course once massage foundations are in place.
A hot stone massage uses smooth heated basalt stones placed on the body and incorporated into massage strokes. The heat helps relax muscles improve circulation reduce tension and allow the therapist to work more deeply with less pressure. It supports physical relaxation and nervous system calming.
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