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.
Contact us to learn more about our courses, events, and industry news.
Looking to expand your skills with accredited massage courses in London? Our Hot Bamboo Massage Course is designed for qualified therapists who want to deliver a unique, effective treatment that combines heat therapy with the power of bamboo.
Hot Bamboo Massage uses warmed bamboo sticks of varying sizes to knead, roll and apply pressure across the muscles. This treatment helps ease tension, improve circulation, release deep muscular knots and restore balance. It is also a fantastic complement to sports massage courses, as the bamboo provides deep tissue benefits without overstraining the therapist’s hands.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be fully equipped to integrate Hot Bamboo Massage techniques into your existing massage practice.
Hot Stone Massage uses smooth heated stones as part of a professional massage treatment. The stones may be held as an extension of the therapist’s hands, moved across the body or placed temporarily on suitable areas.
Cold stones may also be introduced selectively to provide contrast or a cooling application where professionally appropriate.
This course teaches:
The course is suitable for qualified:
Students who do not yet hold an eligible professional qualification should first complete the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage.
Qualified practitioners can also explore the wider range of massage courses for qualified therapists.
Hot Stone Massage is the principal focus of the course because it is the treatment name most clients and students recognise.
Students also learn how chilled stones may be introduced safely and selectively. Alternating warm and cool applications requires careful consultation, temperature control and awareness of the client’s circulation, skin sensitivity and general health.
The course does not teach students to use extreme temperatures or make medical claims about heat, cold or contrast therapy.
The course develops the practical and professional skills required to use heated and chilled stones safely within an existing massage practice.
Students learn:
Training covers:
A heater setting alone should not be relied upon to confirm that a stone is safe to apply. Stones must be checked before and during treatment.
Practical training includes:
Students practise techniques for the:
Students learn how to create a flowing treatment while maintaining draping, hygiene, temperature control and client comfort.
Students learn:
Training also covers:
Students should hold a recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in:
The qualification should include suitable Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Applicants must also:
Students without an eligible qualification may attend only with prior approval and may receive a certificate of attendance rather than the accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
Anyone unsure about eligibility should contact London School of Massage and provide a copy of their qualification before booking.
Students work as both therapist and model during the course.
They should be prepared to practise and receive heated and chilled stone applications on different body areas using professional draping and hygiene procedures.
Students with reduced skin sensation, circulatory conditions, pregnancy, recent surgery, active inflammation, skin conditions or another health concern that may affect participation should contact the school before enrolling.
There is no separate written examination or external practical examination.
Assessment takes place continuously throughout both training days through:
Students must demonstrate the required practical competence before the accredited CPD certificate is awarded.
Successful students receive a London School of Massage Hot and Cold Stone Massage CPD certificate.
The course is accredited or approved by FHT, CMA, BCMA, IGCT and IICT and carries 14 CPD points. Further information is available on the school’s Accreditations and Approvals page.
This is an accredited CPD course rather than a separate Ofqual-regulated qualification. Students must hold an eligible underlying massage qualification and obtain suitable professional massage insurance before offering stone massage commercially.
Students attending without an eligible qualification may receive a certificate of attendance rather than an accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
Qualified therapists may add Hot and Cold Stone Massage to an existing insured practice where the techniques fall within their qualifications, competence and professional scope.
Stone Massage may complement work in:
Therapists must maintain suitable equipment, insurance, temperature-control procedures, hygiene standards, consultation records and safe working practices.
Course completion does not qualify students to diagnose medical conditions or make unsupported claims about pain, inflammation, circulation or recovery.
Suitable progression options include:
Qualified therapists can also review the complete range of advanced and CPD massage courses.
This course is designed for qualified massage therapists, Sports Massage Therapists and other eligible soft-tissue practitioners who would like to add warmed bamboo techniques to their existing treatments.
Students should hold a recognised Level 3 RQF qualification in Massage, Sports Massage or an accepted equivalent that includes suitable Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology training.
If you are unsure whether your qualification is suitable, you are welcome to send London School of Massage a copy before booking.
The course is primarily designed for qualified therapists because it builds on existing massage skills, consultation knowledge and safe professional practice.
Students who do not yet hold an eligible massage qualification should first complete the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Massage.
Students without an eligible qualification may attend only with prior approval and may receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than the accredited practitioner CPD certificate.
You will learn how to prepare, heat, handle, clean and store bamboo massage tools safely and confidently.
Practical training includes selecting different sizes of bamboo cane, rolling, kneading, compression, static placement and using the bamboo as an extension of the therapist’s hands.
You will also learn consultation, contraindications, treatment planning, client positioning, temperature checking, aftercare and a structured Hot Bamboo Massage routine.
Hot Bamboo Massage is a specialist massage treatment that uses smooth, warmed bamboo canes of different sizes.
The bamboo can be rolled, pressed, kneaded or held against suitable areas of the body. This allows the therapist to apply broad and focused pressure while reducing some of the strain placed on the thumbs, fingers and wrists.
The warmth and pressure should always be adapted to the individual client’s comfort and treatment needs.
There is no separate written examination or external practical examination.
Students are assessed continuously during the training through supervised practice, tutor observation and individual feedback.
To complete the course successfully, students must demonstrate safe heating and handling, suitable bamboo selection, controlled pressure, good hygiene, professional draping and confident delivery of the treatment routine.
No. London School of Massage provides the professional massage couches, bamboo tools and classroom equipment required during the course.
Students may need to bring items such as:
Students normally work in pairs and take turns practising and receiving Hot Bamboo Massage, so a separate model is not required.
Students should be prepared to participate as both therapist and client during practical training.
Qualified therapists who successfully complete the course may add Hot Bamboo Massage to their existing massage or Sports Massage practice where it falls within their competence and professional scope.
Before offering the treatment commercially, you should check that Hot Bamboo Massage is covered by your professional insurance. Further information is available on the Therapists Insurance page.
Therapists may also wish to develop their practical skills through the Deep Tissue Massage Course or the Hot Stone Massage Course.
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