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.
Hot bamboo massage is a therapeutic massage technique that uses heated bamboo canes of different sizes to apply pressure, roll and knead muscles. The warmth helps relax tissues while the bamboo tools allow deeper and more consistent pressure than hands alone.
Yes. Hot bamboo massage is highly effective for clients who enjoy deep pressure with warmth and want relief from chronic muscle tension or stress.
Yes. Bamboo massage is an effective treatment for muscular tension stress and restricted movement when delivered by a trained therapist following proper protocols.
Benefits include:
Neither is better universally. Bamboo massage offers deeper mechanical pressure while hot stone massage focuses more on heat and relaxation. The best choice depends on client preference and treatment goals.
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