Mikki, many of the top educators in stone massage travel the county teaching there technique and they do vary. I would suggest you look into where your interests may lie from deep tissue or energy work. Looking at DVDs might help in deciding who you would like to study with.

All the best in your new career


Mikki said:

I'm currently a Massage Therapy student and have been thinking about doing a more in-depth course in Stone Therapy. Does anyone know of a good course in the Philadelphia area?

Add me to the list of those excited to learn hot stone techniques. I have watched every stone video on youtube and can't wait to find a class near me to get some hands-on training.

yup the stones help heal the healer...I have been at this for so many years my grandkids think i am a stone!! I could never do this kind of work if I had to rely on my hands alone...
As folks talk about seeking CE education it is important to think about the difference in course content...it can not be fully described here but it is important to research the methodology you plan to study. Like Bruce mentioned if your interest is energy or deep tissue it may lead you in one direction or another....but an important thing to remember is,...If they do not teach both hot and cold stone use, then they may not have a full understanding of the science behind the use of therapeutic temperature on the body. Without fully understanding what temperature to use, where to apply it, when to use it and how to apply it, you are simply not getting the full benefit of this modality. There are always add on courses for technique and focus on style, but be sure your foundation courses teach you the complete range of temperature with the science and physiology to help you know how to best serve your client. There are hundreds of 'expressions' of Geothermal Therapy on the market, NCBTMB has given them all CE provider status (a pet peeve of mine) but I know of only about two dozen methods that teach enough science to set you on the right path.