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Professional one day Practitioner training course in Hot and Cold Stone massage, using deep tissue techniques which covers the full body and face.
Our Hot and Cold Stone Massage Course offers massage techniques that go back many thousands of years.
This therapy has become one of the most popular over the last ten years. Working in harmony with massage, this hot and cold stone massage technique places the stones on the client's body and also in the therapist’s hands.
This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Towergate, Thinktree, CTHA and FHT, The Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
This is a professionally recognised one day course, allowing you to gain insurance and offer it to your clients and charge and work in spas, hotels, salons or mobile.
10.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays
or 10.30am – 5.00pm if you choose to attend on a weekend date.
For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 min lunch break and a short afternoon break.
Quality Training at Affordable Prices
Your qualification needs to be verified before you can be accepted onto this course, we are happy to help with this and check your qualifications if you are unsure if you have a level 3, please email us here: sue@gatewayworkshops.co.uk
We will require a copy of your qualification before you attend (this is to be sent to your tutor). If you have an ITEC or VCTC level 3 massage qualification (or similar) then you can sign up for this course immediately.
However, if in doubt please read the extra information provided explaining what can be accepted and what we are not allowed to accept (due to insurance and professional accreditation body laws) which can be found above in the information tab marked/named 'Accreditation & Entry Requirements' which can be found at the top of this course page under the main large photo.
Here you will find all the information required. When you attend an advanced massage course, it is a requirement that a level 3 is needed as you would struggle without this knowledge and it is important to keep standards high and students safe both when learning with us and working with clients, so that they are able to get insurance cover and use this professionally.
A deposit of £65.00 is payable when you book with us.
The remaining balance is paid to the course tutor and payment instalments are available, to help you budget. The tutor will be in contact with you as soon as you choose your date and book with us, they will send you full course information, payment options & directions to the venue and they will be available for any questions that you may have.
Course content and further information about this course can be found below - please scroll down this page.
You will work on the front and the back of the body, learning a full body routine and a short demonstration for the face too.
On this course you will learn:
Native tribes of Hawaii and Tibet, American Indians and Chinese practitioners have used this therapy to help treat medical problems and ease tension in the mind and also dealing with the body making it a holistic whole body treatment.
Using stones can penetrate the muscle fibres to a deeper level than manual massage alone, allowing it to be more effective for your client.
After you have completed this massage course with us you are able to gain unlimited, FREE online access to the course video and will become an invaluable resource for future reference. Alternatively you can buy a hard copy DVD Disc on the day from your tutor.
We have many venues and dates on offer in London and all around the UK including Ireland.
Maximum of 6 in a class, keeping it small ensuring individual attention
This course holds between 5 - 13 CPD points (all professional bodies are different please check with the one you are registered with for confirmation of points they award for one day courses)
No we provide the hot stone kit and stones so you do not have to buy the hot stone kits before you attend the class as we provide these on the day.
If you wish to buy the kits afterwards your tutor will advise the best place to buy these and the costs.
Or you can buy what you require now we have an excellent supplier that we have used for over ten years, all our tutors used their reliable products you can find all of their info here:
https://www.gatewayworkshops.co.uk/products/hot-stone-kits-heaters/
Discounts are available to all those who order using the 'Gateway' code on check out!
To view our dates and the many venues on offer it is easy, simply click on the purple buttons called 'view venue/dates' scroll down this page, located below.
We offer small classes of just 6 students, making sure that you get individual attention and high quality training from a very experienced tutor.
We also train the therapists at Gleneagles 5 star Hotel and Spa - Cliveden Hotel and Spa – Champneys’ therapists on a regular basis and all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff/Therapists in beauty.
Mandarin Oriental Spa at the Knightsbridge 5 star hotel and Dior.
Makeup Artists at Large Filming Companies and Makeup Artists Hollyoaks for Channel 4 - And Many other Large Hotels, Famous Spas and Salons for Massage and Beauty.
Course times, full course content, course accreditation and dates available, can be found further down this page.
✅ Train with a multi-award winning school, over 25+ years proven history of quality training at affordable prices.
✅ Learn with passionate and caring tutors.
✅ Certificate given on the day on completion of a successful practical assessment with your tutor.
✅ No case studies are required - no written exams
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again FREE of charge (see our full terms and conditions for full information if needed) however, due to small classes this is rare but available if required.
Many students cannot afford a long sports massage course and decide on this course instead. It teaches you many popular techniques that you can use with your clients and makes, you stand out from other therapists.
This is an insurable course with a recognised qualification, allowing you to use this therapy with the general public and charge for it.
Please check that your qualification is accepted before booking - this information can be found here, no need to email us. You will find all the information required by clicking on the above Accreditation & Entry Requirements tab.
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We have weekday and weekend options.
If you are attending our one day courses the times are as follows:
10.00am - 4.30pm Weekdays
or 10.30am – 5.00pm if you choose to attend on a weekend date.
For our one day courses, you will receive a 45 minute lunch break and a short afternoon break also.
This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, CTHA, FHT, Towergate and Thinktree.
You will receive an insurable professional certificate allowing you to use the therapy you learn with us and charge your clients or work in a salon, as it is a recognised qualification on Government & Councils Approved Accredited list.
For more information, see Accreditation & Entry Requirements information tab above.
When you book a course with us, we take the deposit for the course (we do not take the full payment) then once you have booked, your details are sent directly to the tutor and they will contact you with regard to the balance.
We give you this option as many students do not wish to pay in full for their course straight away as they have limited funds, so often this can allow you if you book in advance to only pay the deposit and then pay the balance later, allowing you to budget.
Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget - The tutor will be in touch once you pay your deposit and book to easily arrange this with you.
You will have a choice to pay the balance straight away or it can be paid in instalments.
You will receive a confirmation email from the tutor once you have booked and within this email it will give you the information you require so you can pay the balance directly to your tutor.
If you are a company paying for a student to attend, please email us as we provide a Pro forma invoice if required, we are happy for the tutor to contact you directly to charge the full amount so you do not have to pay in two payments (please note this is only available for company bookings). We can arrange this for you on request.
It’s quick and easy to book with us; you can immediately look forward to your course and a great day learning a new therapy.
We have caring and helpful tutors who will be in touch with you quickly and they are contactable before your course starts, helping you with any questions you may have, making your decision to book with us the right one.
It is important to know you are in safe hands now, on your training day and when your course has finished. You will receive excellent aftercare and help and advice from your tutor when needed.
We are an award-winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey.
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
Voted The Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won 5 years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.
When you book with us you have peace of mind, we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by many recognised professional bodies. We pride ourselves on very high standard courses which are reflected in our high pass rates!
We are a trusted school, trading since 1998 and accredited by all the top professional bodies.
We have trained many professional therapists and make-up artists from large professional salons, hotels and spas at:
Gleneagles 5 star hotel and Spa Scotland
Champneys Health Resorts
Bobbi Brown UK & Ireland
Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Top Hotels and Spas
The Mandarin Oriental Spa at Knightsbridge
Dior, John Lewis Spa, The Sanctuary and many other leading companies.
We have trained many salon therapists, mobile therapists and corporate ladies and gentlemen.
We have also trained thousands of complete beginners, police officers, air hostesses - flight attendants, office workers, mums, retired men and women, members of the NHS, all looking for a rewarding career change or an extra income.
We offer value for money, professional training from passionate and skilled tutors and the chance to earn an extra income or maybe offer you training to allow a complete life change and a different career path.
Receive these Gifts when you Train with us
FREE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHEN YOU ATTEND:
Anatomy and Physiology e-manual
FREE Access to massage downloads to help you remember routine
Access to our FREE 'Hands Free' Massage Video Download too!
Discounts off therapist insurance and products
No
You do not need to take a model with you as you will work with another student on the day of training.
If you do not wish to be worked on due to medical reasons, sometimes the tutor can provide one or you can bring someone with you if advised beforehand. The tutor will be happy to discuss this with you.
AT OUR COURSES YOU WILL BE WORKING ON EACH OTHER, SO NO MODELS ARE REQUIRED UNLESS YOU PREFER TO BRING ONE AS YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE WORKED ON. JUST LET US KNOW WHEN YOU BOOK AND WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP WITH THIS.
What should I bring with me
All products that you use on the day whilst learning will be provided on the day of your training for massage, beauty and spiritual courses and are included in the price of your course.
Students should bring pen/pencil, paper and own lunch. Loose/comfortable clothing should be worn. You do not need to take anything with you to a class - all massage & beauty couches, chairs, towels and equipment are all provided.
If you are booking a massage course - because massage will be undertaken, normal standards of cleanliness will be expected including short fingernails.
The class runs with 2 or more people booked on and you can book 24 hours before the start date if you wish.
The tutors will be able to advise you on the best and most affordable equipment and/or kits to buy when you train with them so you can use these with your clients, or if you wish to buy them before you train you can!
There are no written exams for our one day courses, only a practical assessment by the tutor as you work during the day. The guidance you receive from your tutor will allow you to easily grasp your new skill.
You do not need to wear a therapist tunic or whites unless you wish to, comfortable clothing is fine.
We do have a product page on our website which offers discounts on many products that the tutors use, which you can check out any time.
Our certification is not brand specific.
You will get a practitioner's certificate and it does NOT say one day course anywhere on it.
It is a professional practitioner’s certificate and the accreditation body logos are also on your certificate, showing who has approved it for insurance purposes.
Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
If you are choosing a massage or beauty course, our courses are popular because the certification we give you allows a student to work with whichever particular brand they choose to purchase later and use with their clients.
Importantly, we teach effective and safe methods with products that our tutors love to use, but do not insist on the students who attend having to continue with any one given brand afterwards to gain insurance and use what they have learned with us professionally.
This then allows students to make their own choice of brand and also means that they are not tied by any particular brand when it comes to their insurance, so should they ever have a problem and if a claim is made and they have changed brand, they would still be covered, (please check this with your insurance provider) giving you a lot more flexibility.
This also means you are not tied into buying brands from us, which is very restrictive and only makes the school you are buying them from money but does not benefit you. This means the certificate you gain with us gives you the freedom to use whichever brand you wish, the tutors can guide you towards good products but ultimately it is your choice!
In some cases your insurance may be invalid if you train with a branded product detailed on your training certificate and you then change to another brand. However, providing non brand specific training allows us to offer our courses at a lower cost, allowing you to spend what is right for you on the necessary products rather than buying unnecessary and costly equipment.
The tutor will be happy to discuss products, prices and how much you can charge for the therapy on your training day. The tutor will also cover the insurance information for you, we receive a discount with a large insurance company covering our training for those of you new to this field or wanting to change to a new and more affordable cover.
Yes we do offer discounts for products you can use after your course - We have teamed up with some excellent companies to offer really good discounts to our students.
We give you all of this information in your course manuals you receive (included in the price of your course) on the day of your training
Sadly No
We are sorry we cannot do this, we have to stick to the advertised numbers due to specialising in small classes and not having room at the venues to take more people.
However what we suggest is to book onto the next date available that you can make and when filling out your details, there is a note box section within the booking form.
You can request here that you can be moved to the earlier date if there are any cancellations so you can be prioritised and contacted if we have anyone drop out.
All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online. Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.
If the venue you selected says there are no dates available, please choose a different venue you can travel to or alternative date option - or you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations and we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.
For Dates & Venues on offer and also the Course Price - please use the PURPLE LINK BUTTONS which are located on this page to be able to view all dates available.
It will give you a list of venues where we offer this course and also the dates and price.
It is quick and easy to book with us and we only take a small deposit to book you on.
No you do not have to take a written exam on the day, only a practical assessment.
No case studies are required - no written exams, certificate given on the day on completion of a successful practical assessment with your tutor.
All our courses have been awarded CPD points (Continuing Professional Development). There are a certain amount of points required by the various bodies (IFPA, FHT etc) to ensure that members are up to date with various therapies. For example Aromatherapists are required every 3 years to keep their training in massage up to date and will look for CPD courses to be able to do this.
Yes - Payment Instalments Available on Courses, to Help you Budget - The tutor will be in touch once you pay your deposit and book to easily arrange this with you.
If it is a massage or beauty course the answer is -
No
Avoid being caught out - continue learning your massage and beauty at a venue with a tutor to get the best tuition - be safe and ensure you can use what you learn professionally and still get insurance cover.
We do offer some of our others courses online as well as at our venues - for example some of our spiritual courses are available online but no massage or beauty courses.
It will be mentioned on each course page, if there is an online version available.
Why we do NOT offer the hands on practical massage or beauty courses online
1. This is because we feel that it is not safe to offer massage or beauty courses online as you require a tutor to be with you in a room to guide you as these are hands-on therapies
2. Also the councils are looking to regulate our industry and the insurance companies are looking to make stricter laws with their policies and cover - which we welcome
3. It will be a lot harder to get many courses verified and covered for insurance soon due to new Government and council laws coming very soon
4. You need a professional assessment on the day of your course in person to make sure you have learned a hands-on therapy safely, this cannot be done online or by zoom and likely not be accepted in the near future
5. We want to make sure any massage or beauty qualification you gain can be used professionally and this needs to be with a tutor at a venue for insurance companies to be able to continue to insure you moving forwards
6. Many large spas, hotels and salons will not take an online training certificate for massage or beauty and will ONLY accept a qualification gained with a tutor face-to-face at a venue for their insurance purposes
7. To be taken seriously in our industry you want to make sure you get the right training with an experienced tutor - you can never replace this with online training as practical courses should be learned safely with a tutor face-to-face who has the right experience and tutor insurance to teach you correctly
8.You learn a lot by receiving a treatment as well as learning how to give a treatment, you cannot experience how it feels or what it should feel like if you learn over zoom or by video - this is why you learn best being in a class with other students
We have two massage courses that have both practical hands on and also online learning:
PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CANCER ONCOLOGY MASSAGE COURSE AND OUR BABY INSTRUCTOR MASSAGE COURSE - THESE TWO COURSES ONLY HAVE ONLINE LEARNING AS WELL AS PRACTICAL HANDS ON LEARNING AS WELL
The practical part of these courses are held at one of our venues and the theory part of the course is learned online.
The online part of the course will be yours to start in your own time with your own tutor to guide you every step of the way.
The Practical hands on Part of the Course:
You will be guided through the practical day by your tutor, in a small group, with lots of individual attention.
Please scroll up to the top of the course page and you will see some information tabs you can click on, for further information.
Only some of our massage courses require a previous qualification to attend (many do not) but we can help you with this.
Please scroll up to the top of the course page (under main large photo) and you will see some information tabs you can click on, for further information.
Please look for the 'Accreditation & Entry Requirements' information tab.
Click on this tab, to read what is accepted for an advanced massage course and how to contact us if you need us to check if your qualification is a level 3 that can be accepted or not - as we can help with this.
Thank you
Yes
If you are a salon, college, spa or hotel etc and require in-house training, please email us as we can organise a trainer to come to your location with 4 or more students.
We have a long history of offering high quality in-house training with experienced tutors who can come to you.
Our courses are fully recognised and accredited, making them fully insurable for the therapist to use professionally.
We train Therapists and we also offer in-house training, we currently train all of Bobbi Brown's UK staff and have done for the past 3 years, Gleneagles 5 star Hotel and Spa Scotland, Make-up Artists at Large Filming Companies and Hollyoaks for Channel 4 and Top Hotels and Spas.
You do NOT need insurance to take our courses, but we advise you to act professionally and obtain suitable professional liability insurance (if you intend to use what you have learned on our practitioner courses and use them with the general public.)
Prices for insurance vary but work out at about £60 - £80 a year depending which therapy you train in.
Full details are given to you on the day of your course, however if you are a therapist already and have insurance you will be able to add your training to your existing insurance (we always advise you to check first before booking) or if they do not offer it for what you have learned we can suggest alternatives, so you are covered.
All this information can be found in your course information or you can contact your tutor at any time for further information or help and aftercare when needed.
Gateway highly recommends Westminster for therapist insurance. They are affordable, reliable and many of our students use them on a yearly basis. You will be given full information for Westminster insurance on the day of your training and you can also find their information in the product/shop section of our website.
Yes
Many other companies offer similar courses but have much larger classes therefore it has to be taught over a longer period of time. You may be asked to come back a second day to go over what you have learnt as the tutor does not have time to get around the class due to the large numbers.
Some other schools offer their courses over 2 days, sometimes it is a good way to get you to pay more but very often you will learn the same routines, so what is the difference? They will often have much larger classes so they will have to spread their training over a longer period of time, however we believe in small numbers so you receive one to one tuition.
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge. However, due to small classes this is rare but available if required.
FOR MASSAGE AND BEAUTY COURSES
We also send you a fantastic FREE Anatomy and Physiology manual before you attend our courses; another reason why some training classes elsewhere are over 2 days.
This will be due to the fact the tutor will spend a lot of the time reading about the A & P on the day which we feel you should not pay for, so we give you a free manual so you can to do this in your own time. Relevant anatomy and physiology will of course be covered on the day.
Please however remember this manual is an extra freebie from us, your course training manual is included in the cost of the course and you will receive this as a fully bound hard copy on the day of your training.
Yes.
All booking fees (deposits) are inclusive of VAT, Gateway is registered for VAT as a school and booking/promotional agent.
The 'course fee’ (balance) payable to the tutors is VAT exempt as VAT is not applicable to Education.
The price on the website is inclusive of everything, no hidden charges.
Receive these Gifts when you Train with us - Giving you added extras worth over £50!
FREE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHEN YOU ATTEND:
Anatomy and Physiology e-manual
Access to our complimentary 'Hands Free' Massage Video Download too!
Access to course reference videos helps you remember routine taught
Discounts off therapist insurance and products
Yes
Our Promise to you - Yes you can repeat the course free of charge if needed.
Our tutors are so confident that one day is adequate for our one day Diploma courses, due to the small numbers they teach, if they or you feel you need to come back to repeat the course you can do this free of charge.
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free within 6 months when spaces are available with the same tutor.
However, due to small classes and the 1-1 attention you receive this is rare but for your peace of mind available if required.
You can find all the latest students’ feedback, good or bad, here on this page.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN RIGHT TO THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO VIEW THEM IF YOU ARE ON A MOBILE PHONE OR THEY ARE LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE PAGE IF YOU ARE ON A DESK TOP COMPUTER.
When you complete a course with us, you will receive an email asking you to fill out our student feedback form.
All of our testimonials are genuine coming from the students who have taken our courses and we have a very high rating on Trustpilot and our Gateway Facebook business pages.
You know when you book with us you are booking with a company that has over 20 years’ experience teaching thousands of students and we have passionate and caring tutors you can trust.
We look forward to you attending a course with us and receiving your feedback too!
Our tutors are passionate and kind and look after all our students, we are an established company with a 20+ year history behind us to make sure we get it right and we thank all those students who have sent in feedback, as we love to hear from them after a class.
Yes.
All our tutors hold teaching qualifications and are experts in their fields, they all have professional qualifications in all the subject areas that they teach with years of experience so you know you will receive the best training available.
Excellent tuition on the day with expert tutors, but also fantastic aftercare when needed and help with any questions, which makes us different and unique to many other companies offering courses; not only will you get great tutors whilst you learn - but also great aftercare too - many other companies do not offer this and leave you to your own devices.
Your tutor's contact details can be found in your website confirmation email you were sent when you booked with us, there is a link that takes you to your tutor's information with their email and phone contact details.
The tutor will also confirm your booking by email, giving you all the information you need for them and the full details for the venue and directions and final balance payment information.
All dates and availability are updated live as you book, once the deposit has been paid online, a place is allocated.
Please note the numbers available (which are showing when you visit our site on the date and venue pages) are correct on a minute to minute basis and will show full as soon as the course date becomes fully booked.
Courses run with two or more people booked on and some can get booked very quickly so early booking is advised so you do not miss out on the date you can make.
If a date is full, most students book onto the next date available that they can make and when filling out your details, there is a note box section within the booking form and you can request here that you can be moved to the earlier date if there are any cancellations so you can be prioritised and contacted if we have anyone drop out.
If the venue you selected says there are no dates available please choose a different venue you can travel to or if no other venues have a date suitable, you can email us to be put on the waiting list for any cancellations and we are happy to let you know as soon as one becomes free.
For our one day courses, practical tuition training materials - if you choose a massage or a beauty course, towels, blankets, creams/oils, massage tables/chairs are all provided on the day so you do not have to take anything with you.
Also included is a fully comprehensive award-winning manual.
The booking fee (your deposit) is inclusive of VAT and no VAT to pay, on the balance of the course fee.
Our Tutors
Our tutors are like a family unit; they deliver their courses with care and passion and have very high standards when it comes to our training. When taking a course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies, ensuring quality training with experienced tutors.
Established in 1998, we have a great team of tutors who have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring. They also take pride in the way they look after their students both on the day of their training and also offer great aftercare and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and with small classes you are assured of individual attention.
All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the Award in Education, PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer, so you know you are in good hands.
We have years of experience to offer you, ensuring that you will be delighted with the course you choose.
Yes.
Our professional training courses are recognised qualifications and accredited with the top bodies, which means you will be able to get therapist insurance allowing you to work professionally with the general public and charge.
We are accredited by many professional bodies. Established 1998 - Trusted, Professional & Recognised Courses on Government & Council Approved list.
Help in Finding Work After You Have Trained With Us
The one question we have been asked by the most students is how to find work after you have trained with us, so we have teamed up with a company that can help! They can help find therapists work in London and all around the UK, whether it is part time work or full time they can help.
This information can be found on our website. We want to make sure we look after our students that train with us to make it easier to build your client base or just top up what you already have.
You can find this information on our links page on our website.
Voted Awards of Excellence Winner 'Best Training School' 5 years in a row.
We Love what we do and have a passion for teaching. Trusted, Recognised & Insurable Courses on Government/Councils Approved Accredited list.
Join the thousands of students we train each year, we have a long term proven history and our feedback speaks for itself.
We also look forward hearing how you get on once you have completed a course with us.
We love what we do and have passionate tutors who very much look forward to welcoming you on a course with them soon.
If you feel one day is not enough training, you are able to come back to repeat the course again free of charge within 6 months when spaces are available with the same tutor.
However, due to small classes and the 1-1 attention you receive this is rare but for your peace of mind available if required.
Name: Laura Tatlow
Champneys
Tutor feedback: Tutor was great, really informative and knowledgable, really enjoyed the day and looking forward to my next course with gateway.
Did the course you attended live up to your overall expectations: Yes
Would you consider attending another course with us, if not tell us why: Yes
Course feedback: already booked on 3 more!
Would it be ok for us to feature your comments on our feedback page of our web site: Yes
Please watch our short introduction video, showing you what to expect from our massage courses and to learn more.
Please remember to activate the sound on video when it loads, before it starts to play!
Then scroll down this page to view all the course information, content of the course, price, venue and dates available.
The heat gently penetrates the skin and muscles, helping the client to relax and de-stress in double quick time. Essential oils can also be used, and other techniques like lymphatic drainage or reflexology can also benefit from hot stone massage.
This is one of our most popular courses that therapists wish to train in as their clients seem to love it!
The ancient healing art of stone therapy using various massage techniques and warm stones relaxes the body at its deepest level and is effective in creating harmony and balanced energy flow. The subtle energies of stones introduced into a treatment are known to promote a meditative state of quietude and calm. Stones formed by sedimentary and volcanic action are very effective.
The thermal conduction of the stones brings about local and systemic changes in the body, influencing the energy centres, balancing both body and mind. A combination of the unique energies of the stones and universal energy assist the balancing of the body’s internal energy flow (chi).
Massage is a perfect way to nurture our bodies and ourselves. Incorporating stones and crystals into a treatment can enhance the power of this contact.
DVD Available - We offer a DVD for this course for just £10 which can be bought on the day of your training, or our free download option - this is an excellent reference for those who have trained with us as a visual reminder for the technique learnt.
We are an award winning school, Number One Training School (out of over 80 schools) in the Beauty Industry Survey - By The Guild of Beauty and Holistic Therapists.
And Voted The Guild Awards of Excellence 'Best Training School' by students and won mulitple years in a row! We maintain high standards and are proud of our team of passionate and caring tutors.
When you book with us you have peace of mind we have a proven track record - established in 1998 and accredited by the top professional bodies.
Every year we train thousands of therapists, from Champneys Health Resort, large professional salons like Dior, leading hotels like the Mandarin Oriental Spa at the Knightsbridge 5 star hotel, the Sanctuary, John Lewis Spa, Bobbi Brown, Channel 4 as well as training therapists and complete beginners who come to us at one of our many venues.
98' to present date
© Gateway Workshops, students are not authorised to teach this course unless through Gateway. This is a therapist course only, information is copyright and to be used with their clients only and not taught to others.
Please note if your previous training was a weekend massage or 1 - 3 day course, this is not a level 3 that's required (not enough practical hours) and not accepted.
A qualification in reflexology or Indian head massage cannot be accepted as this is not full body massage.
Certificates are given on the day of training, a recognised Gateway Diploma qualification.
For course times, venue information, what to wear etc please use/click on the information tabs above where this information can be found.
The balance of the course fee is paid direct to the tutor and they will contact you by email as soon as the deposit is paid for the course.
All course manuals are included in the price of the course - you will get a bound hard copy course manual given to you on the day of your training.
You will also get a complimentary Anatomy and Physiology manual as our gift to you - worth £10!
This is given to you when you sign up for a course as an e-manual, via a link in your course confirmation from your tutor.
You do NOT have to read this before your course.
You do NOT have to bring it with you as it is for later reference if you need it.
It is an extra manual to save you having to buy Anatomy and Physiology books later saving you money.
We also send you the Gateway therapist accounts package after you have completed a course with us - complimentary worth £10!
This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Towergate, Thinktree, CTHA, FHT, The Federation of Holistic Therapists.
For more information, see Accreditation & Entry Requirements information tab above
Gateway accredited/recognised diploma
Insurable allowing you to gain insurance and use therapy with the general public and charge.
Specialising in small classes for individual attention
Why book with us - Accredited, Established, Trusted, Recognised and Insurable Qualifications
11.5 CPD course points has been awarded for this course by the beauty guild, 5 points by FHT and 5 by Embody - please check with whom you are registered for their guidelines on how many points they award for one day courses as they all differ.
For Existing CTHA Members
You can attend this course and gain your CPD points through the CTHA as it is recognised as additional learning and students are able to get insurance cover as this is through Holistic Insurance Services who will add it to the therapists insurance.
Feedback from Kate Griffiths
Amazing tutor she was very enthusiastic, knowledgable and kept us all interested and entertained throughout the day. I really can't give any constructive criticism because she was one of the best tutors I've had! Finished the course feeling very ready and capable to start hot and cold stone massages straight away.
Did the course live up to your expectations? Yes
Would you consider attending another course with us? Yes
What made you decide to book with Gateway
I did a pregnancy massage course previously and enjoyed the content of that course.
Where did you hear about Gateway? Previous Student
Feedback from Michelle Broad
Course: Hot and Cold Stone Massage Accredited Diploma Course
Tutor Feedback
Tutor was very knowledgable and full of information to pass onto students. Very thorough, professional, clear and detailed course details given. Would consider attending another course with Esther, her manner is very approachable and a comfortable environment
Did the course live up to your expectations? Yes
Would you consider attending another course with us? Yes
What made you decide to book with Gateway
Course nearby
Where did you hear about Gateway? Google
Did you find this web site easy to use? Yes
Is it ok to use your comments on the website? Yes
Feedback from Peter Blair
Tutor was first class host who made the students feel very welcome absolute credit to her profession and was able to create a warm friendly environment and her teaching skills were brilliant. Sometimes it is not only the course content which may make a student apply for another course but the character and personality of the tutor also plays a significant part. This is why I will not only be applying for another course in the future but also recommend the course to my friends and work colleagues.
Did the course live up to your expectations? Yes
Would you consider attending another course with us? YesDid you find the DVD helpful? Yes
What made you decide to book with Gateway
Continued Professional Development
Where did you hear about Gateway? Google
Feedback from Chelsea Dyke
My tutor was welcoming and made me feel instantly comfortable, she had a lot of background knowledge about not only the hot and cold stones but also any other question we asked. The way she taught made it very easy to pick up. She also made it very easy to contact her as I applied late and was very happy I could fit on the course.