"Stone Medicine LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider." Provider #451227-10

The focus of these workshops are on the spiritual aspects of hot and cold stone massage with specific instruction on stroke technique and placement of heated and chilled stones for soft tissue manipulation. There are entry level courses that will serve the therapist who is seeking basic education in Geothermal Therapy, with unique strokes and advanced classes for those ready to take a deeper step into wellness methods with the Stone Tribe.

Stone Medicine courses are approved by the Geothermal Therapy Association
through a variety of national and international associations. 

All Stone Medicine courses are Board Certified through the Geothermal Therapy Association as 'Charter Courses'.  The Geothermal Therapy Association is an international organization certifying Geothermal  Therapy practitioners and educators who meet the strictest criteria for professionalism. For more information contact GTA at  www.stonewalkersassociation.com

 All workshops include demonstrations, lectures, written materials, manuals and hands on practice sessions. Education on the science of Geothermal Therapy includes contraindications, safe temperature ranges (both hot and cold), focuses on safety protocols and sanitation as well as ethics to help establish the highest quality professionalism. These professional courses are designed for the massage therapist who wants to offer a unique and highly skilled method of stone massage and not just another rock rub.

Learning Outcomes

 You will spend a large portion of your class time actively practicing the methods and techniques of this modality. Using both heated and chilled stones will allow you to fully understand the various temperatures and why they are used. Safety and Sanitation are of particular importance industry wide. The science and philosophies of all Stone Medicine courses ensure the highest quality education for the professional massage practitioner.

 Each morning the students sit on the ground (or floor) for ‘Sacred Circle’, developing an ‘Altar’ in the traditions of the Shaman. Ceremonies such as ‘Smudging’, ‘Prayer Ties’, ‘Shamanic Journey’, ‘Calling the Directions’ and ‘Gathering’ will be gifted to all who participate in a workshop.  

FEES

*  Ceremonies are always free; the class fees are collected only to cover expenses of the presentation and for the educational and certification portions of this workshop, you can not pay for ceremony!

 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Because of the spiritual nature of these workshops the gifts of personal development can not be measured. Many students have written to say it was life changing for them to participate in these events. (See Testimonials).

 Each workshop covers the course content but is totally unique because of the different individuals who attend. We become the ceremonies we offer to Creator, we do not ‘do’ ceremonies or go ‘to’ a ceremony, we are ceremony.

Instruction on how to work with the various ‘Animal Energies’ that come forward during the ‘Shamanic Journey’ portion of the level one Stone Medicine course help the student to know they have reached a deeper level of understanding about the connection of body, mind and spirit.

LESSONS FROM THE ANCIENTS

In ancient times a method of ‘reading’ the stones known as ‘Sacred Symbols’ was used to enhance a persons experience with the stone treatment process. This method is still in practice in many traditional Shaman rituals. You will learn how to lay the stones in this manner and to help your client ‘read’ them for a deeper understanding of Stone Tribe wisdom.

 The level one class is open to lay persons as well as professional body workers because the focus is on spirituality and not anatomy. Lay people who wish to develop a business will need to seek professional education and appropriate licensing from local governmental agencies. However this method of wellness has been used in the home, by family members, for many generations so we feel a need to keep it available to all who seek connection with the Stone Tribe.

INSTRUCTORS

 All Stone Medicine courses are taught by individuals who have received in-depth and individual training. (See Instructors for more information) These classes are held around the world at various locations (See Calendar). Contact host listed on the Calendar for more specific information on course fees, supply list, accommodations and travel recomendations.