Mayumi Hawthorne – Contrast Therapy (Using Hot/Cold Stones)

Course Description

This 12 hours hands-on course will discuss a soft tissue technique using Contrast Therapy massage using Hot and Cold stones. A successful Contrast Therapy Massage depends on a clear understanding of the applications and bodily response to heat and cold applications of water using a variety of stones. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the benefits and contraindications of heat and cold applications using Basalt stones
• Proper protocol for a full-body Contrast Therapy Massage using Basalt stones on specific body areas as it relates to common muscular injuries
• Proper cleaning, sanitizing, and storage procedures for the instruments used in a Contrast Therapy massage using Hot/Cold stones

Supplies:

• Top and bottom twin or full size sheets to cover the massage tables (Massage tables will be provided)
• A pillow case for face cradle each day
• 1 washcloth size towel, 1 hand size towel and 1 bath size towel
• A lubricant of choice (Cream or Lotion) PLEASE NO AROMATHERAPY OILS

Provider:

Carol Mayumi Hawthorne
BS, CMT, NMT, LMT, BCTMB, CEST

NCBTMB PROVIDER #1799

Class Info

Times: Day 1: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; Day 2: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

CEU’s: 12

Price: $260

CLASS CANCELLED

Class Capacity: 16
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.

Location: Gwinnett College – Marietta, 1130 Northchase Parkway Suite 11, Marietta, GA 30067

Contact: Please call (470) 758-2323 if you have any questions.

Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.

Picture ID required at check-in

If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation. Minimum not met