hot/cold therapeutic stone massage
continuing education courses for R.M.T.s
About the instructor
Julie Redlin, R.M.T.
I graduated in 1992 from WCCMT and I have been in private practice since in Surrey B.C. Early on in my practice I suffered from tight forearms and achy wrists on a regular basis. I was told upon graduating that “most massage therapists only last 8 years”. I was saddened by this and I was determined to have a long and healthy career. Over 15 years ago I took an alternating temperature stone massage course and loved the technique from the start. My patients also loved it and it quickly became a technique I was using on every patient, it incorporated into my practice seamlessly. Within two weeks all my forearm and wrist pain was gone and has never returned. Following a request from a fellow R.M.T., I began to teach this career-saving technique, and the feedback has been excellent! I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you and teaching you how to add a very effective skill to your toolbox!
Level One: About the course:
The effectiveness of this technique lies in the use of heat as well as alternating temperature. As R.M.T.’s we know one of the main functions of massage is to increase circulation in tight tissues. Massage dilates the blood vessels flushing the tight area with fresh blood flow. Now imagine doing that WHILE holding a hot stone. The use of heat really speeds blood flow into the tissue, much quicker than our hands alone can accomplish. When the R.M.T. encounters an area that is particularly tight, we can choose to alternate between hot and cold stones to dilate and constrict the vessels. This acts like a pump bringing in fresh oxygenated blood, mobilizating waste products that were trapped, and then pushing it all back out of the tissue when the constricting cold stone is introduced. We can alternate between hot and cold stones several times if needed. We can choose to end on a hot stone (great for regular muscle tightness) or end on a cold stone ( excellent to control inflammation). In the matter of a minute or two the tissue just releases under your hands! You will find it surprisingly easy to feel the tissue tension right through the stone. You can use stones for your entire treatment or just the beginning of the treatment allowing them to do most of the hard work for you and therefore saving your hands! I will also be showing you how to replace strenuous thumb work using special tool shaped stones.
Who wants a cold stone on them during a massage?
I have developed a technique of using both a hot and cold stone at the same time which is really effective and distracts from the “bite” of the cold stone. Most patients don’t even notice the cold, but all the fabulous benefits are still there. This is not a spa course/technique. The benefits are extremely therapeutic in nature.
Register Below for level 1 or 2:
For additional information and to see course offerings, or to sign up for a course, please contact me or click on the blue button, I look forward to sharing this career/body saving technique with you!
Julie Redlin
778-808-1374 (call or text)
Course Structure and Details of level 1:
Accreditation: Falls within our Scope of Practice with the CMTBC under the new 2024 CEC requirements.
Days/Hours: The course is typically held 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Cost: $450. per student. Includes G.S.T.
Day 1: The first day of the course we cover a full body treatment, broken down into body parts, using only hot stones. This is essential to allow the therapist to get used to handling the hot stones and administering them in a safe manner.
Day 2: On the second day of the course you will learn how to safely alternate temperatures using both hot and cold stones. Use of special tools that will save your thumbs will be demonstrated and practiced. We will also cover sinuses as well as discussion of different conditions and pathologies and how to treat them.
If you wish to purchase a set of 30 stones to use in your practice I can make up a set for you. If ordered 2 weeks before the course deadline the cost is $120. incl tax, at the time of the course the cost is $135. and there is no guarantee on availability. The stones are natural basalt river rock hand selected by me.
The set includes:
6 Large leg stones
10 Medium back and arm stones
2 Special Tools
6 Small cervical stones
6 Cold stones (3 different sizes)
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COURSE STRUCTURE AND
DETAILS OF LEVEL 2:
Accreditation: Falls within our Scope of Practice with the CMTBC under the new 2024 CEC requirements.
Days/Hours: The course is typically held 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Cost: $450. per student. Includes G.S.T.
Level 2 focuses on a refresher of use of contrast stones, forearm tendinitis, Supraspinatus impingement, constipation, Pec and Intercostals, side-lying Gluts, ITB,
and OA of the hip, plantar fasciitis. If time permits we will also cover extensive cervical work and TMJ.
Testimonials:
“Best Course I’ve ever taken!!”
K.M., Vancouver B.C.
“I really enjoyed this course. It was simple and easy to follow but gave some interesting new perspectives and I loved the therapeutic focus. Definitely relevant to my practice and I can’t wait to try it out on my clients”
L.K., Victoria, B.C.
“Julie’s passion for her practice and use of stones is inspiring. The class offers lots of hands-on practice, clear information and open discussion. There was no wasted time, I’m looking forward to an advanced course!”
Caitlin Bailey, Cowichan Bay, B.C
“I loved Julie’s stones and overall attitude throughout the course. Great techniques and I’m happy with the knowledge I’m bringing to my practice.”
Lauren Wills, Victoria, B.C.
“A wonderful way to take care of the R.M.T.’s well being and to offer effective therapeutic options to patients”
H.S. Vancouver, B.C.
“So much valuable hands-on allowed me to gain confidence to implement this into my practice immediately.”
Michelle Almasi, Langley, B.C.
“Excellent course! Well structured and fun. Julie is an engaging and supportive instructor”
A.E., Victoria, B.C.
“A great course with ample amount of hands-on time”.
Melissa Dumaresq, Abbotsford, B.C.
“Wonderful class, well taught and easy to incorporate into everyday practice!”
C.B., Delta, B.C.
