Hot Stone Massage Course for RMTs

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Explore the art and science of Hot Stone Massage!

Next course: TBD, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Intent Health Clinic, Vancouver

Price: $450 + GST

What to expect

Grounded in a trauma-informed, evidence-based framework, this training explores how hot stones can support the therapeutic benefits of your massage treatments.

Patients often describe hot stone massage as soothing, grounding, and deeply comforting.

Learn to confidently integrate hot stones into your practice - and expand your therapeutic toolbox with a technique your clients will love.

You’ll receive a certificate of completion and lifetime access to a living document with key course content, demo links & resources.

Before the in-person day, complete a self-paced online module, including:

  • Trauma-informed massage therapy approaches, including clear examples of language that can be directly integrated into your practice

  • An evidence-based look at the benefits of massage - and how hot stones can support them

  • Discussion of massage’s ability to help with nervous system regulation and interoception

  • Full-body hot stone massage sequence demonstration videos

In-person practice includes:

  • Using both a roaster & heating pad system

  • Disinfection protocols

  • Hands on practice time & guidance for confident integration into your work

Meet your Instructors

Masumi Kaneko, RMT (hands-on practice lead)

Masumi brings a grounded, nurturing presence to her practice. She fell in love with hot stone massage for its ability to offer patients a rich sensory experience that helps people feel calm and connected to their body.

Masumi’s approach to massage is gentle, intentional, and rooted in nervous system care. She creates a treatment environment where scent, sound, and touch work together to invite the body into rest. With professional interests in stress, anxiety, insomnia, and hospice care, Masumi believes in the power of wholehearted attention and kind touch to support healing. She’s excited to share her passion for hot stone massage with fellow RMTs.

Jenn Sharman, RMT

(trauma-informed, evidence-based lead - online portion)

Jenn is a passionate, lifelong learner with a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to massage therapy. She loves engaging in thoughtful discussions with RMTs and students, fostering curiosity and a spirit of continuous growth.

Jenn’s approach to massage emphasizes the co-regulation of both the patient’s and practitioner’s nervous systems, creating a space where the patient can truly feel at ease. When combined with a therapist’s calm, intentional presence, hot stones can offer a deeply soothing sensory experience. Jenn looks forward to helping you expand your clinical toolbox with confidence.

FAQs

  • At Intent Health Clinic in Vancouver: 1669 W 3rd Ave.

  • Your usual comfortable massage attire, snacks and food if desired.

  • There is a small fridge and a microwave on site. There are cafes in the area (for example, Prado on Fir and 2nd) and restaurants on Burrard and 4th such as Tractor and Tacofino.

  • Sheets, oil, stones, roaster and heating pad systems are available for your use at the course.

  • Yes! We will have both types of systems and you’ll have a chance to practice with both. 

  • We contacted Vancouver Coastal Health and the CCHPBC to confirm expected protocols and we also published the information here so that all RMTs can reference it.

  • Full refunds (minus a $50 admin fee) are available up to 4 weeks before the course. At the 4 week mark, the online course opens and from that point on, no refunds will be issued.

  • RMT insurance companies such as Brokerlink (Lackner McLennan) require a course certificate. The course must include hands-on practice.

  • Please let us know in advance if you would like to purchase a set of 32 stones for $150.

  • Yes! You’ll receive a link to a living document that will summarize all the key points covered in the course. It will include video demonstrations of hot stone massage sequences; links to resources on the evidence-based benefits of massage and trauma-informed massage therapy principles; up-to-date disinfection protocols and more. As information evolves, we will add to the document so that you can ensure you always have up-to-date information.

  • Please click the button below to apply for the course.

    Because this course integrates hot stone massage with trauma-informed, evidence-based learning, applications are reviewed to ensure a good fit. This helps support a meaningful learning experience for all participants.

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