Lava Shell Massage Course
Accredited 2-Day Lava Shell Massage Training
Are you looking for a powerful, long-lasting heat treatment, that can give your massage clients deep pressure without leaving you exhausted? In search for a beautiful flowing form of bodywork that powerfully links mind, body and spirit?
This is the new Hot Stone Massage: Forged by nature under intense circumstances, Lava Shells emanate heat that penetrates up to 10x deeper than a regular massage, leaving your clients in a deep state of calm and tranquility.
During this 2-day, retreat style Massage Course, you will learn how to take your clients on a powerful spiritual journey with a 90 minute, full body Hot Lava Shell Massage. You will learn to provide a deeply soothing bodywork experience, combining powerful heat, long flowing strokes and the revitalising magic of minerals, sea kelp and algae.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive accreditation with the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists (IICT), so you can start or expand your own massage business or day spa.
Are you a massage therapist and feeling burnt out by Deep Tissue Massage or Remedial Work? The Lava Shell can help you! It will allow you to give a deep sports style of massage without the hard work.
Lava Shell Massage is a great stand alone therapy or can be used in combination with Remedial Massage or Deep Relaxation Massage. You can also use the cold shells for Deep Tissue and Sport Style Massage.
Please note: This style of massage is for participants over 18 years of age and you do not need any previous experience in massage or other healing modalities.
Course details - What this weekend entails
Welcome and Intention
The Anatomy of Lava Shells
Massage techniques and massage strokes
Massaging different areas of the body with shells: back and front of legs, arms and hands, face and head, neck and shoulders
Using your intuition with shells
Back massage incorporating shells
About Shells and detecting heat risks
Which lava blends to use on which clients
Hygiene and cleaning shells
Self-care and body mechanics
Contraindications & Aftercare advice
Familiarising yourself with Tiger Striped Clam Shells and the use of heat
Using Lava Shells for deeper tissue work and releasing deep muscle pain
Creating a healing space and draping and positioning
Meet Your Trainer
Jen is a Bodyworker, Massage Trainer and Breathwork Retreat Facilitator with over 25 years of experience. She has learned the art of massage from a variety of masters from around the world: from Traditional Thai Massage in Chang Mai, to a Full Mastership in Hawaii, studying the Ancient Art of Lomi Lomi (Kahuna) massage with Hawaiian Kumu Jeana Nalua on the sacred island of Maui.
When you massage from the heart and go with the flow of the ocean, real magic can happen
Her time in Maui allowed Jen to heal on a deep level. From there, she started helping others on their healing journey and is now passing on her knowledge, wisdom and love of massage to new up-and-coming therapists. Over the years, she has seen many therapists come and go who ended up burnt out or losing their passion for massage. By introducing new techniques and more flow, you will find that your passion for massage never dies. In fact, the more your learn, the more you will fall in love with it!
To make these new massage techniques and natural therapy treatments affordable to access, Jen created the Nalu Massage Training Academy. It is her mission to provide affordable, high quality, hands-on massage training, facilitated by a small group of highly experienced teachers.
All courses are taught in a small group setting, so you will have your teacher's full attention. Expand your modalities and keep your passion alive with Nalu Massage Training!
Aloha
If you have any questions or would like to chat, Jen is available on 0402 059920 or via email on info@nalumassage.com
The Tiger-Striped Clam
It may not look like much at first, but this little guy has quite a history! Over millions of years, the Tiger Clam has evolved to truly become one with its environment. Born with their shell, the clams spend their lives carefully filtering nutrients from the seawater, patiently building their home as they grow and thrive. During the process, they reduce greenhouse gases by filtering CO2 out of the water.
Islanders in the Philippines have been free diving to gather Tiger Clams as part of their basic diet for thousands of years. Previously, the shells were discarded as waste. However, nowadays these natural beauties are being recycled: Rather than throwing them away, the locals sort them, pairing the right sizes, shapes, and symmetry. Once they are matched, they are being sanded and bonded together. The end result is a beautiful, all-natural and surprisingly ergonomic tool that you and your clients will love.
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) accreditation
Course Schedule
Day 1 (Saturday)
5am - Sunrise Yoga (optional, at the yoga hall)
7am - Breakfast served at the Bhakti Guest House
8am - Introduction to massage, back of body demonstration and practical hands-on sessions with Lava Shells
12.30pm - Lunch served at the Guest house
1.45pm - Back of body practical session, including back, neck, legs and feet with shells
5pm - Finish for the day
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Free time or join the community events (meditation etc.)
9pm - Quiet time
Day 2 (Sunday)
5am - Sunrise Yoga (optional, at the yoga hall)
7am - Breakfast served at the Bhakti Guest House
8am - Front of body demonstration including legs, arms, hands, feet, head and neck with shells
9am - Checkout for room bookings
9:30am - Practical hands-on sessions with shells
12:30pm - Lunch at the Bhakti Guest House
1:15pm - Introducing specific ailments such as sciatica, neck issues etc., using hot and cold shells
5pm - Close and certificates
After the course, you will have access to the Nalu Tribe Facebook group, where you will have access to training videos and be able to chat and network with other therapists.
Testimonials
''I recently completed Lava Shell Massage training with Jen, and... IT. WAS. AMAZZZZZIIIIIINNNNGGG!!! Jen is a beautiful heart-centred facilitator who guides and encourages every step of the way. The Lava Shell Massage is such a beautiful modality too... love every thing about it. Mahalo''
- Leah Pepper
''An awesome weekend that was so much more than just training. It was an amazing journey from start to finish. Jen is a very professional and effective trainer. Everyone was made to feel comfortable regardless of their level of experience. As someone who had no experience, I now feel confident at starting my own massage business. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this training to anyone who is interested.''
- Alan Shackelton
''I found Nalu massage and Nalu massage found me. Jens teachings are a gift even to her and she freely passes her skills, knowledge, energy of healing to you so so naturally and is feels so natural and belonging to the space of healing.''
- Deborah Mcrobie
Cost & payment
The investment for this life changing, fully accredited massage course is $595 plus accommodation (includes 3x vegetarian meals each day). Before you book, please read our terms and conditions including our refund policy. Payment has to be received in full upon booking.
Available course dates
Accommodation
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day. From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you'll be sure to enjoy our meals.
If you have any specific dietary needs, you are welcome to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.