Body TX's Test Flashcards

1
Q

Aromatherapy

A

The therapeutic use of essential oils

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2
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Thalassotherapy

A

The therapeutic use of spa water

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3
Q

Balneotherapy

A

The use of baths from sea water, freshwater, or thermal springs

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4
Q

Vichy Showers

A

typically has 5-6 shower heads

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5
Q

Prone vs Supine

A
Prone = face down
Supine = face up
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6
Q

Scotch Hose

A

Used during a Vichy Shower treatment

Projects water to stimulate the client from 10-12 feet away

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7
Q

Client Concerns

A

Sanitation and Hygiene

Disinfectants should be visible in treatment room

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8
Q

Contraindications

A
Pregnancy
Heat Sensitivity
Open Wounds
Plastic Surgery
Claustrophobia
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9
Q

When to address Modesty

A

Prior to treatment

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10
Q

American vs European mentality

A

Americans have no history of nude bathing/Europeans do. Americans tend to be more modest

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11
Q

Three commonalities between body treatments and facials

A

Cleansing/Exfoliation
Targeted Skin Treatment
Metabolic Stimulation

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12
Q

How many species of Algae are there?

A

Over 25000 species

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13
Q

Rhodophyta

A

RED

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14
Q

Cyanophyta

A

BLUE/GREEN

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15
Q

Chlorophyta

A

GREEN

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16
Q

Phaeophyta

A

BROWN

17
Q

Layering

A

Perform an add on service during down time

18
Q

3 benefits to layering

A

expedites client service time
brings more money to the business
more stimulating

19
Q

Benefits of Body Wraps

A

Detox

Reduces cellulite

20
Q

Contraindications for Body Treatments

A
Allergies
Heart Problems
Diabetes
Vascular Problems
High or low blood pressure
21
Q

Benefits of Exfoliation

A

Achieve cell renewal

Helps w/acne

22
Q

Purpose of clay inside the mask

A

Pulls impurities and oils out of the skin (detox)

23
Q

How long have body treatments been around

A

Since the Egyptians

24
Q

What is an essential oil in its purest form?

A

NEAT

25
Q

Why do we wrap clients

A

prevent client from getting cold
allows product to remain in place
stimulates activity of the treatment

26
Q

Hydrocollator

A

Dry heating unit that heats thermal packs to an optimal temperature

27
Q

What do we ALWAYS end a service with?

A

Moisturizers

28
Q

List the 5 massage movements

A

Tapotement: Light tapping
Petrissage: Kneading
Effleurage: Long sweeping movements (we use this)
Vibration: Mimic the electrical vibration machine
Friction: Moving opposite direction

29
Q

Which is more aggressive? Salt to Liquid or Liquid to Salt

A

Salt to Liquid because there is more salt