Body TX's Test Flashcards
Aromatherapy
The therapeutic use of essential oils
Thalassotherapy
The therapeutic use of spa water
Balneotherapy
The use of baths from sea water, freshwater, or thermal springs
Vichy Showers
typically has 5-6 shower heads
Prone vs Supine
Prone = face down Supine = face up
Scotch Hose
Used during a Vichy Shower treatment
Projects water to stimulate the client from 10-12 feet away
Client Concerns
Sanitation and Hygiene
Disinfectants should be visible in treatment room
Contraindications
Pregnancy Heat Sensitivity Open Wounds Plastic Surgery Claustrophobia
When to address Modesty
Prior to treatment
American vs European mentality
Americans have no history of nude bathing/Europeans do. Americans tend to be more modest
Three commonalities between body treatments and facials
Cleansing/Exfoliation
Targeted Skin Treatment
Metabolic Stimulation
How many species of Algae are there?
Over 25000 species
Rhodophyta
RED
Cyanophyta
BLUE/GREEN
Chlorophyta
GREEN
Phaeophyta
BROWN
Layering
Perform an add on service during down time
3 benefits to layering
expedites client service time
brings more money to the business
more stimulating
Benefits of Body Wraps
Detox
Reduces cellulite
Contraindications for Body Treatments
Allergies Heart Problems Diabetes Vascular Problems High or low blood pressure
Benefits of Exfoliation
Achieve cell renewal
Helps w/acne
Purpose of clay inside the mask
Pulls impurities and oils out of the skin (detox)
How long have body treatments been around
Since the Egyptians
What is an essential oil in its purest form?
NEAT
Why do we wrap clients
prevent client from getting cold
allows product to remain in place
stimulates activity of the treatment
Hydrocollator
Dry heating unit that heats thermal packs to an optimal temperature
What do we ALWAYS end a service with?
Moisturizers
List the 5 massage movements
Tapotement: Light tapping
Petrissage: Kneading
Effleurage: Long sweeping movements (we use this)
Vibration: Mimic the electrical vibration machine
Friction: Moving opposite direction
Which is more aggressive? Salt to Liquid or Liquid to Salt
Salt to Liquid because there is more salt