Ch 9 Flashcards
A specifically designed table that allows massage to be done with the client lying down.
Massage table
A specifically designed chair that allows the client to sit comfortably during the massage.
Massage chair
A cushioned surface that is placed on the floor
Massage mat
Pillows, folded blankets, foam forms, or commercial products that help contour the flat surface of a massage table or mat.
Body supports
Coverings that provide the client with privacy and warmth.
Draping material
A substance that reduces friction on the skin during massage movements.
Lubricants
A method of auto-regulation to maintain internal homeostasis that interlinks body functions; a noninvasive continual exchange of information between the client and the professional.
Feedback
The ability to focus the mind by screening out sensation.
Focus/centering
Placing the body in such a way that specific joints or muscles are isolated.
Positioning
The procedures of covering and uncovering areas of the body and turning the client during massage.
Draping
