Chapter 14 Beck Test

Question 1

Early Native American spas poured water over heated stones in small enclosures

These were known as

Answer 1

Sweat lodges (Kiva‘s by southwestern tribes)

Question 2

What industry are spas officially part of?

Answer 2

Hospitality

Question 3

What’s sets spas apart from other industry options?

Answer 3

Provide specialized services

Question 4

What should you do for someone’s first massage?

Answer 4

Often appropriate to use extremely light pressure over entire body at first

Question 5

Standard amount of massages per day

Answer 5

Five massages

Question 6

What is the typical timeframe for full body massages?

Answer 6

50 to 60 minutes

Question 7

Treats the bones and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord to free restrictions in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid increasing overall health and relieving pain and stress

Answer 7

Craniosacral therapy

Question 8

Focuses on a series of specific points along energy pathways/Meridian

Uses finger pressure to invigorate the body and allow healing energies to flow more freely

Answer 8

Shiatsu

Question 9

Both client and therapist submerged in warm (90 to 98°F) chest deep water. Therapist floats, stretches and massages guest to open joints, improve mobility and open energy pathways.

Answer 9

Watsu

Question 10

Your first and last strokes on an area are made to be

Answer 10

Especially relaxing

Question 11

What is a contraindication for cellulite treatment?

Answer 11

Shellfish allergies due to use of seaweed

Question 12

Benefits of mud/clay wraps

Answer 12

Nourishes and exfoliates ; humic acid helps draw out impurities

Question 13

Use of essential oils processed from herbs, flowers, fruits, stems, spices, and roots in massage, inhalation or other modalities to affect mood and improve health and well-being

Answer 13

Aromatherapy

Question 14

What to know about essential oils

Answer 14

Some oils can overstimulate the body. Usually recommended to use in combination with carrier oil or other medium

Question 15

Is chamomile safe to use during pregnancy?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

What note is Jasmine?

Answer 16

Base

Question 17

Lemongrass is

Answer 17

Refreshing

Question 18

A uniform mixture of two or more liquids (Ex. essential oil and massage lotion)

Answer 18

Emulsion

Question 19

Process of a aromatherapy wrap

Answer 19

Therapist places a drop of essential oil on fingertip and touches several energy points corresponding to shiatsu or acupressure points along the body

Question 20

Meaning of the word exfoliation

Answer 20

Word in Latin: ex (to take away) and folium (leaf)

Together meaning “take away leaves”

Question 21

A curved usually metallic instrument used in ancient Greece and Rome to scrape dead skin cells, oils, and dirt from bathers skin

Answer 21

Strigil

Question 22

What is body polish?

Answer 22

A more refined and gentler exfoliation service using smaller, and perhaps softer particles of exfoliate

Suitable for more sensitive skin types

Question 23

What technique is used for all exfoliation treatments?

Answer 23

Circular scrubbing action to avoid stretching the delicate connective tissues of the skin too far in any one direction

Question 24

When is a Vichy shower used?

Answer 24

Primarily for exfoliation and wrap services to wash off the product

Question 25

Should profit margin be talked about with clients?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

When are ski resort towns and beach resort spas hiring therapists?

Answer 26

Ski resorts higher in November while Beach resort spas hire more therapist in May