Chapter 25 - 27 Test Flashcards
Craniosacral massage
technique that focuses on releasing blockages in the flow of the craniosacral fluid and releasing emotional trauma - Upledger Milne, and Sutherland
Esalen
body/mind/spirit modality consisting of very light Swedish massage aimed at inducing deep states of relaxation
Feldenkrais
process of unlearning restrictive movement habits and replacing them with efficient, graceful movement. Awareness through movement and functional integration by treating the nervous system through the skeletal structure with painless manipulation - Moshe Feldenkrais
Lomi-Lomi
Hawaiian massage performed in rhythmic dance, 5000 years old -Auntie Margaret is modern authority
Lymphatic drainage massage
Very light in specific order - Dr. Hans Vodder
Mentastics
movement part of Trager work, involving conscious initiation of movement on part of client and then allowing the muscle to go to its natural place
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT)
directed at returning the body to a state of structural balance; also referred to as a trigger point therapy. - Developed by Leif and Chaitow - popularized in US by Paul St. John and Janet Travell
Reiki
practitioner channels universal energy directed at the healing of the client
Rolfing
Deep structural realignment in 10 sessions - Ida Rolf
Shiatsu
Japanese acupressure traditionally performed with client fully clothed on a mat on the floor
Swedish massage
focused on relaxation and the five basic strokes are the basis of many other techniques - Charles Fayette Talyor and George Henry Taylor brought to US in 1899
Touch for Health
applied kinesiology using muscle testing to determine weaknesses in structure. Treatment is to strengthen the weakness and/or release tightness in the opposing side by performing balances on the meridians - John Thie, DC
Trager
gentle rocking and other nonintrusive movements to facilitate the release of deep physical and emotional restrictions. The hook-up, a natural state of bing similar to a meditative state, is used to connect the practitioner with the energy of the client Dr. Milton Trager
Professional ethics
behaving with integrity in a morally acceptable and professional manner - protect and serve public as well as professional
Draping ensures
safety, comfort and privacy of client
Transference
phenomenon when client becomes too dependent on massage therapist to meet their emotional needs
business plan
contains expenses for starting and maintaining your business, as well as your goals for the coming year and your mission statement
budget
in business plan
Form W-2
Employee of a company receives from employer - year-end wage and tax statement to submit with individual tax return
Form 1099
Independent Contractor submits to IRS - year-end wage and tax statement to submit with individual tax return for any independent contractor wages in excess of $600; equivalent to the W-2 form for direct employees
business records
it is essential that they are kept accurately
Spine problems to the degree you can’t work on their spine - what reflexology point would you work
medial side of foot
Eunice Ingram
reflexology brought over to US (wrote the stories the feet have told)
Bindegewebsmassage
use of dermatomes (areas of innervation) of connective tissue to identify problems - based on theory that imbalance anywhere in the body is imbalance of the total body
Dr. of DC
chiropppractor
2 aspects to inhibitory reflexes in energy work
post isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition