Chapter 7 Beck Test Flashcards
Optimal temperature for a massage room is
72 to 75°
Massage rooms must have good
Ventilation
Lighting in a massage room should be
Indirect, reflective, or soft
A massage practitioners most important piece of equipment is the
Massage table
A massage table needs to have
1 to 2” of padding
What does the right massage table height depend on?
Style of massage, size of client, and LMT preference
A width of ____ is too narrow, not enough room for the arms
27”
The ideal massage table length is
76”
The three areas of a massage business
Massage area, business area, and bathroom area
The massage area must also include
A stool, lube, and bolsters
The size of a massage room should be at least
10 x 12‘
The best covering for a massage table is
Vinyl
To clean vinyl use
Soap and water
Deep tissue workers prefer
Lotion
Why is mineral oil not recommended?
Dries out skin, clogs pores, and depletes nutrition
What are the three steps to patch test?
- Place product on inner elbow
- Wait 15 to 30 minutes
- If reaction, wash with soap and warm water
Hypo allergenic products are found to be
Safe for most people
Massage creams have special properties that can
Sooth, cool, warm, and stimulate the skin
Laundry done weekly gives
1 1/2 to 2 weeks of linens
What position is your client lying to be using the face cradle?
Prone
How often should linens be changed?
Between every client
If a client cannot use lotion or oils, what can you use?
Cornstarch (weird)
