indian head massage Flashcards
what is the ayruveda approach?
balance of the body’s mind health and spirit
federal acts for indian head
work health and safety
privacy act 1998
therapeutic goods act
local council regulations
what is scope of practice?
performing allowable treatments in given profession
restrictions to indian head
allergy
injury
recent surgery
skin trauma
adverse effects
disturbed sleep
tiredness
increased urination
aftercare advice
avoid exercise
avoid heavy & spicy food
stay hydrated to flush out toxins
five elements of aryuveda
fire
water
air
earth
sky
tridosha (three doshas)
vata (air)
pita (fire)
kapha (water)
chakra points
crown
third eye
throat
heart
solar plexus
sacral
root
five key principles of ayruveda
- health
- triodosha
- triguna (components of mind)
- seven basic body tissue
- disease & cause
marma points
intersections for our vital life force & flow which are used to balance energy of the body
psoriasis
itchy red flaking skin
if inflamed cannot be massaged
urticaria
red puffy bumps (hives)
can spread when massaged
atopic dermatitis
dry itchy skin
prone to infection when massaged
seborrheic dermatitis
scaly dandruff patches on scalp
inflammation and itchiness when massaged