Indian Head Massage Flashcards
Which one of the following best describes the massage technique petrissage?
a. A sweeping movement
b. A deep pressure movement
c. A striking movement
d. A trembling movement
b. A deep pressure movement
Which one of the following is an effect of the massage technique vibration?
a. Stimulates the blood flow
b. Stimulates lymph flow
c. Stimulates muscle action
d. Stimulates nervous response
d. Stimulates nervous response
Which one of the following is a contra-action resulting from Indian head massage?
a. Sense of well-being
b. Increased relaxation
c. Increased energy levels
d. Fatigue
d. Fatigue
Where is the solar plexus chakra located?
a. Chest
b. Stomach
c. Throat
d. Pelvis
b. Stomach
Which one of the following conditions would not prevent Indian head massage?
a. During chemotherapy
b. Epilepsy
c. Thrombosis
d. Labyrinthistis
b. Epilepsy
What is the commercially acceptable service time for an Indian head massage?
a. 30 minutes
b. 45 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 75 minutes
45 minutes
Which one of the following is the most important reason for gaining client agreement prior to treatment?
a. To prevent the client from changing their mind
b. To fix the cost of the treatment
c. To meet health and safety legislation
d. To ensure the client understands the treatment procedure
d. To ensure the client understands the treatment procedure
Which one of the following is the most important reason for removing the client’s hair and jewellery accessories prior to treatment?
a. To prevent time wasting
b. To meet a commercial time
c. To prevent disturbance to the treatment
d. To prevent damage to them
c. To prevent disturbance to the treatment
Record cards should be kept accurate and up-to-date to meet which act of the following legislation?
a. Health and safety
b. Code of practice
c. Data Protection Act
d. Miscellaneous Government Act
Data Protection Act
Which one of the following best describes an imbalance in the crown chakra?
a. Poor sleep pattern
b. Difficulty in expression
c. Poor concentration
d. Digestive problems
a. Poor sleep pattern
- How many Marma points are there in the head and neck?
a. 27
b. 37
c. 47
d. 57
b. 37
- Which one of the following best defines a closed question?
a. A question that requires a one-word answer
b. A question that requires a sentence
c. A question that requires several sentences
d. A question that requires further in-depth conversation
a. A question that requires a one-word answer
- Which one of the following is a property of mustard oil?
a. Cooling
b. Warming
c. Soothing
d. Cholesterol free
b. Warming
Which one of the following is a psychological effect of Indian head massage?
a. Improved concentration
b. Improved blood flow
c. Improved muscle action
d. Improved lymphatic drainage
a. Improved concentration
Which one of the following describes a marma point?
a. Nerve ending
b. Energy wheel
c. Chakra site
d. Pressure point
d. Pressure point
Mustard oil is used to do which one of the following?
a. Calm and soothe the skin
b. Decongest the skin
c. Warm the tissues
d. Reduce sensitivity
c. Warm the tissues
Which one of the following is a contra-indication to Indian head massage treatment?
a. Scar tissue
b. Baldness
c. Impetigo
d. Alopecia
c. Impetigo
Which one of the following is a traditional Indian head massage medium?
a, Grapeseed oil
b. Almond oil
c. Olive oil
d. Sesame oil
d. Sesame oil
Following an Indian head massage treatment, how long should a client be advised to leave the oil on their hair?
a. 2 hours
b. 8 hours
c. Overnight
d. A month
c. Overnight
What is the colour of the root chakra?
a. Red
b. Orange
c. Yellow
D. Green
a. Red
Indian head massage is part of which tradition?
a, Native American
b. Chinese
c. Ayurvedic
d. Western
c. Ayurvedic
Which three chakras are balanced at the beginning of an Indian head massage?
a. Crown, third eye and throat
b. Third eye, heart and solar plexus
c. Solar plexus, crown and third eye
d. Heart, throat and crown
a. Crown, third eye and throat
Which one of the following describes coconut oil in its natural form when colled?
a. Gel
b. Wax
c. Semi-solid
d. Solid
c. Semi-solid
Which one of the following is a traditional Indian Head Massage technique?
a. Pressure point
b. Hacking
c. Frictions
d. Champissage
d. Champissage
