Midterm Flashcards
client intake and consent
discuss contraindications
receive consent
check in
tabe set up
2 sheets
blanket (optional)
head rest cover/face towel
supplies for treatment
Swedish massage techniques
effleurage
petrissage
tapotement
vibration
friction
effleurage
gentle gliding strokes using palms, fingers, thumbs
warms up muscles, improve circulation, promote relaxation
petrissage
kneading squeezing muscles
helps release tension, improve flexibility, increase blood flow to tissue
tapotement
rhythmic patting or tapping
stimulates the muscles
invigorates body
wakes up nerves
vibration
gentle shaking or trembling movements
relax muscles, reduce stress, enhance well being
friction
applying pressure to specific areas to release knots and adhesions
targets tight spots and promoting muscle relaxation
exfoliation
to wash or rub with granular substance to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin
benefits of exfoliation
cleanse and remove dead skin cells
improve skin texture, tone, radiance by revealing fresh, smooth, bright skin
stimulate cell turnover, collagen and circulation
enhancing absorption and effectiveness of topical skin care products
reducing blemishes, acne, finalizes, wrinkles, age spots, pore size, and superficial scars
exfoliation contraindications
irritation
sensitivity
skin conditions
open cuts/wounds
certain meds - accutane
over exfoliation
physical exfoliants
salt and sugar scrubs
dry brush
exfoliating clot/mitt
loofah
chemical exfoliants
AHAs
BHAs
retinols
enzymes
dry brush
Ayurvedic medicine
benefits of dry brushing
stimulating lymphatic system
flushing toxins
exfoliation
increase circulation
helps break down cellulite
brush maintenance
clients have own brush
rinse brush after routine
dry in open sunny area
clean once a week using soap and water
don’t share
lymphatic system
part of immune system
keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections
lymphatic system works together to drain fluid called lymph from the body
dry brush process
start at feet and move up body
brush upwards
light pressure in thin/harder areas, more pressure in thicker areas
brush arms last up to underarms
follow with cool shower
moisturize
aromatherapy
practice using essential oils for therapeutic benefit
scent travels from olfactory nerves to brain impacting emotional centre of brain
inhalation or application
enhance feeling of well being