Body TX's Test Flashcards

(29 cards)

1
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Aromatherapy

A

The therapeutic use of essential oils

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Thalassotherapy

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The therapeutic use of spa water

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3
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Balneotherapy

A

The use of baths from sea water, freshwater, or thermal springs

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4
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Vichy Showers

A

typically has 5-6 shower heads

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5
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Prone vs Supine

A
Prone = face down
Supine = face up
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6
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Scotch Hose

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Used during a Vichy Shower treatment

Projects water to stimulate the client from 10-12 feet away

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7
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Client Concerns

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Sanitation and Hygiene

Disinfectants should be visible in treatment room

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8
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Contraindications

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Pregnancy
Heat Sensitivity
Open Wounds
Plastic Surgery
Claustrophobia
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9
Q

When to address Modesty

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Prior to treatment

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10
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American vs European mentality

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Americans have no history of nude bathing/Europeans do. Americans tend to be more modest

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11
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Three commonalities between body treatments and facials

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Cleansing/Exfoliation
Targeted Skin Treatment
Metabolic Stimulation

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12
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How many species of Algae are there?

A

Over 25000 species

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13
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Rhodophyta

A

RED

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14
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Cyanophyta

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BLUE/GREEN

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15
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Chlorophyta

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GREEN

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16
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Phaeophyta

17
Q

Layering

A

Perform an add on service during down time

18
Q

3 benefits to layering

A

expedites client service time
brings more money to the business
more stimulating

19
Q

Benefits of Body Wraps

A

Detox

Reduces cellulite

20
Q

Contraindications for Body Treatments

A
Allergies
Heart Problems
Diabetes
Vascular Problems
High or low blood pressure
21
Q

Benefits of Exfoliation

A

Achieve cell renewal

Helps w/acne

22
Q

Purpose of clay inside the mask

A

Pulls impurities and oils out of the skin (detox)

23
Q

How long have body treatments been around

A

Since the Egyptians

24
Q

What is an essential oil in its purest form?

25
Why do we wrap clients
prevent client from getting cold allows product to remain in place stimulates activity of the treatment
26
Hydrocollator
Dry heating unit that heats thermal packs to an optimal temperature
27
What do we ALWAYS end a service with?
Moisturizers
28
List the 5 massage movements
Tapotement: Light tapping Petrissage: Kneading Effleurage: Long sweeping movements (we use this) Vibration: Mimic the electrical vibration machine Friction: Moving opposite direction
29
Which is more aggressive? Salt to Liquid or Liquid to Salt
Salt to Liquid because there is more salt