Client Consultation Flashcards
very important part of treatment
time to gather & exchange information with client.
Client Consultation
longest when detailed information is provided & accurately recorded on treatment card
initial consultation
Name
Status
Address
Date of birth
Home/Work telephone numbers
Occupation
Doctor’s name, address, and telephone number
personal details
could determine status of the client’s health
surgical operations
pregnancies
serious illnesses
Past Medical History
things that need to be considered before deciding whether to give client a massage or not
medication
general health
current treatments
Present Medical History
must be recorded at beginning of the treatment and compared throughout the entire course
Examination
details that will help therapist select the massage
Skin types
Stretch marks
Areas of hard/soft fat
General muscle tone
Fluid retention
Skin Conditions
factors & reasons that will help therapist decide whether it is advisable to give a client a massage or not
Massage Analysis
Conditions and areas affected with conditions should be avoided
Contraindications
reactions of the body of the client that may occur during or after a massage.
Contra-actions
a mark or discolored patch that lies flat on the skin
macule
a small, elevated pimple
papule
a very small, scaly blister containing fluid
vesicle
small plugs of sebum
Milia/Whiteheads
a plug of compressed sebum
blackhead
