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client intake and consent

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discuss contraindications

receive consent

check in

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tabe set up

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2 sheets

blanket (optional)

head rest cover/face towel

supplies for treatment

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Swedish massage techniques

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effleurage
petrissage
tapotement
vibration
friction

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effleurage

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gentle gliding strokes using palms, fingers, thumbs

warms up muscles, improve circulation, promote relaxation

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petrissage

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kneading squeezing muscles

helps release tension, improve flexibility, increase blood flow to tissue

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tapotement

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rhythmic patting or tapping

stimulates the muscles

invigorates body

wakes up nerves

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vibration

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gentle shaking or trembling movements

relax muscles, reduce stress, enhance well being

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friction

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applying pressure to specific areas to release knots and adhesions

targets tight spots and promoting muscle relaxation

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exfoliation

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to wash or rub with granular substance to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin

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benefits of exfoliation

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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

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exfoliation contraindications

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irritation
sensitivity
skin conditions
open cuts/wounds
certain meds - accutane
over exfoliation

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physical exfoliants

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salt and sugar scrubs
dry brush
exfoliating clot/mitt
loofah

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chemical exfoliants

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AHAs
BHAs
retinols
enzymes

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dry brush

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Ayurvedic medicine

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benefits of dry brushing

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stimulating lymphatic system

flushing toxins

exfoliation

increase circulation

helps break down cellulite

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brush maintenance

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clients have own brush

rinse brush after routine

dry in open sunny area

clean once a week using soap and water

don’t share

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lymphatic system

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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

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dry brush process

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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

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aromatherapy

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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

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essential oils

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natural oil obtained by distillation with characteristics of plant/source extracted

made of parts of certain plants (leaves, seeds, barks, roots, rinds)

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essential oil benefits

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boost mood

reduce stress increase attentiveness

improve sleep

kill bacteria, fungus, virus

reduce anxiety and pain

reduce inflammation

reduce nausea and headaches

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essential oil contraindications

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children

pregnant/breastfeeding- unless approved

cautiously used by people with history of epilepsy, high bp and asthma

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chamomile

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reduce stress

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sage

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promote relaxation

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eucalyptus
clear sinuses
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ginger
reduce nausea
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lavender
better sleep
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lemon
increase happiness, improve concentration
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peppermint
boost alertness reduce headaches
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rosemary
increase focus
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sweet orange
reduce anxiety
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ylang-ylang
decrease stress
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body wrap/mask
detoxify and refines skin mix of ingredients that have remedial effect mask warms body, promoting relaxation and sweating to cleanse pores
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body wrap benefits
detoxification exfoliation hydration cellulite reduction reduce inflammation improved circulation promote skin health
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body wrap contraindications
skin lesions/damage cardiac weakness bp not under control pregnancy blood disorders (hemophilia) infection/fever
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wood therapy
madero therapy massage using various wood tools helps breakdown fat and cellulite
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wood therapy benefits
break down cellulite body shaping lymph draining improve skin tone relieve stress and promote relaxation loosen tight muscles
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wood therapy contraindications
skin lesions/bruising bells palsy or pinched nerve cancer cardiovascular condition fever diabetes epilepsy
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why is sequence of massage important
starting closest to the heart and then outward
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60 min massage; pre-service protocols 5
- set up table, supples, area - greet and receive (benefits, contraindications, consent) - undress to comfort level ask them to start face down between sheets ask if comfortable before starting
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60 min massage sequence and times
back- 20 mins (10 each side, left first) - 10 min back of legs- 5 min each leg (right upper thigh to calf- left thighs to calf) flip client properly legs front 10 mins, 5 each leg- left front thigh to shin and foot, right front thigh to calf arms 10 mins, 5 each arm- start on right neck and scalp- 10 mins
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benefits of relaxation massage 7
1. stress relief 2. muscle tension relief 3. improved circulation 4. pain relief 5. improved sleep quality 6. boosted immune system 7. increased overall well-being
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relaxation massage contraindications 7
open wounds or skin conditions acute injuries or inflammation blood clotting disorder recent surgeries infectious diseases severe medical conditions pregnancy
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why massage towards the heart. 4
- enhance effectiveness of the massage promotes circulation lymphatic drainage relaxation
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what is hot stone massage 3
treatment there smooth hot stones are placed on the back provides heat therapy to muscles to reduce tension and pain typically basalt, volcanic rock high in iron.
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history of hot stone 4
thousands years ag from Ayurveda ancient Indian practice popular through ancient Asia North American indigenous used to heal ailments, cramps, circulation.
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hot stone massage benefits 7
relieves muscle pain and tension reduces inflammation improves flexibility improves circulation reduce stress and anxiety boost immune system improve sleep
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hot stone massage contraindications - completely or need considerations
cancer clotting disorder diabetes epilepsy heart disease neuropathy osteoporosis pregnancy recent surgeries skin conditions
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the popular modalities 12
- Swedish massage hot stone cold stone wood therapy cupping aromatherapy acupressure thai deep tissue sport massage prenatal fascia stretch

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