Author: Julie Onofrio
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Types of Massage (B)
Berry work– Developed by Lauren Berry who was a registered physical therapist . He looked at the body in terms of a structural engineering problem that could be fixed and often thought of himself as more of a mechanic. He began learning at the age of 6 from a neighbor who was a physician and…
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Types of Massage (A)
Acupressure– Ancient healing art that uses fingers to stimulate key points along the meridians to activate the healing response. Acupressure and Acupuncture use the same points but acupressure does not use needles. Symptoms are considered to be an expression of the condition of the body as a whole. ( Holding a point on your foot…
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Websites that Work for Massage Therapists
Introduction Having a Website for your massage business is one of the most important things you need to do to market your massage business. A website done like this will get you a steady stream of massage clients coming in the door. It will be a Website that Works. A Website that Works will be…
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Massage Practical Exam
I. Practitioner/Client Interaction (15 points) A. Initial interview –screening questions B. Communication-set up guidelines for pressure C. II. Professionalism, hygiene and touch demonstration –(20 points) A. Appropriate appearance (4 points) 1. cleanliness and grooming 2. attire 3. nails 4. jewelry B. Self contamination avoided C. Table appearance and maintenance …
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Hygiene for Massage Students
Bacterial Infectious Diseases – Impetigo – mostly affects children, caused by strep or staph organisms. Superficial v vesicle which ruptures and forms a thick yellowish crust. Most commonly on the face but can spread through scratching Staph Infections – Infection of hair follicles, oil glands or sweat glands cased by Staph organisms which cause inflammation…