Author: Julie Onofrio
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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…
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Aromatherapy for Massage Students/Therapists
Basics: Aromatherapy is the art of healing using different aromas made from highly concentrated extracts of herbs, flowers, shrubs and other plants. The oils contain substances that have been found to be therapeutic when inhaled or applied to the skin with a carrier oil. Storing of oils: Essential oils should be stored in a cool,…