Massage School Notes

Author: Julie Onofrio

  • Massage State Boards/Laws

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    This information is always changing. Please be sure to check with your state board for exact requirements for massage licensing.These links are for informational gathering only. The states listed have state requirements for practicing massage. Please check your local city, state and county for further information on what you need to practice massage in your…

  • Creating Brouchures for Your Massage Business

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    Think like your customer. One of the most important things you can do when starting a massage business or writing a brochure for your massage business is to start thinking like your customer.  What is it that they want from you? You just can’t assume that  they are looking for you!  In fact they are…

  • Massage Theory Tests 2

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    Massage Theory Tests 2 (Answers are in Capital Letters) The sequences and directions of Swedish massage strokes are most adapted to which anatomical or physiological situation?    a) Muscle attachments  b) Subcutaneous adipose tissue c) Autonomic nervous system  D) Lymph drainage and venous return Which Best describes the effect of massage therapy?  A) Increased venous and lymph…

  • Swedish Massage Theory Tests

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    Swedish Massage Theory Test Questions Test Answers Below! The sequences and directions of Swedish massage strokes are most adapted to which anatomical situation? (a) Muscle Attachments (b) Subcutaneous adipose tissue (c) autonomic nervous system (d) lymph drainage and venous return Reflexive physiological effects (a) are generally a result of nervous system responsesare directly produced by the…

  • Swedish Massage- Contraindications

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      Swedish Massage Contraindications   Condition Symptoms Possible consequences Acceptable Interaction Inflammatory Conditions -heat, redness, swelling, pain -sprains, strains, bursitis, synovitis, tenosynovitis, arthritis could aggravate and worsen condition RICE, Sub-acute- general massage above area chronic inflammation- direct massage may be ok. Varicose Veins -veins that are enlarged and twisted due to damaged valves -can be…