Author: Julie Onofrio
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Swedish Massage – Endangerments
Swedish Massage Areas of Endangerments Area of concern Anatomy Notes Temporal and forehead Temporal artery- lateral sides of craniumTemporal branches of facial nerveOpthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)submandibular areas -parotid gland on ramus of mandible on top of masseter-facial nerve anterior and superior to parotid gland-facial artery inferior to parotid gland-styloid process…
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Swedish Massage – Effleurage
Definition: A succession of light or deep stroking or gliding motions following body contours, applied by passing the flat of the hand or other flat surface such as the forearm, over a portion of the body or body part. Light effleurage is generally relaxing and has only reflexive effects. Deep effleurage has more mechanical effects.…
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Muscles of the Leg – Chart
Muscles of the Leg Chart for Massage Therapists Thigh Origin Insertion Action Notes Posterior thigh (Hamstrings) Biceps Femoris Long head -Ischial tuberosityShort head- lateral lip of linea aspera Head of the fibula Flex knee, extend hip, tilt pelvis posteriorly, laterally rotates femur Semitendinosus Ischial tuberosity Proximal, medial condyle of…
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Massage Jobs -Mission Statements/Informational Interviews
Mission Statements and Purpose/Philosophy Statements for Massage Therapy Jobs. Creating a mission statement will give you some added perspective and direction. Mission statements are often used by businesses to create a guideline to doing business. You can create a personal mission statement that will summarize your vision. It should communicate the essence of who you are…
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Massage Job Contracts
Suggestions for Writing a Contractual Agreement with an employer or Independent Contractor Having a contract with your employer or independent contractor is a necessary business procedure. You may think you don’t need one, but often times find out the hard way that you do. Planning ahead can reduce the stress and build better business relationships. Consult…