Massage Therapy 1 - Class 1

Front 1

Explain the importance of establishing safety when receiving massage:

Back 1

For the clients to allow themselves to feel safe and comfortable, they need to have a degree of trust in the therapist.
○ Communicate with the client, most of listen
○ Act respectfully and assure confidentiality
○ No distractions
○ No judgment
○ Evidence of insurance
○ Don’t invade the client's space'
○ Secure draping

Front 2

Explain self-responsibility in relation to touching and being touched.

Back 2

As the Therapist:
§ Professional image
§ Respect others feelings toward being touched
§ Respect boundaries and confidentiality
§ Be open to learning
§ Beware of your own state of relaxation so you can pass relaxation on to the client.
As the Client:
§ Constructive criticism
§ Touch is too rough or too soft
§ Honor your boundaries and those of the therapist

Front 3

Explain the importance of good hygiene in massage therapy

Back 3

Good hygiene reflects one's self image and care and can be a cause for clients feeling more or less relaxed and at ease in your presence.

Front 4

List five factors to consider in your own personal hygiene:

Back 4

1) Nails clean and short
2) Cover open wounds
3) Wash hands before/after massage
4) Free of scents
5) Free of illness
6) Clothes clean, neat and professional

Front 5

List five factors to consider in terms of the hygiene of your massage environment:

Back 5

1) Clean linens and towels
2) Clean covers, including massage table and bolsters
3) Clear surfaces ie. Floor
4) Adequate ventilation
5) Air free of strong scents - anything that might cause an allergic reaction

Front 6

List three ways to deal with a client with offensive hygiene

Back 6

1) If available, offer shower facilities
2) Wipe unclean or smelly feet
3) Recommend that the client bathe prior to the message - written literature
4) Use strong scented oils
5) Light a scented candle
6) Avoid working on the offensive body part

Front 7

List five reasons for draping

Back 7

1) Maintain warmth
2) Maintain modesty
3) Promote a sense of safety, trust and security for the receiver
4) Clarify this is a non-sexual massage
5) Establish professional boundaries

Front 8

Define "endangerment sites"

Back 8

delicate bone structures which are less protected and can be more easily damaged when receiving a massage

Front 9

List an endangerment site associated with the back of the body

Back 9

the kidneys

Front 10

Describe and demonstrate positioning and the use of supports in the prone position

Back 10

Placement of bolsters under ankles and shoulders, head supported by face cradle

Front 11

List three purposes of documentation

Back 11

1) Safety
2) Education
3) Communication

Front 12

Perform Effleurage techniques for the back

Back 12

a. Energy hold
b. Effleurage
c. Side Stroke
d. Reinforced Palmer Effleurage to Erector Spinea
e. Effleurage to Scapula
f. Hour Glass
g. Pull-Ups
h. Effleurage
i. Energy hold