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Hot stone/spa
MS157 Hot Stone Massage/Spa
Question | Answer |
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What is the proper temperature of water for hot stones? | 120-140 degrees F |
What type of stones are used in hot stone massage? | Basalt Stones |
Where are placement stones used? | 1 sacral stone, 4 Lg oblong stones for posterior, 6-8 stones for the back, 2 palm stones, 2 foot stones, 8 toe stones, and 1 for the neck |
What is the technique used when stones become too hot for a massage therapist hands? | Stone Flipping |
What is the technique call when you use a hot stone followed by a cold stone? | Vascular Flush |
What are the different type of spas? | Destination Spa, Resort Spa, Amenity Spa, Medical Spa, Day Spa, Hot Spring Spa, Mobile Spa |
What is the definition of Reflexology? | Reflexology is a holistic therapy that is based on the belief that specific points on the hands, ears and feet correspond to specific areas of the body, to include the organs and glands. |
What is the most commonly used technique in Reflexology? | Thumb Walking |
What are some other techniques used in Reflexology? | Clearing the Zones, Thyroid Press, Pituitary Press |
What is the definition of Ayurveda? | It is the traditional medical system and philosophy of India that offers keys for creating harmony and balance in life that dates back more than 5000 years. |
What are 3 subtle energies that make up a dosha? | Vatta, Pitta, Kapha |
What are the five element in a dosha? | Space, Air, Fire, Earth, and Water |
What is the definition of Aromatherapy? | It is the use of essential oils for healing |
What percentage of essentials oils are used in a standard application? | 2.5% |
What are some essential oils that can be stimulants? | Peppermint, Rosemary, Rosewood, Nutmeg, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Thyme, and Turmeric |
What are some essential oils that are to be avoided during pregnancy? | Aniseed, Basil, Birch, Wintergreen, Cedar wood, Clary Sage, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Myrrh |
What are some contraindications for Body Wraps? | Very hot wraps, cold wraps, and wraps that result in an aggresive detoxification should not be used on children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with heart conditions and blood pressure |
What are some different types of Body Wraps? | Herbal wraps, coffee wraps, seaweed wraps, clay wraps, peat hot sheet wraps, milk & honey wraps and cider or juice wraps |
What are the benefits of Exfoliation? | Increased circulation & lymph flow, decreased muscle tension, increased immunity, and relaxation |
What is the definition of Exfoliation? | It is a process by which dead skin cells are removed to improve the skin texture and appearance |
What is the definition of Hydrotherapy? | It is the use of water in any of its 3 forms used to promote healing |
What are the reasons why water is a good medium? | It is easy to monitor the temperature, it is able to give off heat, universal solvent, (3 A's) accessible, affordable and abundant |
What are the first 2 basic principles of Hydrotherapy? | 1) The greater the temperature difference between the body and the water, the greater the physiological effect on the body 2) The length of the application influences the physiological effect on the body |
What are the last 2 basic principles of Hydrotherapy? | 3) The larger the body area treated, the greater the physiological effect on the body 4) Hydrotherapy applications have reflexive as well as physiological effect on the body |
What are the three forms of water? | 1)liquid/Water 2) Solid/Ice 3) Vapor(gas)/Steam |
In which ways could you use Hydrotherapy with your clients? | Hot stone, hot towel, bathes, showers, wraps |
What is Homeostasis? | The state of balance in the body |
What are some indication of when or why you could use an Exfoliation treatment? | You would use an Exfoliation treatment to revitalize and energize the body, you can also use it to help the body relax, use it before a body wrap massage so that it may be easier for product to be absorbed |
What type of exfoliation is within your scope of practice? | The only type of exfoliation we offer is one which promotes increased circulation and lymph flow, decreased muscle tension, increase the vital energy of the body. We do not promote the exfoliation as treatment for the skin |