...Massage was believed to be developed over 4,000 year ago with a traditional medical system in India called Ayurveda. After many years the traditions and practices evolved into new techniques, but all remained one goal, to help others heal their physical and emotional well-being (History of Massage Therapy). Similarily I have the same goal to help others achieve well being. As a career choice I wish to pursue a career in massage therapy. A massage therapist is a person trained in manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for therapeutic or healing purposes (Dictionary). With careful concideration I have activily explored the skills and qualities needed, work environment, education I will need, internships I can participate in, and the salary...
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...Massage FAQs: In an effort to help more people become Bodywise, here are some commonly asked questions about Bodywork and Massage Therapy. massage-water-imagery Massage FAQs WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON MY FIRST MASSAGE THERAPY VISIT? Most people receive massages in a place that is designated for massage. The environments vary, but the most common is a commercial setting, such as a spa, wellness center, or massage clinic. However, massage is becoming increasing common in other settings such as hospitals and rehabilitation clinics. On site chair massage is also offered in environments such as malls or airports, sporting events, or private parties. This section will continue to describe an appointment conducted in a private practice. Other types...
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...cluster headaches are? a. tension headaches b. vascular headaches c. traumatic d. psychogenic 5. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where you are working? a. say “no pain, no gain” b. back off and continue communicating to be sure they are comfortable now c. stop the massage d. only work areas that don’t cause pain 6. if you are using a technique which requires firm pressure and it’s causing pain, You should? a. have the client qualify the pain and then modify your pressure b. explain to the client why pain is necessary c. continue with the same pressure d. terminate the session 7. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman? a. prone b. supine c. on her side d. postural drainage position 8. Which BEST describes the location of the Yin channels? a. anterior b. posterior c. proximal d. distal 9. Where is the center of gravity for a massage/bodywork therapist? a. knees b. shoulders c. pelvis d. legs 10. Which would you use to increase mobility at a joint? a. gliding b. rang of motion c. percussion d. friction 11. Which is the best technique for creating heat in tissues? a. gliding b. kneading c. friction d. tapotement 12. Which is an endangerment site located behind the knee? a....
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...12 hands-on classes or prior massage training. Material fees must be paid upon enrollment. Required books must be purchased prior to class. Bring a sheet and towel for bodywork classes! Required elective hours are included in tuition for all full time students. There is a $10.00 administrative fee charged per class for canceling or changing any elective. A student may not attend any portion of an elective, without attending the first day. If a student is absent for an elective without providing five day prior notice, a $25.00 administrative fee is charged for classes up to 16 hours, and a $50.00 administrative fee for classes over 16 hours. Class Fees for Non-current Students 4 Hours 8 Hours 12 Hours 2010 2011 10 $78 $82 $156 $164 $234 $246 For Non-current Students, full payment for the class plus any additional charges is required for registration. This is refundable less the $10.00 fee, with five day prior notice. If a student is absent without five day prior notice, the above administrative fees apply. 16 $312 $328 20 Hours $390 $410 $ Per Hour $19.50 $20.50 February 2010 6 *TMJ Dysfunction Saturday 9:00-1:00 4 Hours -bring a sheet and pillow 6 *Addressing Plantar Fasciitis Saturday 2:00-6:00 4 Hours -bring a sheet and pillow 6&7 Foot Reflexology Saturday&Sunday 9:30-5:30 16 Hours -bring hand towel, sheet, colored pencils or markers 6&7 *Hot Rocks Saturday&Sunday 9:30-5:30 16 Hours - bring two flat sheets and beach towel for massage 13 Aligning Chakras Saturday...
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...Massage Therapy for Chronic Neck and Back Pain Imagine living a life where pain is the first thing that comes to mind when waking up in the morning. The priority of getting out of bed is maneuvering the body in a way that will not cause more pain than what is already present. Walking to the bathroom just to take medication is excruciating. Disappointment is shown from children and grandchildren who do not understand that playing with them can cause more agony. The bills cannot be paid because of taking a couple days off due to not being able to move from the debilitating discomfort. After a while, feelings of depression and worthlessness combined with the pain are overwhelming. Many people throughout the world suffer from chronic pain that can range from just noticeable to completely debilitating. Chronic pain can be caused by variety of problems such as auto-immune disorders and...
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...Introduction 4 Marketing Segment 4 Target Market 4 SWOT Analysis 5 Strengths 5 Weaknesses 6 Opportunities 6 Threats 7 Market Position 7 Summary 7 Marketing Plan Introduction This is a marketing plan Spa Connections Unlimited, a health spa on wheels that is geared toward senior’s citizens that are 55 years and older located in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Our spa will offer a wide variety of mind and body healing services and products. Our aspect of the business will be to provide spa services for both males and females seeking any type of spa services. The spa business is devoted to providing holistic methods of massage, body work, and energy work. This is all done in a relaxing, serene setting right in the comfort of our clients own home. Marketing Segment Aging is a natural process and brings with it benefits of wisdom and clarity we lack in earlier years. With almost 40 million people in the United States already over 65 and a large group of baby boomers rapidly approaching their senior years, spas have begun to recognize that this a category of customers have long been neglected. A day at the spa is a blissful indulgence enjoyed by young and old alike. Spa Connections Unlimited realizes...
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...Executive Summary Blue Giraffe Spa is a new upscale destination in Beaverton, Oregon, offering a complete day spa experience. We offer seven ultra-chic, ultra-comfortable treatment rooms with the finest spa linens and equipment. We offer massage in a variety of styles - traditional Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue work, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Sports, Pregnancy and others. We also offer facial and body treatments, like a Vitamin C Antioxidant Facial and Pevonia's Anti-Free Radical Treatment. The day spa has the latest in anti-aging products and techniques but does NOT offer services on hair such as cutting, styling and coloring. The only time a pedicure would be provided, is when it's part of a full treatment, like a Blue Giraffe Foot and Leg Reflexology Treatment. In fact, for location, we prefer being located near hair and nail salon for co-marketing opportunities. Our goal is to tailor the client's experience based on initial interview information, as well as feedback during the treatments, to ensure the client's comfort and satisfaction, and to increase repeat business. We are mindful of the overall experience - using only the finest oils and lotions, beauty treatments and aromatherapies. Special lighting, music, decor, and textiles are used throughout the spa to complete the comfortable, plush environment and enhance the client's overall spa experience. There are about 19,900 spas in the U.S., according to ISPA (International Spa Association), and seven out of ten...
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...Company Overview……………………………………………………….... 5 4. Products/Service Plan…………………………………………………….... 6 5. Marketing Plan……………………………………………………………... 7 6. Management Plan…………………………………………………………... 10 7. Operating Plan……………………………………………………………... 11 8. Financial Plan………………………………………………………………. 12 Executive Summary Day Spa is a new upscale destination in LA, offering a complete day spa experience. We offer seven chic, ultra-comfortable treatment rooms with the finest spa linens and equipment. We offer massage in a variety of styles - traditional Swedish massage, Deep Tissue work, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Sports, Pregnancy and others. We also offer facial and body treatments, like a Vitamin C Antioxidant Facial and Sea salt scrubs. The day spa has the latest in anti-aging products and techniques but does not offer services on hair such as cutting, styling and coloring. The only time a pedicure would be provided, is when it's part of a full treatment, such as the deluxe Foot and Leg Reflexology Treatment. In fact, for location, we prefer being located near hair and nail salon for co-marketing opportunities. This business plan has been developed to track progress prior to grand opening and following through with a five-year projection. In addition, this plan has been written to secure a small portion of the start-up funding necessary for Spa's successful kick-off. Vision...
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...variety of treatments with the emphasis being relaxation for people who work and live the large and busy city of London. Room 4 you will be based in South West of London (level 4 zone). Treatments will include full body massage, Indian head massage and Reiki as well as crystal therapy. Market research Market research shows that there is demand for massage Competitor analysis There are some businesses operating in SW19 market of London already with theses competitors focusing both on mental as well as physical needs. Below is a breakdown of the main competitors and what they offer: Relax & Unwind http://www.relaxunwindmassagetherapy.co.uk/ “Relieve everyday stresses and strains of life” “Arnold Green is an experienced massage therapist offering a wide range of massage and bodywork treatments for physical and mental well-being.” Having trained with the renowned Academy of Natural Health in London, Arnold Green takes into consideration not just the body but also the mind, emotions and spirit. After an initial consultation, massage treatments are tailored specifically to your individual needs and carried out in the comfort of your home. Below are some of the treatments available with relax & unwind: * Mobile massage therapy * Mobile massage therapy * Complimentary therapists association * ITEC qualified * Flexible bookings by appointment only * Available 7 days a week (Weekday evenings and all weekend) * Covering all London areas ...
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...aromas and facial techniques. Stress, diet and daily environmental aggressors trigger imbalances in the body such as acne, sensitivity, dryness, premature aging and pain. The Aveda Spa approach uses pure botanical products that produce results. Your holistic spa experience is enhanced with touch and breath techniques—selected specifically for you—that relax your body and mind while naturally activating the body’s repair and recovery mechanisms. We offer three different times frames to suit your needs: Elemental Nature Facial – 80 Minutes Pure Focus Facial – 50 Minutes Express Facial – 25 Minutes Botanical Skin Resurfacing -Go beyond microdermabrasion, and Tourmaline Charge your skin. Our Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment is a professional facial that uses a hands-on mechanical exfoliation approach and the power of tourmaline to smooth skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and diminish pore size while significantly increasing radiance—all with less redness and irritation than salon microdermabrasion. A treatment masque and massage are just the beginning of this total care facial customized for your skin's specific needs—cleansing, hydrating and balancing the body and mind through nurturing aromas and rituals. Green Science™ Age Renewal Treatment Utilizing high touch skin therapy to renew, repair, and regenerate your skin. Powerful ingredients such as Nopal Cactus stimulate natural collagen production along with Aveda signature 5 phase massage results in a firmer...
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...National TVET Assessors Level 1 (AQ) in MASSAGE THERAPY NC II Certificate No. 0903060218699 Valid Until December 28, 2014 National TVET Trainors Level 1 (TQ 1) and National TVET Assessors Level 1 (AQ) in CAREGIVING NC II Certificate No. 0903060218701 Valid Until December 28, 2014 National TVET Trainors Level 1 (TQ 1) and National TVET Assessors Level 1 (AQ) in BEAUTY CARE NC II Certificate No. 0903060218700 Valid Until December 28, 2014 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in HILOT WELLNESS MASSAGE NC II Certificate No. 11090306123884 Valid Until Novemberber 4, 2015 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in MASSAGE THERAPY NC II Certificate No. 11090306123886 Valid Until September 24, 2013 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in BEAUTY CARE NC II Certificate No. 11090306123883 Valid Until September 1, 2013 National TVET Trainer Certificate Level 1 in CAREGIVING NC II Certificate No. 11090306123885 Valid Until August 6, 2013 National TVET Qualification and Certification System National Certificate II in Beauty Care Certificate No. 08030502007374 Valid Until August 6, 2013 National TVET Qualification and Certification System National Certificate II in Caregiving Certificate No. 08030602003101 Valid Until September 1, 2013 National TVET Qualification and Certification System National Certificate II in Massage Therapy Certificate No. 08030602004140 ...
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...ANALYSIS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Description of the Business Kneading Choices, LLC, is a wellness studio. The partners, Raven Cailleach and Willow Cailleach, are both professionals in a health/wellness field and they are teaming up to put several health/wellness services under one roof. Kneading Choices will offer holistic skin/personal grooming care services, personal fitness training, nutrition classes and counseling, Yoga/Pilates classes, and therapeutic massage. We feel these are a good combination of services because as a person becomes interested in one aspect of a healthier lifestyle, it naturally leads to interest in other phases, and we feel the components we offer are part of a larger healthy lifestyle continuum. This holistic healing business plan is being used to explore the cost effectiveness of expanding by opening the business in a downtown location. This would make the services more accessible to people who work full time, and also make the office more convenient for clients with medically-ordered massage therapy. Billing insurance companies for medically required services is lucrative, but the nature of the therapy - usually 15 to 30...
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...David DiBartolo RCR 151 Project Part A Abstract: This case study is about the application and effectiveness of massage modalities on resolving pain and tension issues based on chronic postural imbalances. In this case study there will be assessing of the client's conditions, facilitating techniques based on the symptoms and drawing conclusions of the efficacy of the applied techniques as a protocol for the given conditions. Introduction: 1. The therapeutic concern for my client is to relieve moderate and chronic pain that stems from the neck down the shoulder blade and into the upper arm and mid-back at rest and during daily activity. With the pain and tension comes a compromised active, passive, and resisted range of motion in the actions...
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...Our skin and body needs relaxation and care. Nowadays, the hectic lifestyles have increased the popularity of various types of facials and massage therapies which improve the skin and can relax the body. Types of massage therapies Massage therapies are of various types depending upon the type of movements and strokes they use and the specific areas of the body they may focus on. While some massage therapies may provide general relaxation, others may focus on providing certain therapeutic and healing benefits. Amongst the different types of massage therapies, the most popular ones include: The Swedish massage therapy which uses pressure ranging from light to medium. The deep tissue massage which provides therapeutic benefits. The Thai...
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...internship in Tender Care Rehab Center. It’s situated in very convenient location of Mississauga. Tender care is a multispecialty physiotherapy center starts from acupuncture, chiropractor, massage therapy and physiotherapy. It includes electrotherapy department (TENS, Ultrasound, Contrast bath) and exercise therapy department (Treadmill, Bike, CPM and dumbbell, pulley). Clinic also deals with orthotics and prosthesis. Tender care also provide free transportation service for their physically disable patients. The clinic treats the patients like orthopaedic, neurological, geriatrics and paediatrics, burns cases. Tender care mostly deals with the motor vehicle accident cases that include multiple fractures. Our supervisor Mrs. Saloni bookseller is registered physiotherapist. She has finished her graduation from India. She has come to Canada before 4 years and she has fulfilled the requirement to practice physiotherapy in Canada. She manages this clinic from last 2 years. Best thing about her is she always takes each case uniquely and provides the best rehabilitation programme for the same. She always challenge the patients to effort more which gives the quick results. There are two assistants who manage all the documentation work regarding to the insurance and appointments for the massage therapy and acupuncture. Provide a detailed description of your job, including responsibilities, role with the organizational hierarchy, required experience and certifications (if...
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