Elements of Massage Therapy
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About the Course
Identify the elements of massage, most commonly used strokes, and the ethical standards that govern massage. Also understand the purpose of a client interview, and the information therapists should know to ethically treat clients.
Learning objectives
- Identify the cultures in which massage is first referenced.
- List the reasons why massage was practiced in those cultures.
- Recall the most commonly used massage strokes.
- Recognize several auxiliary massage strokes.
- Explain the benefit(s) of each stroke.
- Differentiate when to use certain strokes as opposed to others.
- Summarize professional therapist standards of appearance.
- Describe a typical massage room setting.
- Understand the purpose of interviewing a client or patient.
- Describe a typical Swedish massage sequence.
- Recognize why some conditions contraindicate massage.
- Identify the common contraindications for massage.
- List the characteristics of each contraindication.
- Describe at least 5 complimentary modalities to Swedish massage.
- Differentiate use between the various modalities.
- List the 10 most common essential oils used in aromatherapy.
- Describe the ethical standards applicable to a massage therapist.
- Identify the ethical standards that govern the massage.
- Recall the ethical standards applicable to the interaction with the client or patient.
- List the three key elements involved in starting a massage business.
- Understand what information a business plan should address.
- Identify several advertising and marketing strategies.
- List five business expenses particular to the massage profession.
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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