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Body Massage
Body Massage Theory
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Massage - The benefits, Indications and contra-indications
- Conditions generally relieved by massage
Anatomy and Physiology
Cytology: The study of the cell.
- Tissues: Epithelial,connective, liquid, nerve,
and muscle
- Body Organs: Brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys,
and stomach
- Body Systems: Skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory,
excretory, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic, endocrinal, and
reproductive
- Dermology: The study of the skin
- Glands: Disorders of the sudoriferous and sebaceous
glands
- Terminology: Medical and aesthetic
- Nutrition and and the skin
- Tricology: The study of the hair
Body Massage Practicle:
- Client consultation
- Taking the client’s pulse in order to administer proper massage application
- Petrissage (kneading movement)
- Friction (Pressure stroking movement)
- Tapping (slapping, hacking movement)
- Effleurage (slow rhythmic movement)
- Sensory (light rhythmic stroking movement)
- Vibration (shaking movement)
- Trigger (accu-pressure movement)
Aromatherapy massage
- Common conditions / case history treatments
- Creating aromatherapy recipies for specific treatments
- Indications / contra - indications
- Body wraps
Figure Configuration
- Body Exfoliation
- Body Scrubs Chest/Back
- Facials
Business Management
All important aspects of successful salon business management are outlined in this module.
Job Shadowing
Job Shadowing involves working closely with professionals for an agreed time in order to learn how aspects of the job are performed in a working environment. It can broaden the student’s skill base in customer care and understanding of management skills related to the salon and spa business. It involves the observation of specific esthetician skills as well as the day to day responsibilities for the safety and cleanliness of the work environment. It also provides opportunities for the student to interact with the Workplace Host and discover particular details about the field, such as the rewards and challenges of the service industry.
Student are required to observe and record their observations in the NACC Esthetics Skills Assessment Handbook while on job shadowing placement This skills assessment handbook provides a checklist for all the Esthetics skills and abilities required for graduation. Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the necessary sign-offs in the passbook.
HOT STONE MASSAGE THERAPY
Hot stone massage therapy is a holistic treatment based on use of hot basalt stones to massage and assist the body in self healing by balancing body energies.
A popular treatment with clients and also with massage therapists, aromatherapists, estheticians, spa therapists virtually anyone involved with massage as they discover that the stress and strain to their hands and wrists are virtually eliminated when practicing this technique. 
This wonderful massage therapy has its roots
far back as the ancient world. Today, hot
stone therapy is becoming widely known for
its therapeutic and deep relaxing benefits.
The technique involves placing water-heated
smooth stones of various sizes on key points on
the body or face. The resulting deep massage
and sensation of warmth and comfort is not to
be missed.
The hot stone experience can relieve pain;
promote harmony and balance within the body.
The addition of aromatherapy and soft music to
this therapy has an amazing effect on mood and
heightens feelings of well-being.
Relax and enjoy the wonderful sense of stillness. Remember the therapy is all about you and the restorative benefits it has to offer.
Consult our spa massage specialist about this therapeutic treatment.
Read more about
Body Massage Spa Therapy Course: $2100
Duration of the course is 2 months
Mon-Friday 9am-1pm Afternoons Mon, Tues and Thursday
1:30-5:30, Evenings Mon-Tues Thurs 6-9pm
Classes Start Monthly
Phone: 905-507-0024
Saturday and Private Classes available on Request.
Call Admissions Office for Availability and schedules.
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