massage
Def: defined as the systematic manual manipulations of the soft tissues of the body by movements such as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and tapping for therapeutic purposes such as promoting circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxation of muscles, relief from pain, restoration of metabolic balance, and other benefits both physical and mental.
acupuncture
A method of assessing and treating the physical and energetic body; it employs various methods of stimulating acupuncture points, such as with needles, heat, and pressure.
acupressure
Derived from acupunture, and uses finger pressure and touch on specified points to promote balance.
shiatsu
A type of bodywork that originated in Japan that uses points of stimulation to affect the circulation of fluids and Ki (life force energy).
Ayur-Veda
(Sanskrit) a sacred medical treatise (Art of Life) written approximately 1800 B.C., summarizes the Hindu art of healing and prolonging life
tschanpua
A Hindu technique of massage in the bath, which included kneading the extremities, tapotement, frictioning, anointing with perfumes, and cracking the joints of the fingers, toes and neck.
American Massage Therapy Association
What is the oldest national professional massage association in the United States?
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
In 1990, what was the first independent certifying entity for massage therapists?
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
What entity was established when members from 22 state massage therapy licensing agencies convened in 2005?
Albuquerque, NM in 2005
When and where was the first board elected and bylaws adopted for licensing massage therapy?
An increasing number of Americans were using complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, at an estimated $27 billion in 1997.
What did the 1990 surveys published by David Eisenberg, MD, indicate?
Rolfing
systematic program developed from the technique of structural integration. Rolfing aligns the major body segments through manipulation of the fascia or the connective tissue
Swedish massage
employs traditional massage manipulations of effleurage petrissage vibration friction and tapotement
acupressure
A method based on the traditional Oriental medical principles for assessing and treating the physical and energetic body order to regulate chi (the life force energy).
massage research
Another phenomenon that was initiated in the 1990s that validates the effects and benefits of massage.
2005
In what year did the Federation of State Massage Boards form to create a licensing examination?
Touch Research Institute (TRI)
Under the direction of Dr. Tiffany M. Fields, where were numerous research projects conducted that study the effects of touch on human well-being?
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Established in 1998, name the center established by the National Institutes of Health.
polarity therapy
A method developed by Randolph Stone using massage manipulations derived from both Eastern and Western practices.
Trager method
Technique developed by Dr. Milton Trager, which uses movement exercises called mentastics and massage-like, gentle shaking of different parts of the body to eleminate and prevent pent-up tensions.
reflexology
A method based on the idea that stimulation of particular points on the surface of the body has an effect on other areas or organs of the body.
Touch for Health
simplified form applied kinesology developed by Dr John Thie. This method involves techniques with both Eastern and Western origins
neuromuscular techniques
A group of techniques that assess and address soft tissue dysfunction by affecting the neurologic mechanisms that control the muscle. Developed by Drs. Stanley Lief and Boris Chaitow.
craniosacral therapy
A gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system, developed by Dr. John Upledger.
to provide a service that enhances the client's physical health and sense of well-being
What is the objective of all professional massage practitioners?
deep transverse friction massage
massage that broadens the fibrous tissues of muscles, tendons, or ligaments
Esalen massage
Based on Swedish massage with influences of meditation, gestalt, Oriental techniques, polarity, Trager and yoga
manual lymph drainage
A method of gentle, rythmic massage along the superficial lymphatics that aids in lymphatic system functioning and treats chronic lymphedema.
medical gymnastics
Gymnastics applied to the treatment of disease consisting of active, duplicated, and passive movements.
scope of practice
defines the tasks that healthcare providers are legally permitted to perform as allowed by state or federal law
To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public
What is the major reason for licensing massage therapists?
license
This is issued by a state or municipal regulating agency as a requirement for conducting a business or practicing a trade or profession.
certificate
A document that is awarded in recognition of an accomplishment or for achieving or maintaining some kind of standard.
National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB)
A voluntary exam that earns the test taker the designation of being nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork.
ethics
standards and philosophy of human conduct or code of morals of an individual, group, or profession
personal boundary
provides a framework to function safety in the world, and is defined by our experiences, beliefs, and upbringing.
professional boundary
provides a safe and stable framework from which to practice that protects both the client and therapist
therapeutic relationship
a client-centered relationship in which all activities benefit and enhance the client's well-being, free from physical, emotional, or sexual impropriety
state, county, municipality, or maybe none
In the US, which jurisdiction might oversee regulations for massage?
power differential
A relationship in which there is one person who holds more authority over the other, such as parent/child and teacher/student relationships.
transference
This happens when a client personalizes, either negatively or positively, a therapeutic relationship by unconsciously projecting characteristics of someone from a former relationship onto a therapist or practitioner.
countertransference
This happens when a therapist or practitioner personalizes a therapeutic relationship by unconsciously projecting characteristics of someone from a former relationship onto a client.
tact, cheerfulness, patience, honesty, intuition, sense of humor, maturity, self-esteem, self-motivation
List nine attributes that are helpful for developing good communication between therapist and client.
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