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chapter 19: aveda additional massage techniques

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Additional Aveda Massage Techniques, such as the Aveda Hand-and-Arm, Scalp, and Foot Techniques, help further relax the guest during a facial treatment. The reflexive qualities of these techniques promote a more complete body treatment approach. Both the scalp and the feet are universal stress points; massaging them can increase circulation and enhance all body systems. Once you have studied this information and experienced the learning activities with other participants, you should be able to reach the objectives outlined below.

learning objectives

• To explain the theory and benefits of the Aveda whole body approach • To describe the product options for the Aveda Hand-and-Arm Massage • To perform the Aveda Hand-and-Arm Massage Techniques

• To describe the benefits of scalp massage • To perform the Aveda Scalp Massage Techniques • To describe the benefits of foot massage • To perform the Aveda Foot Massage Techniques • To describe the benefits of the back massage • To perform the Aveda Back Massage Techniques

homeplay

when you have read the information in this section, you should be able to answer the following questions:

1. How do the Aveda Hand-and-Arm, Foot, and Scalp Massages add value to face treatments? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2. List three reflexive effects in the Aveda Hand-and-Arm, Foot, and Scalp

Massage Techniques.

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section overview

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added value

The Aveda Hand-and-Arm, Scalp, and Foot Techniques add value to a face treatment. Massaging these areas further relaxes the guest during a face treatment and promotes a whole-body approach. Perform these techniques while the refinement formula or treatment masque is functioning on the skin. By thoroughly massaging all of these areas, you activate the pressure points and energy meridians that run through the body. These key areas, when activated, have a reflexive effect on various organs and systems of the body. By working these areas and activating the reflexive points, we help bring a better energy balance to the body.

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reflexive

n: when pertaining to massage techniques, reflexive means a corresponding effect between pressure point areas on the skin and internal organs.

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Body reflexology will start the functioning of many processes throughout the whole body. You will release the healing power of the lymphatic system by opening up the flow of lymph fluid into damaged areas. You can assist the body’s own healing forces by activating the nervous system when you massage the reflexes and balance the vital energies among all the various systems. Reflexology not only helps nature open up channels of health when congested, but it also send a supply of magnetic vital life force charging through the channels within the body.

reflexive effects (hand-and-arm massage)

Working the point between the thumb and index finger activates digestion and also helps relieve headaches. The area is a general wellness point. Using the pinch-and-slide movement on the points at the tip of each finger helps with overall energy flow.

When opening up the wrists through massage, use gentle, circular movements. Energy flow tends to stagnate in places where the body naturally narrows, such as at the wrist, neck, and ankles.

Make sure to work the center of the palms in particular, since this area reflexively works the kidneys and helps eliminate toxins.

activity: script and role-play introducing the hand-and-arm massage to the guest

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benefits:

thumb-index finger digestion, headache relief fingertips

overall energy flow wrists

releasing stuck energy center of the palms elimination of toxins (kidneys)

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commonly asked questions

1. The Aveda whole body approach includes what types of massage? Hand-and-arm, scalp, and foot.

2. When should I perform the hand-and-arm massage on guests? While the refinement formula or treatment masque is working on the skin. 3. Why should I pay special attention to how I massage a guest’s wrists?

Energy flow tends to stagnate in places where the body naturally narrows, such as at the wrist, neck, and ankles. For that reason, you should approach the wrist with gentle, circular movements.

4. Why does a hand massage during a face treatment increase wellness throughout the body?

By thoroughly massaging the hands, you stimulate the pressure points and energy meridians that run through the hands to the tips of the fingers. Some areas on the hands, when activated, have a reflexive effect on various organs and systems of the body. So, by working the hands and activating the reflexive areas, we help bring a better energy balance to the entire body.

5. What’s the reflexive relationship between pressure points on the skin and internal organs and body systems?

Massaging between the thumb and index finger helps digestion and relieves headaches; massaging the fingertips improves overall energy flow; gentle circles on the wrists release stuck energy; stroking the center of the palms helps the kidneys eliminate toxins more efficiently. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

massage techniques chapter 19: aveda additional massage techniques aveda whole body approach aveda hand-and-arm massage techniques aveda scalp

aveda additional massage

techniques

table of contents

Participant Guide

aveda additional techniques

aveda additional techniques

learning objectives

homeplay

section overview

1: aveda whole body approach

study points:

aveda whole body approach

reflexive

1: aveda whole body approach

study points:

reflexive effects

reflexive effects (hand-and-arm massage)

benefits:

commonly asked questions

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