Anatomy and Physiology
External protective coating that covers the body. The body's largest organ.
Skin
Detoxifies and removes waste materials from the body quickly.
Manual Lymph Drainage
A measure of the acidity an alkalinity of a substance. Can range from 0 to 14, 7 being neutral.
PH Scale
Any material that conducts electricity
Conductor
A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Disinfection
Cells dividing into two new cells (Daughter Cells)
Mitosis
Short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.
Tapotement
Abbreviated as AHA.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid
Process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicle
Desincrustation
Also known as "Head Lice"
Pediculosis Capitis
Hindmost bone of the skull, below the parietal bones. Forms the back of the skull above the nape.
Occipital Bone
Invigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin.
Friction
Liquids that are not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions.
Immiscible
Unit that measures the resistance of an electric current.
OHM
Contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite, burrows under the skin.
Scabies
Bones that form the prominence of the cheeks; the cheek bones.
Zygomatic Bones
Manual or Mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism.
Massage
Substance that dissolves the solute and makes a solution.
Solvent
Process of infusing and alkaline (Negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole.
Anaphoresis
Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes.
Staphylococci
Specialized connective tissue considered fat, which gives smoothness and contour to the body and cushions and insulates the body.
Adipose Tissue
Petrissage
An ingredient that brings two normally incompatible materials together and binds them into a uniform and fairly stable mixture.
Emulsifier
Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments
Tesla high-frequency current
Abnormal Condition of all or part of the body, it's systems, organs, that make the body incapable of carrying on normal function
Disease