Massage Modalities
Benefits of Massage
Wellness Program
Enhancements
WILD CARD
100
Named for the nationality of its inventor, Pehr Henrik Ling, what is the fundamental relaxation style of massage also called?
Swedish massage
100
Can a massage help to improve a client's sleep?
Yes! (Especially if they fall asleep on the table, right?)
100
True or false? The wellness program is a year-long commitment with a small annual fee due at renewal.
False! The wellness program is a month-to-month membership with no annual fee.
100
What are the three primary AromaRitual scent offerings?
Calm - lavender based
Fresh - eucalyptus based
Sweet Orange
100
Which 14-time Grammy winning recording artist is Nena's favorite musician and celebrity role model?
200
What style of massage uses the firmest level of pressure to manipulate muscle and connective tissues closest to the bones?
Deep tissue massage
200
Can massage therapy improve the appearance and texture of the skin, such as reducing wrinkles and healing blemishes?
Who knows! Esthetics (skincare) is outside an LMT's scope of practice.
(Real answer: maybe, but not as a primary benefit)
200
How many associates can a client share their membership with?
Just one
200
Which enhancement is typically excluded from free enhancement promotions?
HerbalRitual (CBD)
200
How frequently does an LMT need to renew their license?
Every 2 years
300
Name any two light to medium pressure modalities used by Elements LMTs.
Swedish, reflexology, craniosacral, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, reiki
300
Name 2 benefits of prenatal massage.
Reduced stress, reduced swelling in the limbs, reduced pain in the low back and belly, sciatica relief, lower risk of pregnancy-related conditions such as miscarriage and postpartum depression.
300
A client can pause their membership for up to how long?
3 months per calendar year
300
Name 2 health conditions that might benefit from a hot stone massage.
Low back pain, muscle spasms, depression, digestive problems, exercise- or sports-related injuries, repetitive stress injuries, tension headaches, insomnia
300
How many hours of massage should a therapist working a short shift (shift D) complete?
Four hours (2 90s and a 60, or 4 60s)
400
What modality might be requested by someone who recently had plastic surgery over a large part of their body (such as liposuction, "tummy tuck," or BBL) or other surgical procedures?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
400
True or false? Massage reduces cortisol levels in the body, reducing stress on a chemical level.
True!
400
Can banked sessions be used for anything besides paying for massage sessions?
Yes, they can also be broken up and applied to enhancements (the remaining $ will be applied to their account)**
**ACTIVE MEMBERS ONLY
400
What makes a Himalayan salt stone massage different from a "regular" hot stone massage?
Uses warmed natural pink Himalayan salt crystals instead of volcanic basalt rock.
Unique benefits of HSS include natural exfoliation (increases circulation), absorption of 84 minerals through the skin (immune support), & emission of negative ions ("supports electromagnetic overload")
400
True or false? Elements Massage was founded by a former LMT.
True! Michele Merhib Maruniak founded Elements Massage in 2006.
500
What southeast Asian style of massage is typically performed on the floor with the client fully clothed, primarily using full-body stretching techniques?
Thai massage
500
Which of the following is NOT a known benefit of massage?
A. Increased circulation
B. Decreased muscle soreness
C. Improved digestion
D. Increased muscle mass
E. Improved flexibility
D. Increased muscle mass*
(*some studies have suggested there may be benefits for muscle repair in patients with muscle atrophy, but these are limited results)
500
If a client with an autopay on the 1st cancels their membership tomorrow (5/16), when do their banked sessions expire?
August 31st
(Final autopay 6/1, membership ends 6/30, banked sessions expire 8/31)
500
Name any 3 ingredients in the HerbalRitual CBD blend (besides hemp extract).
Carrier oils: Olive, safflower, avocado, castor, mango seed (butter), hemp, aloe vera, vitamin E
Essential oils: Turmeric, ginger root, echinacea, peppermint, thyme, arnica, mountain pine, narrowleaf plantain, calendula, frankincense, comfrey, menthol, wintergreen, cinnamon, rosemary
500
Fill in the blanks: Before attending massage school, Nena went to ________ and studied to become a _________.
Before attending massage school, Nena went to University of Oregon and studied to become a high school teacher.