Who Are They
This Persian physician wrote the most famous book in the history of medicine, The Cannon of Medicine
Who is Avicenna?
The original name of the American Massage Therapy Association, given in 1943.
What was the American Association of Masseurs and Masseuses?
Ability of table foam to return to its original state after being compressed.
What is density?
Type of physical activity that helps to prevent falls in older adults.
What is neuromotor exercise?
Most widely used EO. Combats insomnia, calms and balances the mind, helps ease irritability.
What is lavender EO?
This Englishman discovered blood circulation through the heart in 1628. He frequently observed the hearts of living animals.
Who is William Harvey?
Considered the first massage school in the US.
What is the Swedish health Institute of Washington, DC?
Thickness of table padding.
What is loft?
Term that refers to proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
What are nutrients?
What is a compress?
This French surgeon discussed the use of friction to treat dislocations and other orthopedic injuries.
Who is Ambroise Pare
The purpose of the Massage Therapy Foundation.
What is advancing the massage therapy profession by supporting research?
Type of cleaning products that are safe for massage tables.
What are nonalcoholic, nonabrasive cleansers, bleach, or vinegar?
Type of protein that contains all 8 essential amino acids.
What is a complete protein?
What is tangerine EO?
This person is perhaps the most influential with their contributions to massage. He developed the Swedish Movement Cure and his works remain important in the development of physical therapy and massage therapy.
Who is Pehr Henrik Ling?
The first organization in the world to focus on the effects of massage and it's application in the treatment of diseases.
What is the Touch Research Institute?
Temperature range most comfortable for a massage room.
What is 68 - 76 degrees?
Dimension of wellness that involves life-long learning.
What is intellectual wellness?
These EOs can cause photosensitivity.
What are citrus oils, Lavender, and angelica?
The year George and Charles Taylor introduced the Swedish Movement system in the United States.
What was 1856?
Board Certification is the purpose of this voluntary professional organization.
What is the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork?
Specifications of a massage table: Height, length, Width, Composition
What is 22 - 24 inches (height), 72 - 73 inches (length), 28 - 33 inches (width), aluminum, wood or combination (composition)?
A type of stress-reduction that involves paying attention to details and being aware of your surroundings.
What is mindfulness or mindfulness-based stress reduction?
The application parameters for applying EOs with massage lubricant.
What is adding 15-20 drops of EO per 1 oz. of oil- based lubricant?