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    HOW TO PREPARE THE

    PATRON
    1. Greet the patron with a smile and a pleasant voice.
    2. Make him/her feel comfortable.
    3. Explain what is involved in the treatment.
    4. Ask the patron specific questions about his/her present
    condition and his/her general health.
    5. Assess whether the patron is suitable to treatment or
    whether the treatment is contra-indicated in some ways.
    6. Ask the patron to take off all jewelry and contact lenses
    for comfort and safety.
    7. Undress only the areas of the body that are being worked
    on and only those needed to be exposed.
    MASSAGE THERAPIST SHOULD
    OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

     If you are stressed or tensed or if you are not in


    good health, do not give massage as your energy level
    may be depleted.
     Wear comfortable footwear and clothes.
     Take off any noisy jewelry as this may cause
    distractions.
     Do not massage with long nails and with rough skin.
     If you have long hair, tie it back to avoid
    disturbance, interruptions and distractions.
     Use a mouthwash or breath freshener.
    TO WHOM NOT TO
    GIVE THE
    MASSAGE?
    DIRECTIONS:

    Group yourselves in to two groups,


    and write all your assumptions or
    guesses about the said topic/issue
    given to you. The group will present
    it to the class.
    TO WHOM NOT TO GIVE THE
    MASSAGE:

     Anyone suffering or recovering from a viral infection.


     Anyone who has a high temperature or is suffering from a
    contagious disease.
     Anyone who has skin infection or has serious medical
    condition.
     Do not massage area with fracture, strain or sprain.
    TO WHOM NOT TO GIVE THE
    MASSAGE:

     Do not massage during the first trimester of pregnancy.


      After surgery, wait for 1 year after the surgery and 6
    months following minor operations.
      After eating a heavy meal or have been drinking
    quantities of alcohol.

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