Re: Blogging

Hi Felicity
I am not sure if this is what I should be doing regarding the Blogging about the feeds received. I have had feeds from you regarding the assessments for both Study Skills and Fundamentals. Have received due dates and handouts and information regarding assessments 1, 2 and 3 for Study Skills. Also power point presentations regarding Basic Massage and Endangerment Sites and your last feed at Fundamentals.\

Is this the feedback you require?

Regards
Erna

Asssessment for Fundamentals

Thanks Felicity for the Power Point (PP) for Endangerment sites and also Irene Hundleby's PP for Basic Massage.

I have emailed some questions regarding the assessment.

Thanks
Erna

Preparation for massage

When the client arrives for the massage, I greet them by name and introduce myself. I then walk with them to the treatment room, and on the way there, show them where the toilet is. Once inside the room, I ask them to sit down and give them the client information sheet to complete. I tell them that I will give them a few minutes to complete the form and then I leave the room. When I return, I go through the form with the client and ask questions to clarify information given on the form. I ensure that I look at all medical conditions mentioned and ensure that a massage is not contraindicated. If applicable I ask to see the consent form from their health professional. I then ask the client again what they would like from the massage to ensure that I meet their needs.


I now do some musles tests (ROM etc.) and look at their posture. Based on this information, I tell the client the treatment plan I have formulated for them, and which areas of the body I would like to address during the massage. I also ask the client which type of lubricant they would prefer, taking into account any allergies they may have. The client is also given the option of listening to music during the treatment.


I then tell the client:
* to take the clothes off but e.g. keep their underwear on (depending on area being massaged)
* where they can hang their clothes
* the position I would like them on the table (prone or suppine)
* to cover themselves with e.g. sheet or towel provided on table
* that I would leave the room while they undress and that I will knock before I re- enter
* that I am going to wash and warm my hands

I then ask the client if they have any questions, and answer any he/she may have.

I then leave the room and allow the client to undress and position him/herself on the table.

Making an appointment

When a client rings for an appointment, I ask them their name and address, telephone number and email address. If it is a new client, I ask if they have any massages before. I briefly ask them if they have any medical conditions that may contraindicate massage, e.g. deep vein thrombosis. If I have any doubt regarding the suitability of massage for the client, I ask them to contact their health professional first and get written consent for a massage.

I ask the client what the reason for wanting a massage is, i.e. just for relaxation or for treatment of a certain condition, e.g. sore neck or a sports injury. Based on the information given, I indicate the length of time that needs to be booked for the appointment (15 minutes longer for a first appointment in order to complete client details form) and proceed to give the client options with regards to times and days available.

Once an appointment has been confirmed, I contact the client either by email or text the day before to remind them of their appointment time.