decided to try something new today..
after church we did a study group..
Stephanie , "Tay" , Erica and I met up at Starbuck to study together from 12:30 till almost 3..
went over ch 5b and also ch 9
My Intake form has been approved so I can start my 20 hours of Massage homework !!!!
Got most of CH 8 finished , studied on ch 9 , and more work on 5b workbook..
was hard to stay focused so slept for a little while ,
Classmate Erica came by and had me check on her a/c system and check engine light ..
Happy Friday.. took it easy today.. worked a little on CH 8 quiz.. , worked some on ch 5b bck book and work book .
felt really exausteds all day..
this morning's lecture we started with Beckbook "P149" Muscle Interaction's , Then we went to "P203" Cardiovascular System ending on page 207 for lunch..
we did the Palpation "Drawing muscles" quiz I felt mine was good..
Got Chapter 5a , 6 and 7 scores back and passed them..
after school :
met up with Fam at Urban Air to visit Neice and Nephew for a few hours before they head back home.
Had Trouble getting Chapter 5.1 to stick to my memory.. and sounds like half the class was having the same issue..
Then we started reviewing CH 5.5 pg 137-147..
we recieved our first Evaluation and we all passed..I need to work on my WRIST POSTURE
Lunch
after lunch I got to work on a new client/classmate . I could feel the difference on clients shoulders / back due to tightness and knots.. Client felt better after working them out and was able to pop/stretch out shoulder pain they felt. ..
home: relaxing study night
wasnt over stressed today, Turned in Ch 7 quiz, took Chap 6 quiz, felt ok with it.. Drew the Rotator Cuff Muscles " not much info on them though..
Lectured on CH 8 and got Take home Quiz thats due Monday..
Lunch..
After lunch we learned some Stretches and practiced on them.. " Ended up with Marty again " ..
went to church, then grocery ..
Studied on Ch 6..
Drew Rotator Cuff Muscle " Subscapularis "
Got out the house for some fresh air and took a drive to HTeaO
back to studing Ch 6
Studied on CH 6 Beckbook and workbook , finished up the last few CH 7 Take home quiz..
Drew the Trese Minor " Rotator Cuff Muscle "
today wasnt too bad.. did some studying ,ordered Busness book & some new Lotion ,
Drew the Infraspinatus "Rotator Cuff Muscle" worked on some late night massage time , ..
not too much to report on today
today felt really good again, we lectured over CH 6 Beckbook. Did some self mediation and breathing.
after lunch I received my massage first for our evaluation, the practitioner forgot to ask to do adomnal and my face.. but already seen some imporovements in minor areas of sugestion / preferances.
I gave my massage last this time.. and surprisingly didnt have too much pain afterwards, there was still some discomfort but not as much. Other then that I felt very relaxed giving. " I still get hot and very sweaty giving massages ".. I need to work on the proper terms when doing charts..
At Home :
Fell alseep mid evening and had a decent recovery nap.
I did the CH 7 take home quiz tonight. Studio lights dim with "Relaxing spa sounds " coming out of Pandora
Today felt calm and relaxed.. woke up tired "lack of sleep" but in good calm mood..
we graded ch 1 quiz.. then started on TG book P74,, Rotator Cuff Muscles. Then we moved onto the Beckbook.. going over CH 5 some more..
lunch break
after lunch we went over Entire Routine 1 preparing for our first full 60minute Evaluation
for homework I went over BeckXbook some more and drew the Supraspinatus part of the Rotator Cuff Muscle.
Drove the Integra to class Today , it was more relaxed but extremely tired morning..
started going over CH 5 Beck book some more..Then start CH 1 TG book pg 20-34 "navigating the Body"
half way through we stopped for some mid morning stretches and mediltion deep breathing exercises to wake ourself back up..
Lunch was quiet, had chicken spaghetti ..
After lunch we did our first full 60 minutes "timed" massage.. I worked first this time , very warm room, I sweat alot and lower back pain half the time.. My time on the table was really good with a experienced Student working on me..
Late night Ch 5 Beck workbook " study "..
Woke up with very low motivation and self care" very overwhelmed " .. Got to class re read some text and realized not needing to retake something till the next day helped me relax some.. Quiz ch 3 felt a little better , even some of the written / short answers.. Felt more relaxed afterwards..
Got some Quiz results back. Did good on CH 2 quiz, Ch 11 needs some small studying to bring it up just a few points .. and I already knew I needed to redo Ch 4.. ..
short answers / written and details are still a weak point for me I need to work on.
started going over CH 6
.. Lunch Grilled Fillet from home was great.. hit the spot..
Table work : .. Showed us Arm Supine , Head Neck , Face And Pectorals
went to church , then Bj's and met parents for lunch..
took Kiddo swimming and while she swam I did some self care exercises at the GYM..worked on Arm extensions, Leg Press, Lats , upper and lower back workout, and a Mile on the bike exercise.
STUDIED Traps and Rhomboid Major & Minor and CH 3..
Started Reading CH 3 Beckbook, took the Integra for a drive.
Lunch
More reading and studying ..
Cleaned the Studio up
Meditation , stretches , deep breathing " interrupted "
did some light studying on ch 3,.. and reviewing the Trapezius and Rhomboid major & Minor muscles.
Trying not to overdue myself so stepped away and did some stuff around the house also..
Today was light and restful
this mornin we went back to ch 5 : Human Anatomy and Physiology ..
some self care , deep breathing , stretching
after lunch
I dressed my table .. Got on Marty's table first to work on Basic Routines "Supline" on the Legs , thighs, feet and Abdomen. " a little odd / weird at first " never having anything but my back Massaged.. " but it Felt GREAT !!!!
Then I worked my routine on Marty..
this morning I felt a little more confident about the exam. I worked some study notes on Ch 5 " Human Anatomy and Physiology
Then we went over Ch 3, Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners..
After Lunch
we started working on Gluts and Legs Massage Routine..
Didnt feel good about the exam , somewhat ok on multiple choice questions, and bombed short term writing.. will retake before midterm.
after Lunch I felt a little less stressful..
we continued massage routines basic strokes on the arms
** minutes on the back, Effleurage , Petrissage , frictions , deep frictions and lower back
** minutes on the arms , Effleurage , Petrissage , frictions , deep frictions
At home
Practice basic massage stroke “ routines on back and arms last night
Monday showed its self today for sure , woke up way late , barely made it in time for class and exam. I felt somewhat ok with it.. very stressed for oversleeping, no breakfast, no self meditation..
After lunch
Practiced “ hand out “ massage routine 1 - basic massage strokes on back
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
Deep friction
..
Got home with massive migraine,
Tried to study ch 4 till 10p .. no luck, very unmotivated
after Church and Lunch I started studying the Trapezius " Traps and Rhomboid Major & Minor muscles, drawing them out..
Chased down some Massage cream at Ultra & at Bath and Body Works in the mall,
Finished the Beck ( Ch1 ) "History overview " take home quiz..
studying Beck ( Ch11) " preparations for the Practitioner " and answering the Work Book questions .
TG work book ( Page 1&2 )
set up a Essential Oil Diffuser "cheap" with peppermint fragrance in my studio.
*Practiced Draping*
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| Late night Practice, First time using this table " used ultra hydration body butter " water " scented |
Our First weekend , did some light reading, answered a few more quiz questions.. and took rest of the afternoon/ evening off to not overload my mind on everything..
This morning started good, we jumped right into Anatomy: intro to Human Body "ch4" and got slightly stressed / lost on it " being freshly new information to myself " but that's part of learning and figuring it out. Got our open book Quiz today on "ch1"BK. Got a ton of Studying to do for the Closed book Quiz on Monday..
After lunch
I dressed our Table, and got on it first.. for our First massage practice, was already having "some '2' " back pain.. After words I was feeling somewhat better.. When It was my turn to give the massage, it hurt my lower back pretty bad at times.. I think I should have Raised the table up some. I will figure out my adjustments as we keep practicing. ..
Started class with some light paper work and getting our TDLR.
Self Meditation
Resumed going over chapter 11. Got a quiz on Monday Aug 7th
learning about
Centering , Grounding , Stance and
wrist position,
Lunch .. " hone leftovers - filipino spaghetti "
Learned some History of Massage ,
We Dressed the tables and practiced draping .
We started learning some Muscles.
Trapezius...
very positive motivation today,
late evening : been reading BeckBook chapter 1 : Historical overview of Massage.
....Very interesting read.....
Class was good , went over handbook, and some self meditation.
Hour lunch , got Arby’s and with 103temps and No ac in the car i got a mild headache.
Discussed how to handle the Table and Started going over the Beck book Chapter 11..
Started High motivation Today .. the Extreme temps lowered it with the headache but still had it.
