Contra-indications are the presence of a condition which may make the client unsuitable for a treatment. The treatment may not take place, or it may need to be adapted. When treating a client if they show any signs of a contra-indication tactfully refer them to their GP for treatment or advice. Never tell your client…
Private and Confidential Client Treatment Record Client ref: _____________ Date: Treatment: Comments: Have there been any changes to your circumstances, medication general health since your last treatment? Client Declaration: I declare that the information I have given is correct and to the best of my knowledge I can undertake treatments without any adverse effect. I…
Client Details Name: Telephone Number: Gender: Medical History Do you have or have you ever suffered from: high/low blood pressure, depressive illness, pace maker, epilepsy/fits, panic attacks, stroke, anxiety, diabetes, migraine/headaches, asthma, heart disease, pregnancy, operation in the last 6 months, phlebitis, infections illness, dysfunction of the nervous system, varicose veins, localised inflammation, bruising, open…
Skin makes up around 12% of an adult’s body weight. It’s very adaptable and able to mould into different shapes, covering bones and muscles to perform various functions of the body’s make up. The functions of the skin are: Sensation- main sensory organ for temperature, pressure, touch and pain. Heat regulation – Regulates the body…
For some students this is the beginning of your journey as a professional therapist. It is important to learn any therapy correctly but more importantly strive to become a great therapist. A therapist should: maintain the highest standard of professional conduct, conduct herself/himself in a professional, honest and ethical manner. Dress appropriately with hair tied…
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene as a therapist is essential. Not only from a health and safety perspective, but clients will not return if the salon, treatment area, or equipment are not clean. It is vital therefore to ensure that we provide a safe environment for clients. The Health and Safety at Work Act…
Introduction The earliest forms of micro needling were reported by acupuncturists in China, centuries ago. The earliest practice of resurfacing skin with a rotating wheel was in Germany in 1905. In the US, the notion of using a needle began around 1995 by dermatologist brothers in Philadelphia. They were using a bevel needle to treat…
Fibrosthetics is one of the more interesting developments in facial rejuvenation. It has been developed as an alternative to the classic ablative resurfacing (typically done with a CO2 or Erbium laser) where some of your skin is literally burnt off. An eye-lift can take years off someone’s face, but because of the surgical risks involved,…
The Skin Epidermal Structure The Epidermis: the life cycle of the keratinocyte Keratinocytes are the predominant cell species found in the epidermis. It is a hydrophobic cell and is the cellular unit responsible for generating and maintaining the skin’s barrier function. As a keratinocyte moves up through the layers of the skin it changes (differentiates)…
Private and Confidential Client Treatment Record Client ref: _____________ Date: Treatment: Comments: Have there been any changes to your circumstances, medication general health since your last treatment? Client Declaration: I declare that the information I have given is correct and to the best of my knowledge I can undertake treatments without any adverse effect. I…