In gratitude to all the HP'ers who have posted past exam questions which have been invaluable to me in my revision I wanted to share something with other HP'ers.
As I've explained in previous posts, I discovered last year that I am completely useless at memorising questions for posting after the exam. Instead I hope the following will be of some help to HP'ers who, like me, are preparing for ITEC exams.
It is a summary description of most (if not all) of the other complementary therapies that we are required to know for ITEC complementary therapies. 10% of each ITEC complementary therapy exam consists of questions on other complementary therapies. I prepared this for myself to help with my revision. The information is sourced from ITEC recommended texts,
previous exam questions (posted here) and, where neither of these sources provided any information, from reliable (I hope!) internet sources.
Please feel free to amend, comment upon or add to this list.
Other Complementary Therapies
Acupoint
The pressure point along the energy meridian used in acupuncture or acupressure.
Acupressure
Ancient Chinese therapy using finger or thumb pressure on energy meridians to release bodys own energy chi to promote healing and relieve pain. Performed directly on skin
Acupuncture
Ancient Chinese therapy involving the insertion of needles into energy points in the body
Alexander Technique
Encourages healing and health through better posture, developed by Fredrick Mathias Alexander, an actor. Good for backache and headache.
Amma
Chinese traditional folk massage relying on treating specific points of the body
Aromatherapy
The use of essential oils for relaxation and the improvement of physical and emotional well-being.
Ayurvedic Medicine
The Ayurveda (from Sanskrit, meaning life knowledge) is an ancient Indian medical text about the art of healing and prolonging life.
Bach Flower Remedies
38 infusions of plants in water and alcohol used to treat mental and emotional problems that often precede physical problems. Developed by Dr. Edward Bach.
Bowen Technique
Aims to rebalance the body using gentle moves on tissues. Light rolling to stimulate the bodys energy flow. Encourages the body to heal itself. Developed by Australian Thomas A. Bowen.
Chiropractic
Manipulates the joints of the body, specifically the spine, to relieve pain. Good for back and neck pain and headaches. Diagnosis and treatment of mechanical problems in the nervous system and spinal column.
Colour Therapy
A holistic therapy that uses colour and light to restore homeostasis.
Crystal Therapy
The use of gemstones for healing.
Ear Candling
Also called thermal-auricular therapy. Candle placed in ear and burnt to draw out toxins and impurities.
Herbalism
Ancient traditional medicine that uses plants This therapy uses plants to treat both physical and psychological conditions
Homeopathy
Treats like with like. Uses minute doses of the bacteria, virus or substance that has caused the problem. Builds immunity. Rarely compatible with aromatherapy as strong smells can reduce the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies.
Iridology
Diagnosis of physical and psychological problems by studying the iris of the eye.
Kinesiology
Holistic treatment that tests muscles and energy meridians to discover and treat energy imbalances on all levels: chemical, energetic, physical, mental. Uses application of pressure on the limbs to discover energy blockages and then corrects them through firm massage. Preventative, holistic therapy. Diagnosis by muscle testing. Treating the bodys imbalances by testing the muscles and energy meridians
Osteopathy
Manipulates the joints of the body. Structure and function of the body are interdependent. First complementary therapy to be recognised by law.
Physiotherapy
The use of physical exercises, massage and pressure to relieve pain and tension. Re-educates body following major illness, injury or accident.
Reflexology
Treats the whole person by using the feet as maps of the body. Very compatible with aromatherapy.
Reiki/Spiritual Healing
Reiki means universal life force energy in Japanese. Reiki healers act as channels for energy.
Shiatsu
Chinese (Japanese?) technique using the same energy points as acupuncture but applying pressure with fingers and thumbs instead of using needles. Usually performed with client clothed.
Swedish Massage: Massage of whole body using talcum powder. Developed by Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling. Includes effleurage, petrissage and percussion techniques.
Stone Therapy
A form of bodywork that uses heated and chilled stones in massage to enhance health and wellbeing.
Tsubo
Japanese name for points used in massage (based on Ancient Chinese Therapy)
Vertical Reflexology
Reflexology performed with the client standing. Focuses on reflexes on the dorsal surface of the foot. Developed by Lynne Booth.
Yoga/Meditation
Self-help therapies that teach the learner control over body and mind. 4000 years old.
coolaboola that is real good info and helped a lot thanks, you said in one of your notes that you have done on-site massage is there any info you can pass on about this, past papers, or case studies to help me out or anything you think i might need to know. big thanks sporty