Body care
Body analysis
➢ Foundation of the plan
➢ Determine treatment objective and approach
➢ Recognition of faults outside the scope of practice
➢ Accumulate information, providing guidance for the treatment plan
Why is body analysis important?
Provides up to date consultation cards, records periodic weight and measurement checks, tracks figure improvement, changes in treatment
applications and machine settings as well as tracking the clients progress
Somatotypes are based on:
▫ Body framework
▫ Muscle mass
▫ Fat distribution
▫ Relative proportions of bone length vs bone girth
Somatotypes:
• Ectomorph: long, slender neck. Narrow shoulders. Long slim limbs.
• Endomorph: round body, easy weight gain. poor muscle definition.
• Mesomorph: muscular, lean, broad shoulders. Evenly distributed body fat
Plumbline
Adiposity, striae (hormonal or mechanical causes), varicose veins, skin texture, superfluous hair
Lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis, flat back, flabby buttocks, winged scapula, pes planus, hyperextended knees, knock knees and bowed legged.
Keratosis Pilaris (hair follicle blocked with keratin). Gene Varum or gene valgum.
MyPlate ratios
Protein 2-3 portions Repairs body tissue
Fats and oil 1-2 portions Essential fatty acids
Dairy 2 portions Calcium and bone health
Fruit 3-4 portions Vitamins and minerals
Vegetables 3-4 portions Fibre
Carbohydrates 4-7 portions Energy
Water 2 litre Waste removal
Why is good posture important Increased adiposity can lead to:
➢ maintain muscle balance • Cardio-vascular disease and strokes
➢ improve body shape and appearance • Hypertension
➢ prevents muscle tension, spasm and pain • Back and joint problems
➢ prevents stress on ligaments, tendons and joints • High cholesterol levels
➢ prevents skeletal deformities ◦ increases thorax movement • Varicose veins
➢ improved efficiency of oxygen • Kidney disease
➢ reduced risk of musculo-skeletal injuries.
Cellulite: connective tissue disorder due to trapped inflamed adipose tissue. Poor lymphatic circulation. Adipose deposit due to hormones,
water retention, nicotine, caffeine and alcohol. Aescine and Algae help to improve circulation, thus used in cellulite cream.
0: pinch shows folds and furrows
1: pinch shows mattress-like texture Underweight 18.5
2: dimpling when standing
3: dimpling when lying down Normal 18.5 - 24.9
4: visible dimpling when standing and lying Gr 1 obesity 25 - 29.9
Gr 2 obesity 30 - 39.9
Gr 3 obesity > 40
Weight (kg)
= BMI kg/m
Height 2 (m)
Subcutaneous fat: main source of stored energy. Stored below the dermis of the skin. Protects muscles and bones from external impact
sources and insulates the body. Lead to high-risk health problems like high blood pressure, heart diseases and sleep apnoea. Visceral fat:
fatty tissue stored in the abdominal cavity and protects vital organs. Can build up in arteries and lead to health problems
Lifestyle advice:
Cut down coffee
2 litre of water per day
Multivitamin supplements
Breathing exercises
Wo min cardiovascular exercise
, Exercise recommendations
Isometric ( 3 x 30 sec hold) Isotonic (3 x 10 reps) Cardiovascular (20-30 min)
Abdominus rectus Plank Crunches Walking
Obliques Side plank Russian twist Jogging
Biceps Bicep curl hold Bicep curl Swimming
Triceps Triceps dip hold Standing triceps extension Cycling
Adductors Press ball between legs Side lunges Boxing
Abductors Glute bridge hold Glute bridge HIIT
Gluteal group Wall sit Squat Rowing
Body analysis presentation
1. Introduction
2. Medical history: my client has no medical history or medication in use that will affect the treatment
3. Somatotype and 3 reasons
4. Identify conditions: plumbline, BMI and frame size
5. Main concern
6. Treatment plan: reduce cellulite, increase circulation, improve skin tone or texture, improve muscle tone, general maintenance
7. Explain treatment plan: How will you achieve your results?
8. Home care: dry body brush for micro-circulation, 3x per week, work up to daily.
Body massage
Manipulation of soft tissue to decrease muscle tension, enhance wellbeing and promote relaxation
• Effleurage: soothing and relaxing
• Petrissage: improves circulation and sedative effect
• Tapotement: stimulates the circulatory system
• Friction: improves circulation and causes hyperaemia
• Vibrations: effects nerves and has a sedative effect
Pre-treatment and heat therapy
Reasons for pre-treatments: ▪ Size of area treated
▫ Prior to application of electrical therapy
▫ Creates heat and removes surface barriers Various forms of heat therapy:
▫ Induces muscle relaxation and softens tissue o Sauna and foam baths
▫ Relaxes tense muscle fibres and relieves muscle pain o Steam baths, cabinets and rooms
▫ Body accepts electrotherapy and tissue response is o Infra-red lamps
increased o Ultra-violet lamps
▫ Increased conductivity due to increased circulation o Whirlpool baths
o Sunbed, sunlamp and solarium
Effects of pre-heating treatments:
▫ Thermal effect on the body Effects of heat on the body:
▫ Relaxing effect on the muscles ▪ Body temperature slowly rises
▫ General relaxation ▪ Heart rate increases
▫ Surface tissue is moist and prepared for muscle contraction ▪ Surface capillaries dilate
▫ Tight, contracted muscles are relaxed ▪ Sweat glands produce more perspiration
▫ Warm showers relax and prepare the body ▪ Skin reddens and heat increases
▪ Internal blood pressure lowers
Effects of heat depends on: ▪ Waste products removed from skin surface
▪ Duration of application ▪ Lactic acids disperses through vascular circulation
▪ Intensity of heat ▪ Increased pulse rate and vascular exchange
▪ Depth of absorption ▪ Return to normal temp results in relaxation
➢ Wet pre-treatment: Steam baths, exfoliation and showers are good preparation for EMS, Interferential and Galvanism. Moisture levels
increase which enhances conductivity.
➢ Dry pre-treatment: Saunas and lamps are good preparation for G5 and vacuum suction, which can also be used as pre-treatments
Product quantity
Body wrap and exfoliation – spot treatment
Product Quantity Ingredients
Exfoliator 10 ml Grapeseed body exfoliator: crushed apricot kernel, crushed pinotage grapeseed
Oil 5-10 ml ▪ Moisturising pinotage oil: grapeseed oil, jasmine
▪ Relaxing pinotage oil: grapeseed oil, lavender
▪ Slimming pinotage oil: grapeseed oil, lemongrass
Wrap medium 15 ml Circulavine refreshing gel: help muscle tension. Allantoin, chamomile extract.
Lotion 5 ml ▪ Cabernet body lotion: red vine leaf extract, hyaluronic acid.
▪ Firming body cream Sculpt-O-Vine: algae extract and lemongrass
Body analysis
➢ Foundation of the plan
➢ Determine treatment objective and approach
➢ Recognition of faults outside the scope of practice
➢ Accumulate information, providing guidance for the treatment plan
Why is body analysis important?
Provides up to date consultation cards, records periodic weight and measurement checks, tracks figure improvement, changes in treatment
applications and machine settings as well as tracking the clients progress
Somatotypes are based on:
▫ Body framework
▫ Muscle mass
▫ Fat distribution
▫ Relative proportions of bone length vs bone girth
Somatotypes:
• Ectomorph: long, slender neck. Narrow shoulders. Long slim limbs.
• Endomorph: round body, easy weight gain. poor muscle definition.
• Mesomorph: muscular, lean, broad shoulders. Evenly distributed body fat
Plumbline
Adiposity, striae (hormonal or mechanical causes), varicose veins, skin texture, superfluous hair
Lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis, flat back, flabby buttocks, winged scapula, pes planus, hyperextended knees, knock knees and bowed legged.
Keratosis Pilaris (hair follicle blocked with keratin). Gene Varum or gene valgum.
MyPlate ratios
Protein 2-3 portions Repairs body tissue
Fats and oil 1-2 portions Essential fatty acids
Dairy 2 portions Calcium and bone health
Fruit 3-4 portions Vitamins and minerals
Vegetables 3-4 portions Fibre
Carbohydrates 4-7 portions Energy
Water 2 litre Waste removal
Why is good posture important Increased adiposity can lead to:
➢ maintain muscle balance • Cardio-vascular disease and strokes
➢ improve body shape and appearance • Hypertension
➢ prevents muscle tension, spasm and pain • Back and joint problems
➢ prevents stress on ligaments, tendons and joints • High cholesterol levels
➢ prevents skeletal deformities ◦ increases thorax movement • Varicose veins
➢ improved efficiency of oxygen • Kidney disease
➢ reduced risk of musculo-skeletal injuries.
Cellulite: connective tissue disorder due to trapped inflamed adipose tissue. Poor lymphatic circulation. Adipose deposit due to hormones,
water retention, nicotine, caffeine and alcohol. Aescine and Algae help to improve circulation, thus used in cellulite cream.
0: pinch shows folds and furrows
1: pinch shows mattress-like texture Underweight 18.5
2: dimpling when standing
3: dimpling when lying down Normal 18.5 - 24.9
4: visible dimpling when standing and lying Gr 1 obesity 25 - 29.9
Gr 2 obesity 30 - 39.9
Gr 3 obesity > 40
Weight (kg)
= BMI kg/m
Height 2 (m)
Subcutaneous fat: main source of stored energy. Stored below the dermis of the skin. Protects muscles and bones from external impact
sources and insulates the body. Lead to high-risk health problems like high blood pressure, heart diseases and sleep apnoea. Visceral fat:
fatty tissue stored in the abdominal cavity and protects vital organs. Can build up in arteries and lead to health problems
Lifestyle advice:
Cut down coffee
2 litre of water per day
Multivitamin supplements
Breathing exercises
Wo min cardiovascular exercise
, Exercise recommendations
Isometric ( 3 x 30 sec hold) Isotonic (3 x 10 reps) Cardiovascular (20-30 min)
Abdominus rectus Plank Crunches Walking
Obliques Side plank Russian twist Jogging
Biceps Bicep curl hold Bicep curl Swimming
Triceps Triceps dip hold Standing triceps extension Cycling
Adductors Press ball between legs Side lunges Boxing
Abductors Glute bridge hold Glute bridge HIIT
Gluteal group Wall sit Squat Rowing
Body analysis presentation
1. Introduction
2. Medical history: my client has no medical history or medication in use that will affect the treatment
3. Somatotype and 3 reasons
4. Identify conditions: plumbline, BMI and frame size
5. Main concern
6. Treatment plan: reduce cellulite, increase circulation, improve skin tone or texture, improve muscle tone, general maintenance
7. Explain treatment plan: How will you achieve your results?
8. Home care: dry body brush for micro-circulation, 3x per week, work up to daily.
Body massage
Manipulation of soft tissue to decrease muscle tension, enhance wellbeing and promote relaxation
• Effleurage: soothing and relaxing
• Petrissage: improves circulation and sedative effect
• Tapotement: stimulates the circulatory system
• Friction: improves circulation and causes hyperaemia
• Vibrations: effects nerves and has a sedative effect
Pre-treatment and heat therapy
Reasons for pre-treatments: ▪ Size of area treated
▫ Prior to application of electrical therapy
▫ Creates heat and removes surface barriers Various forms of heat therapy:
▫ Induces muscle relaxation and softens tissue o Sauna and foam baths
▫ Relaxes tense muscle fibres and relieves muscle pain o Steam baths, cabinets and rooms
▫ Body accepts electrotherapy and tissue response is o Infra-red lamps
increased o Ultra-violet lamps
▫ Increased conductivity due to increased circulation o Whirlpool baths
o Sunbed, sunlamp and solarium
Effects of pre-heating treatments:
▫ Thermal effect on the body Effects of heat on the body:
▫ Relaxing effect on the muscles ▪ Body temperature slowly rises
▫ General relaxation ▪ Heart rate increases
▫ Surface tissue is moist and prepared for muscle contraction ▪ Surface capillaries dilate
▫ Tight, contracted muscles are relaxed ▪ Sweat glands produce more perspiration
▫ Warm showers relax and prepare the body ▪ Skin reddens and heat increases
▪ Internal blood pressure lowers
Effects of heat depends on: ▪ Waste products removed from skin surface
▪ Duration of application ▪ Lactic acids disperses through vascular circulation
▪ Intensity of heat ▪ Increased pulse rate and vascular exchange
▪ Depth of absorption ▪ Return to normal temp results in relaxation
➢ Wet pre-treatment: Steam baths, exfoliation and showers are good preparation for EMS, Interferential and Galvanism. Moisture levels
increase which enhances conductivity.
➢ Dry pre-treatment: Saunas and lamps are good preparation for G5 and vacuum suction, which can also be used as pre-treatments
Product quantity
Body wrap and exfoliation – spot treatment
Product Quantity Ingredients
Exfoliator 10 ml Grapeseed body exfoliator: crushed apricot kernel, crushed pinotage grapeseed
Oil 5-10 ml ▪ Moisturising pinotage oil: grapeseed oil, jasmine
▪ Relaxing pinotage oil: grapeseed oil, lavender
▪ Slimming pinotage oil: grapeseed oil, lemongrass
Wrap medium 15 ml Circulavine refreshing gel: help muscle tension. Allantoin, chamomile extract.
Lotion 5 ml ▪ Cabernet body lotion: red vine leaf extract, hyaluronic acid.
▪ Firming body cream Sculpt-O-Vine: algae extract and lemongrass
