The massage therapist uses kinesthesia, or thinking about how movement is expressed, to correct habits that cause poor posture and limited movement. This type of massage is called:
a. Alexander technique.
b. Feldenkrais method.
c. healing touch.
d. Reiki.
ANS: A
Correct: The Alexander technique teaches improved balance, posture, and coordination through gentle hands-on guidance and verbal instruction.
Incorrect:
b. The Feldenkrais method teaches movement reeducation through gentle manipulations intended to heighten awareness of the body; it is based on the belief that each person has an individualized optimal style of movement.
c. Healing touch is a multilevel energy healing program that incorporates aspects of therapeutic touch with other healing measures.
d. Reiki uses the hands or gestures to channel qi energy from an intangible spirit to bring about healing.
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