iRubric: Massage Therapy - Spa Modalities rubric

Student demonstrated one hand contact throughout the massage session. The pressure was consistent and transitioned appropriately when needed in application of massage technique.

Hand contact during massage was interrupted (+1), pressure was applied inconsistently on an occurrence of 2 or more times during the session.

Student consistently disconnected from the client during the session. Needs improvement and practice when applying the appropriate amount of pressure.

Student correctly applied all applications of massage techniques during the session. Used proper technique in assigned order according to Kellogg.

Student applied masssage techniques with minimal errors. 2+ massage applications was applied to wrong area of the body or hand placement was incorrect.

Student displayed 3+ massage applications incorrectly or not applied to the appropriate part of the body.

Performs proper draping skills, by covering the client for privacy. Procedure for turning client over is correct. Communicates with the client proper instructions for turning over.

Draping skills was acceptable with minimal amount of client exposure. Communication cues was not given correctly to the client.

Client's privacy and security is not intact, Communication for turning over is not given.

Performed technique with exceptional skill, choosing the appropriate technique, depth, and incorporating mobilizations where necessary.

Performed with proficiency, control, and depth, but missed opportunities within the sequence or mobilizations.

Performed with basic techniques, but proficiency and understanding of zones and corresponding endings is unclear.

Student comes to the massage session prepared and on time.

Student comes to the massage session late.

Student does not come to massage session.