The IONTO BalaNce wellNess Bed - Ionto-Comed GmbH
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong><br />
Item Nr. 8157-XXXXX<br />
www.ionto.com<br />
Treatment manual
TreaTmeNT maNual<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong>, Item No. 8157-XXXXX<br />
contents<br />
1. what is the <strong>BalaNce</strong> module? 4<br />
2. Positive effects of the <strong>BalaNce</strong> module 4<br />
2.1 Programs, frequencies, effects 4<br />
3. how do I integrate the positive effects of the <strong>BalaNce</strong> module 6<br />
into my treatments?<br />
4. <strong>BalaNce</strong> treatment concepts 7<br />
4.1 how do I offer <strong>BalaNce</strong> treatments 7<br />
to my clients?<br />
4.2 Putting <strong>BalaNce</strong> treatment concepts into practice 8<br />
4.3 <strong>The</strong> sequence of steps in the “OceaN <strong>wellNess</strong>” 10<br />
treatment routine<br />
5. Brief instructions for manual operation 22<br />
6. scientific study on the <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong> 23<br />
shows sensational results<br />
7. are there any times when you cannot use the 23<br />
<strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong>?<br />
Please see the operating manual for the <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED for a detailed<br />
description of how to operate the Balance bed.<br />
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Phone +49 721 9770-888<br />
Fax +49 721 9770-890<br />
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www.ionto.com<br />
© by <strong>IONTO</strong>-COMED
1. what is the<br />
<strong>BalaNce</strong> module?<br />
2. Positive effects of<br />
the <strong>BalaNce</strong> module<br />
2.1 Programs,<br />
frequencies,effects<br />
Program 1<br />
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<strong>The</strong> BALANCE module provides a unique interplay of sound and gentle vibration, which,<br />
as a recent scientific study demonstrated, leads to deep relaxation and an absolute sense<br />
of well-being.<br />
Body<br />
• Provides deep relaxation within a few minutes<br />
• Exercises a positive influence on the person as a whole<br />
• Heightens awareness of one’s own body<br />
and leads to a positive body image<br />
mind<br />
• Dissipates stress and gives renewed energy<br />
• Causes distracting thoughts to fade<br />
• Enhances concentration<br />
spirit<br />
• Causes emotional tension to fade<br />
and allows inner peace to take its place<br />
• Enhances mental performance<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED comes with four separate programs with different<br />
vibrational frequencies and types of music. As a result, the effects of the programs differ,<br />
allowing you to respond individually to the needs of your clients.<br />
Although pieces of music are already stored for each individual program, you also have<br />
the option of saving your own music. See operating manual for more information on this<br />
topic.<br />
effects:<br />
• Has a positive impact on the whole person<br />
• Relieves muscular tension<br />
• Promotes circulation<br />
• Normalizes pulse and breathing rates<br />
• Reduces stress<br />
When importing your own music, we recommend music that is specially designed for re-<br />
laxation, that contains no vocal component and that creates a calm, balanced atmosphere.<br />
Adjust the program running time to match the duration of your treatments.<br />
maximum program time = 120 minutes.
effects:<br />
Wave-like motions that radiate outwards from your clients’ heads to their feet will have a<br />
balancing effect on the whole person.<br />
• Reduces stress<br />
• Promotes circulation<br />
• Normalizes pulse and breathing rates<br />
• Relieves muscular tension<br />
• Supports the ability to concentrate<br />
• Improves body awareness<br />
If importing your own music, we recommend music that contains ocean sounds, as these<br />
will support the wave-like vibrations of the program. <strong>The</strong> calming sounds of the sea lead to<br />
absolute relaxation and a feeling of natural security.<br />
Adjust the program running time to match the duration of your treatments.<br />
maximum program time = 120 minutes.<br />
effects:<br />
• This program can even help calm tense, hyperactive people<br />
• Has a positive impact on brain waves<br />
• Creates harmony between the body and mind<br />
• Body and mind find deep relaxation<br />
• A long-lasting state of relaxation and positive attitude sets in<br />
— an ideal basis for optimizing one’s work performance<br />
If importing your own music, we recommend harmonious, slow-moving<br />
instrumental music.<br />
Program run time = 10 minutes.<br />
effects:<br />
• Program for easy, fast relaxation from a normal level of arousal<br />
• Has a positive impact on brain waves<br />
• Creates harmony between the body and mind<br />
• Has a positive impact on the spirit. Worry, stress and hurry fall away<br />
• Your client will relax and gain inner calm and composure<br />
If importing your own music, we recommend harmonious, mellow instrumental music.<br />
Program run time = 10 minutes.<br />
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Program 2<br />
Program 3<br />
Program 4
3. how do I integrate<br />
the positive effects of the<br />
<strong>BalaNce</strong> module into<br />
my treatments?<br />
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<strong>The</strong> positive effects of the BALANCE module help you intensify and supplement your professional<br />
treatments and can be integrated equally well into cosmetic and wellness treatments<br />
and into your own unique treatment concepts.<br />
We recommend using the BALANCE module as follows:<br />
Timing Target group or treatment goal which program<br />
Beginning of treatment<br />
• To mentally prepare clients<br />
for treatment<br />
• After cleansing<br />
during steam treatment<br />
during treatment<br />
• For facial massage<br />
• For tense, stressed clients Program 3,<br />
10 min.<br />
• Clients who have difficulty relaxing<br />
• Clients uncomfortable with physical contact<br />
• New clients, with whom a certain<br />
natural distance is often maintained<br />
• For intensifying relaxation<br />
• To support treatment<br />
• For body massage • For intensifying relaxation<br />
• To support treatment<br />
after treatment<br />
• While the mask is on<br />
• While resting after treatment<br />
•As the finishing touch<br />
•For lasting deep relaxation<br />
Program 4,<br />
10 min.<br />
Program 4,<br />
10 min.<br />
Program 1,<br />
Time adapted to the length of treatment<br />
Program 2,<br />
Time adapted to the length of treatment<br />
Program 4,<br />
Time adapted to the length of the<br />
rest period
You can integrate the BALANCE module into your treatments or use it as a stand-alone<br />
application. <strong>The</strong> BALANCE module can be combined with cosmetic treatments or with<br />
wellness applications. A few sample BALANCE treatment concepts are provided in the<br />
following pages.<br />
BALANCE treatment concepts are as unique as your clients and can meet the needs of<br />
everyone from a stressed-out manager to a beauty-conscious client — anyone who needs to<br />
relax in the shortest possible amount of time.<br />
To help you sell your BALANCE treatment concepts at your business, we also include a<br />
marketing package consisting of the following:<br />
A wall poster for advertising and decoration at your business<br />
A flyer with an acrylic stand for display in your place of business to inform your clients of<br />
your BALANCE treatments.<br />
8 dIN a4 Posters with an acrylic countertop display, each presenting one BALANCE<br />
treatment concept. This display feature lets you present rotating offers and/or sales promotions.<br />
Post cards that you can send to your clients. This allows you to inform clients of your newest<br />
service and also speaks to clients who maybe have not been in your studio for a long time,<br />
giving them a new reason to visit.<br />
e-mail templates that you can use to inform your clients of your new service.<br />
sampler gift certificate for word-of-mouth advertising — the best way to win new<br />
customers! Give your customers sampler gift certificates for their friends and acquaintances.<br />
Each time a friend redeems a gift certificate and/or becomes a new cus-tomer, you can<br />
give the original customer a discount of, for instance, 10% on their next treatment, which<br />
will motivate them to give away more gift certificates. You can also give customers gift certificates<br />
as an incentive to familiarize themselves with these new treatments.<br />
ad template for advertising in local newspapers.<br />
Image data so that you can advertise your new service on your website, too.<br />
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4. <strong>BalaNce</strong> treatment<br />
concepts<br />
4.1 how do I offer <strong>BalaNce</strong><br />
treatments to my clients?<br />
<strong>The</strong> marketing package
4.2 Putting <strong>BalaNce</strong> treatment<br />
concepts into practice<br />
after work relax Fresh up lunch Time<br />
End of the day; letting go of<br />
the day’s events<br />
Welcome your guests with a<br />
soothing wellness tea; let your<br />
them settle in.<br />
Introduce the treatment and/<br />
or briefly describe the steps<br />
involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their<br />
shoes and any uncomfortable<br />
clothing such as blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
Relaxation break Refresh yourself Brief time out<br />
Welcome phase:<br />
Introduce the treatment and/<br />
or briefly describe the steps<br />
involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their<br />
shoes and any uncomfortable<br />
clothing such as blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
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Welcome phase:<br />
Introduce the treatment and/<br />
or briefly describe the steps<br />
involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their<br />
shoes and any uncomfortable<br />
clothing such as blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
Run program 2 for 20 min. Run program 4 for 10 min. Run program 3 for 10 min.<br />
Give your client a 10-minute<br />
energy-point massage on the<br />
face, head and neck.<br />
After the treatment is over,<br />
use gentle energy strokes to<br />
reacclimate the client.<br />
additional services:<br />
Warm foot wrap<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx.30 min.<br />
Recommended treatment<br />
price: €25 and up<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 20 min.<br />
Perform a 5-minute foot massage<br />
(possibly without the use<br />
of personal care products)<br />
when the program is over.<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 20 min.<br />
Recommended treatment<br />
price: €25 and up<br />
After the program has ended,<br />
refresh the face with a face<br />
spray such as <strong>IONTO</strong> VAC &<br />
SPRAY.<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 20 min.<br />
Recommended treatment<br />
price: €30 and up .<br />
Introduce the treatment and/<br />
or briefly describe the steps<br />
involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their<br />
shoes and any uncomfortable<br />
clothing such as blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
Run program 2 for 15 min.<br />
After the program has ended,<br />
offer the client a small snack<br />
of fresh fruit, refreshing tea or<br />
water.<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 30 min.<br />
Recommended treatment<br />
price: €30 and up
men Power energy Flow Beauty Face<br />
Restore calm, composure and energy Allow blocked life energy to flow Relaxation and joy upon discovering<br />
one’s inner and outer beauty<br />
Welcome phase:<br />
Introduce the treatment and/or briefly<br />
describe the steps involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their shoes and<br />
any uncomfortable clothing such as<br />
blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
Welcome your guests with a soothing<br />
wellness tea; let your them settle in.<br />
Introduce the treatment and/or briefly<br />
describe the steps involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their shoes and<br />
any uncomfortable clothing such as<br />
blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
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Welcome clients with a vitamin-rich fruit<br />
cocktail.<br />
Introduce the treatment and/or briefly<br />
describe the steps involved.<br />
Let your clients take off their shoes and<br />
any uncomfortable clothing such as<br />
blazers, etc.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client.<br />
Run program 1 for 15 min. Run program 2 for 20 min. Run program 2 for 35 min.<br />
After the treatment is over, offer the client<br />
an espresso or prosecco.<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 25 min.<br />
Recommended treatment price:<br />
€25 and up<br />
After the treatment is over, use gentle<br />
energy strokes to reacclimate the client.<br />
Alternately:<br />
Effleurage with precious stones<br />
Effleurage with a fan brush<br />
Aromatherapy (essential oils)<br />
Give the client a parting gift of a<br />
precious stone that matches her type.<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 30 -40 min.<br />
Recommended treatment price:<br />
€45 and up<br />
Cleanse the client’s face and neck, apply<br />
the collagen facial mask with caviar and<br />
prepare a hand mask.<br />
Let your client rest..<br />
When the program time has elapsed,<br />
remove the mask, apply a daily skin-care<br />
product and remove the remains of the<br />
hand mask.<br />
Total program time:<br />
approx. 40 -50 min.<br />
Recommended treatment price:<br />
€60 and up
4.3 <strong>The</strong> sequence of steps in<br />
the “OceaN <strong>wellNess</strong>”<br />
treatment routine<br />
Preparing treatment<br />
What do you need for the<br />
treatment?<br />
welcome phase:<br />
First impressions count<br />
<strong>The</strong> effects of different colors<br />
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• Cover the <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED with an oil-resistant fitted sheet<br />
• Switch on heat for the seat<br />
• Provide approx. 2 hand towels, 1 blanket, a robe, disposable slippers and disposable<br />
undergarments<br />
• Prepare tea<br />
• Warm compresses in HOT CABINET (welcome towel)<br />
• Warm up the hot stones if necessary (optimum: 2 small stones for the face,<br />
2 medium stones for the hands, 1 large stone for the belly); provide chakra quartz stones<br />
if desired<br />
• Heat the base oil (jojoba oil or almond oil) in the warmer and prepare 2-3 different<br />
essential oils<br />
• Prepare the foot bath (wooden bowl, rose petals)<br />
• Prepare the DE LUXE/COMFORT COLORED LIGHT LAMP or colored light emitter<br />
You will find the following items in our cosmetic technology catalog: Fitted sheet for treatment bed, de luXe<br />
or cOmFOrT cOlOred lIGhT lamP<br />
You will find the following items in our care&more catalog: Bath robe, disposable slippers, disposable undergarments,<br />
hand towels, compresses, terry-cloth blanket, hot stones, hot stones warmer, chakra quartz<br />
stones, hOT caBINeT, foot bath, rose petals, tea cups. a selection of different essential oils, base oils and<br />
tea<br />
Receive customers with a welcome towel 1 and offer them some tea 2 . While enjoying the<br />
tea ceremony 3 together, briefly present the treatment and ask your client how he or she is<br />
feeling. Ask about color preferences and, if she has none, select a color that suits her mood.<br />
For example: Select a calming light for a nervous customer or choose a color according to<br />
the appropriate fragrance (see following overview).<br />
length of welcoming phase, approx. 5 -10 min.<br />
1 Welcome towel = a warm compress towel; an Asian greeting ritual. Besides being refreshing and cleaning<br />
the hands, the warm, moist towel also stimulates the senses and helps your client leave her day behind her.<br />
2 Tea = select, for instance, an ayurveda tea from our care&more product line. You may, of course, offer another<br />
beverage if your client does not want any tea.<br />
3 Tea ceremony = sitting together for the tea ceremony promotes trust between practitioner and client, and ensures<br />
that your client will feel welcome.<br />
Red has a stimulating effect, promotes circulation and activates metabolism. Applications:<br />
Skin that is dry, sallow or in need of regeneration. Rosemary essential oil enhances the<br />
effect.<br />
Orange relaxes, brightens the client’s mood, activates the flow of lymph, tones the skin.<br />
Applications: Cellulite, impure skin. Orange essential oil enhances the effect.<br />
Yellow Yellow promotes glandular function, stimulates the psyche, strengthens the protective<br />
system of the skin. Applications: Combination skin, irritated skin. Grapefruit essential<br />
oil enhances the effect.
Green calms and regenerates. Applications: Atrophic skin if alternated with orange; normal<br />
skin. Rosewood essential oil enhances the effect.<br />
Blue inhibits circulation, diminishes skin reactions and has a calming effect. Applications:<br />
Sensitive, impure or couperose skin. Lavender essential oil enhances the effect.<br />
Violet reduces the production of skin oil and has a relaxing effect. Applications: Oily skin,<br />
acne. Lavender essential oil enhances the effect.<br />
Magenta harmonizes and balances metabolism in the skin. Applications: Irritated skin.<br />
Linden blossom essential oil enhances the effect.<br />
Turquoise stimulates the immune function of the skin. Applications: Dry skin. Tangerine<br />
essential oil enhances the effect.<br />
Accompany your client into the treatment room,1 where she can undress and slip into the<br />
robe, disposable undergarments and disposable slippers. Invite your client to have a seat<br />
in a chair or on the treatment bed for a foot bath.2 Aromatherapy3 is part of the foot bath;<br />
clients can simply close their eyes and inhale the fragrance of their choice.<br />
While your client is enjoying the fragrance (please do not hold the bottle of essential oil<br />
too close to anyone’s nose), gently place your hand on her head and rest your thumb on<br />
her “third eye,”4 allowing her to focus on her sense of smell. You can then add the selected<br />
fragrance/essential oil to the basic oil (ex.: jojoba oil). Thoroughly dry your client’s feet and<br />
ask her to remove her robe and lie on her back. Completely cover her body with a terry<br />
cloth blanket and cover her chest and cleavage area with a hand towel.<br />
Please keep in mind that some people are embarrassed about undressing. During<br />
treatment, leave only those parts of the body uncovered that you are immediately treating;<br />
always cover the rest of the body with blankets or towels. Body temperature also lowers<br />
over the course of treatment, and your client could become very cold if left uncovered.<br />
length of preparation phase, approx. 10 min.<br />
1 Light in the selected color should already be turned on in the treatment room. <strong>The</strong> room temperature should<br />
not be too cool; the heat for the <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED seat should already be activated.<br />
2 Foot bath = prepare a small amount of water with rose petals in a bowl. This will be poured over the client’s feet<br />
at a later point in the treatment and followed by a course of warm water.<br />
3 Aromatherapy = keep the base oil ready in the oil warmer and add to this a few drops of the essential oil<br />
selected (approx. 4 - 7 drops per 100 mL). Do not have your client smell more than 2-3 aromas. You will<br />
find a wide selection of oils in our care&more product line. Keep the massage oil warm and handy<br />
throughout the entire treatment.<br />
4 Third eye = the area between the eyebrows at the root of the nose.<br />
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Treatment preparation: Foot<br />
bath with aromatherapy
Preparing the <strong>IONTO</strong><br />
<strong>BalaNce</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong><br />
manual operation<br />
Treatment programs<br />
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Use the remote control to move the bed into a horizontal position. Raise the seat angle<br />
slightly and lower the footrest to a minimal degree. Manually raise the headrest somewhat<br />
if necessary. <strong>The</strong> height of the treatment bed should be adjusted to where you can work<br />
comfortably while standing.<br />
<strong>The</strong> client is lying on the bed on her back with a hand towel covering her chest and<br />
cleavage area and a blanket keeping her body warm.<br />
Use the manual control to select between treatment programs ➎ (No. 1 or No. 2); the<br />
following BALANCE program is specially geared for these programs.<br />
BALANCE<br />
1<br />
3<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY<br />
HEATING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
2<br />
4<br />
➊ Volume adjustment VOLUME<br />
➋ Vibration adjustment INTENSITY<br />
➌ Padding temperature HEATING<br />
➍ Function control VOLUME, INTENSITY, HEATING<br />
➎ Luxury programs 1 to 4<br />
<strong>The</strong> program starts at the ideal intensity and should only be raised if necessary. Clients<br />
should only just barely be able to detect the vibrations, which should perhaps be lowered<br />
if this is not the case. <strong>The</strong> music volume ➊ should always be set to a level that is pleasant<br />
for the customer.<br />
Program 1<br />
Song: “Meditation” from the “Meditation” CD<br />
Length: 120 min.<br />
Program 2<br />
Song: “Listen to dreamy sounds” from the “Healing Power of Water” (“Die Heilkraft des<br />
Wassers”) CD<br />
Length: 120 min.
General considerations:<br />
• Thoroughly cover all areas not receiving treatment.<br />
• Use long, rhythmic, gentle and slow massage strokes; if this is difficult for you, adapt<br />
your strokes to the calm, relaxed rhythm of the music.<br />
• When massaging large areas of the body, you may find it helpful to use your forearms<br />
in addition to your hands.<br />
• Distribute generous amounts of prewarmed oil on your hands and forearms before<br />
massaging each part of the body.<br />
• Repeat each massage stroke 3-5 times.<br />
Place one prewarmed, medium-sized hot stone in the client’s right hand and one in the left;<br />
have the client position her hands with the palms open and facing upwards. Place the large<br />
hot stone on her abdomen below the navel. If the stone is too hot (as determined by the<br />
client), place the stone on the blanket.<br />
Stand to the right of your client. Place your<br />
left hand on her forehead and your right<br />
hand below the navel. Notice your client’s<br />
breathing and become one with it.<br />
Begin your massage stroke in the center of the cleavage area, moving outward toward the<br />
shoulders with both hands.<br />
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Treatment sequence<br />
hot stones<br />
energy strokes<br />
effleurage along the body (on<br />
the blanket)
effleurage along the body<br />
(on the blanket)<br />
Facial massage<br />
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Now place your hands on the right and left ribs, stroking over the abdomen and down to<br />
the feet. Apply your hands in such a way that you include the hips.<br />
Stand behind your client.<br />
Pull the hand towel back<br />
from the cleavage area,<br />
spread warmed oil on your<br />
hands and forearms and on<br />
your client’s face, cleavage<br />
and neck.<br />
Use your forearm for the stroke, beginning with the “third eye” and moving upwards to the<br />
forehead, proceeding to the temples, down to the tip of the chin and end at the jaw joint.<br />
Perform the stroke as one long, continuous, calm, fluid motion.
Effleurage from the cleavage area to the shoulders and neck.<br />
Effleurage on the forehead using both hands, starting at the root of the nose and proceeding<br />
to the temples in wave-like motions.<br />
Effleurage with both hands from the chin to the temples, beginning with the chin and moving<br />
over the cheekbones to the temples in wave-like motions.<br />
Finish the facial treatment with massage strokes from the chin to the forehead with two<br />
small, warm stones. Chakra quartz stones may be used as an alternative.<br />
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Facial massage
Back stretcher<br />
arm treatment<br />
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Your hands and forearms must be thoroughly covered with oil when performing<br />
this stroke.<br />
Place your hands to the right and left of the back of the neck and allow them to glide down<br />
the back along either side of the spinal column. Slowly draw your fingers back towards the<br />
neck, applying gentle pressure. Ask your client to inhale and exhale deeply.<br />
Remove the hot stones from your client’s hands.<br />
Using both hands, perform lifting, circular motions on the right arm beginning with the wrist<br />
and proceeding to the shoulder.<br />
Stroke downwards from the shoulder toward the wrist.<br />
Grasping your client’s right arm between your fingers and thumb, apply a small amount<br />
of pressure and stroke outwards slightly. Release the pressure somewhat and move toward<br />
the shoulder in semi-circular motions. Repeat this motion until you reach the shoulder and<br />
then return to the wrist.
Place your customer’s right arm on the bed<br />
over her head. Make certain that her arm is<br />
relaxed and free of tension as it lies over her<br />
head.<br />
Make sure your hands and forearms are thoroughly covered with oil. Stand to the right of<br />
your client. Bend down on your knees to make this stroke easier to perform. Gently place<br />
your left hand under the client at the level of her sternum. Place your right hand at the level<br />
of her navel. Perform large and small, counterclockwise circular motions with both hands.<br />
Place both hands under your client’s back at about the level of the pelvic bones. Keeping<br />
your hands flat, slide them upwards until you reach the lower tip of the shoulder blade.<br />
Next perform a stroke along the side of the back until you reach the upper arm.<br />
Massage the arm with circular motions all the way to the tips of the fingers. Gently stroke<br />
the palm with your forearm. Place your client’s arm back underneath the blanket.<br />
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Back
abdomen and back<br />
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Remove the hot stone from your client’s abdomen.<br />
Make sure your hands and forearms are thoroughly<br />
covered with oil. Stand to the right of<br />
your client. Bend down on your knees to make<br />
this stroke easier to perform. Gently place<br />
your left hand under the client at the level of<br />
her sternum. Place your right hand at the level<br />
of her navel. Perform large and small, counterclockwise<br />
circular motions with both hands.<br />
Use both hands to perform a stroke from the sternum to the waist along the side of the<br />
abdomen.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client’s upper body.
Using both hands, perform circular motions from the ankles to the groin. Next perform an<br />
effleurage on the leg from the groin to the ankle.<br />
Grasp your client’s leg between your fingers and thumb. Apply slight pressure and pull<br />
outwards. Release the pressure and move upwards in semi-circular motions. Repeat this<br />
motion as often as necessary until you reach the groin, and then return with a gentle stroking<br />
motion.<br />
Begin at the heel with both hands and perform circular motions, moving upwards along the<br />
calf toward the back of the knee. Gently return along the shin bone.<br />
Now turn to your client’s left side and perform the same massage strokes on<br />
the left leg. Repeat the same strokes on the left arm as shown on page 16 (arm<br />
treatment).<br />
Place your customer’s right<br />
arm on the bed over her head.<br />
Make certain that her arm is<br />
relaxed and free of tension<br />
as it lies over her head.<br />
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legs<br />
leg and arm (left side)
Back (left)<br />
stretching<br />
energy stroke<br />
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Make sure your hands and forearms are thoroughly covered with oil.<br />
Place both hands under your client’s back at about the level of the pelvic bones. Keeping<br />
your hands flat, slide them upwards until you reach the lower tip of the shoulder blade.<br />
Next perform a stroke along the side of the back until you reach the upper arm.<br />
Massage the arm with circular motions all the way to the tips of the fingers. Gently stroke<br />
the palm with your forearm. Place your client’s arm back underneath the blanket.<br />
Thoroughly cover your client. Gently stretch your client’s legs by pressing the feet slightly<br />
outwards. During this process you may activate a few acupuncture points.<br />
Stand to the right of your client.<br />
Place your left hand on<br />
her forehead and your right<br />
hand below the navel. No-<br />
tice your client’s breathing<br />
and become one with it.
Begin your massage stroke in the center of the cleavage area, moving outward to the<br />
shoulders with both hands.<br />
Now place your hands on the right and left ribs, stroking over the abdomen and down to<br />
the feet. Apply your hands in such a way that you include the hips.<br />
It is important that clients rest for at least 10 min. after the treatment. Switch on the selected<br />
color of light, thoroughly cover your client and allow her to rest.<br />
After the rest phase, gently awaken your client by briefly laying one hand on her forehead<br />
and the other on the back of her neck. Next, use hand towels to wipe off excess oil from<br />
the client’s body. Give your client her bathrobe and leave her alone to dress. After the<br />
treatment has ended, offer your client a refreshing tea.<br />
You may, of course, perform the massage with herbal stamps or chakra quartz<br />
stones if you prefer. This treatment routine is especially well suited for synchronous<br />
massage.<br />
Treatment time: 60-90 minutes<br />
Treatment price: 80-120 €<br />
<strong>The</strong> price indicated is a recommended price and depends on regional price levels, your<br />
current price structure and competitors’ prices.<br />
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Effleurage along the body<br />
(on the blanket)<br />
concluding the treatment<br />
Price estimate
5. Brief instructions<br />
for manual operation<br />
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➊<br />
➋<br />
➌<br />
➍<br />
➎<br />
➊<br />
➋<br />
➌<br />
➍<br />
➎<br />
Program selection:<br />
1. Start the desired luxury program<br />
1<br />
1<br />
0<br />
1<br />
3<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY<br />
HEATING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
32852.2<br />
BALANCE<br />
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2. Select 3 each desired 43<br />
function 4 one at a time<br />
VOLUME<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY INTENSITY HEATING<br />
INTENSITY<br />
3. and use the following INTENSITYkeys<br />
to adjust HEATINGthe<br />
volume, vibration intensity<br />
HEATING<br />
and padding temperature:<br />
1<br />
3<br />
2<br />
S<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY<br />
HEATING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
2<br />
4<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY<br />
HEATING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
2<br />
HEATING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
2<br />
4<br />
Remote control for bed settings<br />
1 I Back adjustment<br />
2 l Seat adjustment<br />
3 l Footrest adjustment<br />
4 l Height adjustment<br />
5 l Memory for storing bed position settings<br />
(see operating manual)<br />
BALANCE manual control<br />
1 I Volume adjustment VOLUME<br />
2 l Vibration adjustment INTENSITY<br />
3 l Padding temperature control HEATING<br />
4 l Function control<br />
VOLUME, INTENSITY, HEATING<br />
5 l Luxury programs 1 through 4<br />
1<br />
1<br />
PROGRAM<br />
PROGRAM<br />
3<br />
3<br />
1<br />
3<br />
VOLUME<br />
VOLUME<br />
2<br />
2<br />
4<br />
4<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY INTENSITY<br />
HEATING<br />
12<br />
PROGRAM PROGRAM<br />
34<br />
1<br />
3<br />
VOLUME<br />
HEATING<br />
2<br />
4<br />
VOLUME<br />
INTENSITY<br />
HEATING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
2<br />
4
A study conducted at the German Center for Music <strong>The</strong>rapy Research in Heidelberg produced<br />
sensational relaxation results with the <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED. <strong>The</strong> effects<br />
of gentle vibration and music were studied on student volunteers under the direction<br />
of Professor Bolay. Biofeedback measurements 1 were used to represent a variety of physiological<br />
parameters. <strong>The</strong> state of relaxation is especially well described by skin conductivity 2 ,<br />
breathing rate and pulse frequency. Study participants were systematically asked how they<br />
felt as the measurements were being taken.<br />
1 Biofeedback<br />
<strong>The</strong> term biofeedback refers to a method that utilizes technological tools such as electrodes and computers<br />
to visualize changes in the status of biological processes (e.g., pulse, breathing rate) that cannot be detected<br />
directly with the senses.<br />
2 Skin conductivity<br />
Skin conductivity refers to the ability of the skin to conduct electricity and is the opposite of skin resistance.<br />
Skin conductivity is primarily affected by the activity of the sweat glands: when the body perspires, the capacity<br />
of the skin to function as an electrical conductor increases, as does the value for skin conductivity.<br />
Deep relaxation absolutely guaranteed<br />
deep relaxation absolutely guaranteed<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED guarantees deep relaxation, as evidenced by a<br />
three-fold increase in skin conductivity.<br />
Skin conductivity (kOhm)<br />
relaxation<br />
deep relaxation with the <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong><br />
deep relaxation<br />
relaxation<br />
minutes<br />
extremely rapid relaxation<br />
Relaxation is very fast with the Balance WELLNESS BED from <strong>IONTO</strong>: the data show that<br />
a state of deep relaxation is possible within just 7 minutes, allowing even stressed clients<br />
to regain their balance quickly on their lunch break, for instance, or after a long, strenuous<br />
day at work.<br />
extremely balanced, pleasant relaxation<br />
Pulse and breathing rate both swing back and forth during the relaxation phase until they<br />
reach a stable level. As a result, clients perceive deep relaxation to be especially pleasant.<br />
Circulation remains unaffected. Relaxation takes place so uniformly that the client is not<br />
sidetracked, for example, by distracting thoughts.<br />
data and personal experience coincide.<br />
<strong>The</strong> state of deep relaxation induced by the <strong>IONTO</strong> BALANCE WELLNESS BED is evidenced<br />
by more than just the data — evaluations of participant questionnaires showed that<br />
emotional agitation was reduced by up to 70 percent. In other words, the data and the<br />
personal experience of study participants were in absolute agreement.<br />
You should not perform BALANCE treatments on anyone with a heart condition or pacemaker.<br />
When in doubt, always consult a physician.<br />
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6. scientific study shows<br />
sensational results for<br />
the <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong><br />
<strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong><br />
7. are there any times<br />
when you cannot use<br />
the <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong><br />
<strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong>?
TreaTmeNT maNual FOr <strong>The</strong> <strong>IONTO</strong> <strong>BalaNce</strong> <strong>wellNess</strong> <strong>Bed</strong><br />
Item.-Nr. 8157-XXXXX<br />
distributed by:<br />
<strong>IONTO</strong>-cOmed Gmbh<br />
e-mail: export@ionto.de • Internet: www.ionto.com<br />
<strong>IONTO</strong>-COMED <strong>GmbH</strong> . 1800.B010E . Vers. 1.1 . 09/2008