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The NOW Massage Practical 
ASM Massage Practical
Demonstration of basic massage therapy skills with the Hiring Manager.
Rubric Code: U22683A
By livelife88
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Subject: Health  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

7.69 pts

Good

6.54 pts

Fair

5.38 pts

Needs Improvement

4.23 pts

Preparedness

Lotion Bottle and Holster ready

Proper classroom attire

Table height in proper position

Table set neatly
Excellent

Student brought needed materials to the work area, correctly positioned height of table, and was prepared and ready to work.
Good

Student was missing one component to being ready; either needed materials, did not have a complete correct set up, somewhat unprepared and unready to work when needed.
Fair

Student was missing more than one of the components to being ready; either needed materials, did not have a complete correct set up, somewhat unprepared and unready to work when needed.
Needs Improvement

Student forgot needed materials or set table incorrectly, was not prepared and unready to work when needed.
Attire

Appropriate, work ready clothing

Nails trimmed

Hair pulled back

No jewelry or hindering accessories
Excellent

Student met all components of work ready attire and looked very professional.
Good

Student was missing one component of work ready attire, though still looked professional.
Fair

Student was missing more than one component of work ready attire, did not look very professional.
Needs Improvement

Student missed several components of work ready attire, looking unprofessional overall.
Intake and Interview

Demonstrate competency in client intake/interview

Demonstrate massage process to client

SOAP Notes filled out correctly at end of appointment
Excellent

Student showed great competency with client interactions. They had very good eye contact, open body gestures, and greeted and directed the client quite well.
Good

Student showed good competency with client interactions. They had good eye contact, open body gestures, and greeted and directed the client well. There was only one moment of awkward/improper behavior.
Fair

Student showed weak competency with client interactions. They had sparse eye contact and/or open body gestures, and/or greeted and directed the client unsatisfactorily. There was more than one moment of awkward/improper behavior.
Needs Improvement

Student showed insufficient competency with client interactions. They had little or no eye contact and/or open body gestures, and/or greeted and directed the client unsatisfactorily. There were multiple moments of awkward/improper behavior.
Touch/Contact

Flow

Rhythm

Continuity
Excellent

Student demonstrated one hand contact throughout the massage session. The student's routine flowed throughout the session and was mirrored on each side of the body.
Good

Student hand contact during the massage was interrupted 1 or 2 times. The student's routine flowed throughout the session, and there were only 1 or 2 instances of lost continuity.
Fair

Student hand contact during the massage was interrupted 3 or 4 times. The student's routine did not seem to flow consistently, and there were 3 or 4 instances of lost continuity.
Needs Improvement

Student consistently disconnected during the session. Routine did not flow and was not similar on each side of the body.
Application of Strokes

Apply massage strokes correctly
Excellent

Student showed great knowledge of massage strokes and executed them wonderfully.
Good

Student showed good knowledge of massage strokes and had very few errors in executing them correctly.
Fair

Student showed poor knowledge of massage strokes and executed several of them incorrectly.
Needs Improvement

Student did not have a knowledge of massage strokes and executed many of them poorly.
Transition & Speed

Proper technique use

Transition

Speed
Excellent

Student demonstrated arrangement of proper technique sequence as per clients condition, very good demonstration of excursion, transition and speed.
Good

Student demonstrated arrangement of proper technique sequence as per clients condition, good demonstration of excursion, transition and speed.
Fair

Student demonstrated poor arrangement of proper technique sequence as per clients condition, fair demonstration of excursion, transition and speed
Needs Improvement

Student did not demonstrate arrangement of proper technique sequence as per clients condition, poor demonstration of excursion, transition and speed.
Draping Skills

Demonstrate correct procedures for draping the client
Excellent

Student was comfortable with their movements and draping was appropriate.
Good

Student seemed uncomfortable with a few draping techniques, but overall the draping was appropriate.
Fair

Student seemed uncomfortable with many draping techniques, causing one minor draping error.
Needs Improvement

Student did not have a grasp of draping techniques and the client was exposed.
Use of Lubricants

Excellent

Student performed the massage session with appropriate application of lubricant when needed.
Good

Student's application of lubricant was either excessive or not applied enough on a portion of the body.
Fair

Student's application of lubrication was not consistent throughout the session. Lubricant application was either excessive or depleted.
Needs Improvement

Student did not use any lubricant during the massage.
Proper Client Positioning

Excellent

Student properly positioned the bolster and face rest in supine and prone positions, checking if the client was comfortable at the beginning of the massage.
Good

Student placed the bolster late in the massage in either supine or prone position, but asked if client was comfortable at the beginning of the massage.
Fair

Student forgot to place the bolster in either supine or prone position, but asked if client was comfortable at the beginning of the massage.
Needs Improvement

Student forgot to place the bolster in supine and/or prone position, and/or did not ask if the client was comfortable at the beginning of the massage.
Timing

Excellent

Student had a great grasp on time, beginning and ending the session appropriately and dividing their time well throughout the session.
Good

Student had a pretty good grasp of time, beginning and ending the session appropriately, though there were some areas of the body that seemed rushed.
Fair

Student had an okay grasp of time, beginning and/or ending the session close to the appropriate time, and rushing through some areas of the body during the massage.
Needs Improvement

Student does not have a grasp of timing at all. The massage did not begin and/or end on time, and/or the student rushed through many areas of the body.
Body Mechanics

Excellent

Student demonstrated use of proper body mechanics during application of varying strokes and moving around the client and table.
Good

Student mostly demonstrated use of proper body mechanics during application of varying strokes and moving around the client and table. Student corrected body mechanics on their own.
Fair

Student poorly demonstrated use
of proper body mechanics during application of varying strokes and moving around the client and table. Student was partially in correct stances, but did not correct when body mechanics were wrong.
Needs Improvement

Student did not demonstrate proper use of body mechanics. Student also did not attempt to correct any incorrect stances.
Pressure

Excellent

Student has a excellent grasp of pressure. Asked about pressure the appropriate amount of times and had even pressure throughout the session.
Good

Student has a good grasp of pressure but asked the client 1 too many times about pressure or had inconsistent pressure 1 time during the session.
Fair

Student was very concerned about pressure, asking the client too many questions about it, and/or showing inconsistent pressure 2 or 3 times during the session.
Needs Improvement

Student either did not ask the client about pressure, or had inconsistent pressure many times throughout the massage
Closing Massage

Excellent

Student ended with a hold and gave client great instructions on how to get off the table.
Good

Student ended the massage with a hold and gave client acceptable instructions on how to get off the table.
Fair

Student ended the massage with a hold but did not give client instructions on how to get off the table.
Needs Improvement

Student did not end with a hold or give instructions as to how to get off the table and did not give feedback about session






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