Total head spa management method using scalp blood flow, oxygen supply, and facial maintenance structure interlocking
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- 2026-04-07
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- 2026-08-12
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[0001] The following embodiments relate to a total head spa management method technology utilizing scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance structure linkage. Background Technology
[0002] The scalp is not merely skin tissue but a multi-layered structure in which blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, fascia, and acupoints are intricately distributed, and the health of the scalp is closely linked to the blood flow and oxygen supply levels around the hair roots. If blood flow to the scalp decreases or oxygen supply becomes insufficient, the nutrient supply to hair root cells is blocked, which can lead to various scalp abnormalities such as hair loss, scalp tension, and excessive sebum production.
[0003] Conventional scalp care methods have primarily focused on localized scalp treatments, such as cleansing the scalp surface, applying nourishing ampoules, and scalp massage. However, these methods fail to reflect the physiological characteristic that scalp blood flow and lymphatic circulation are connected to the body's circulatory system. Consequently, they lack a step to preemptively resolve venous congestion or lymphatic stagnation in the lower extremities and abdomen, which can lead to reduced circulation in the scalp area. As a result, even when treatments are applied directly to the scalp, there is a limitation in that blood flow does not sufficiently flow in without securing the lower circulatory pathways, leading to low sustainability of the treatment effect.
[0004] Furthermore, conventional methods treated the entire scalp as a single unit of care, lacking a structure to individually evaluate blood flow, tension, and oxygen supply status by area or to apply differentiated protocols by zone. Consequently, customized care based on the differences in the condition of each scalp area was not provided within the same session, resulting in low precision and efficiency of care.
[0005] Furthermore, despite the fact that the scalp, neck, and face are anatomically connected by continuous fascial and ligament structures, conventional scalp and facial care have been performed independently without mutual coordination. Performing only scalp care without relieving tension in neck muscles, such as the temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles, has resulted in persistent lymphatic stagnation due to blocked downward drainage pathways for accumulated waste within the scalp; moreover, no procedure structure has been presented that integrally links the relaxation of facial supporting ligaments with the effects of scalp care.
[0006] Furthermore, conventional technology lacks a feedback structure that quantitatively measures and compares the scalp condition before and after treatment and cumulatively reflects the results in the protocol of the next treatment session, thus failing to optimize the protocol for repetitive treatment. Prior art literature
[0007] Korean Published Patent 10-2023-0053047 Korean Published Patent 10-2006-0046961 Korean Published Patent 10-2013-0054681 Korean Published Patent 10-2004-0095806 The problem to be solved
[0008] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to enable customized scalp care optimized for the subject's condition rather than a uniform treatment method by dividing the scalp into multiple treatment zones and quantitatively evaluating the blood flow status, tension, and oxygen supply status of each zone before starting treatment, and individually setting the treatment intensity and protocol for each zone.
[0009] In addition, the present invention aims to structurally support the manifestation of the effects of scalp treatment by securing a blood flow inflow path toward the upper body and scalp in advance and supporting the effect of scalp treatment by setting a lower circulation pre-opening step, which sequentially resolves inguinal lymph nodes, lower limb lymph and venous return pathways, and abdominal circulation prior to direct treatment on the scalp, as an essential prerequisite.
[0010] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide an integrated management structure in which scalp care effects lead to facial structural stability by sequentially performing scalp brushing, scalp acupoint stimulation, and scalp fascia cross-pressure within a single integrated step to simultaneously activate blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-points of the scalp, securing downward drainage pathways for waste products and stagnant lymph within the scalp through heat release around the ears, neck, and temporal region, and linking facial acupoint acupressure, connette, and facial retaining ligament stretching.
[0011] In addition, the present invention aims to implement a system that establishes a personalized optimized protocol based on accumulated management history by re-measuring the scalp blood flow status and tension level after management in the same way as before management to quantitatively calculate the changes before and after, and reflecting this in the next management protocol along with the subject's subjective perception evaluation. means of solving the problem
[0012] The present invention relates to a total head spa management method utilizing a structure linkage for scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance performed by a therapist, comprising: (a) a scalp condition evaluation step of dividing the subject's scalp into a plurality of management zones including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital regions, and evaluating the scalp blood flow status, scalp tension, and scalp oxygen supply status of each management zone to set management intensity and application protocol for each zone; (b) a lower circulation pre-opening step of performing lymphatic release on the subject's groin and lower body lymph nodes and applying thermal relaxation to the abdomen after the completion of the scalp condition evaluation step to pre-open the lower circulation pathway for blood flow inflow to the upper body and scalp; and (c) a scalp activation step of performing scalp brushing, scalp acupoint stimulation, and scalp fascia cross-pressure on the subject's scalp after the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step to simultaneously activate the scalp blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-points. (d) a scalp-neck connection release step in which, after the completion of the scalp activation step, a thermal stone technique is applied to the area around the subject's ears, neck, and temporal region to secure a downward drainage pathway for relieving lymphatic stagnation in the scalp area and relaxing muscle tension; (e) a facial maintenance structure linkage step in which, after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step, facial acupoint acupressure, connette, and facial maintenance ligament stretching are performed on the subject to link the management effect of the scalp activation step to facial structure stability; (f) a scalp oxygen supply step in which, after the completion of the facial maintenance structure linkage step, high-concentration oxygen with an oxygen concentration of 90% or more is supplied to the subject's scalp, wherein the amount and duration of oxygen supply are differentially applied to the plurality of management zones according to the management intensity set in step (a); and (g) an effect evaluation step in which, after the completion of the scalp oxygen supply step, the subject's scalp blood flow status and scalp tension are re-evaluated to quantitatively calculate changes before and after management and reflect them in the next management protocol.
[0013] At this time, the (a) scalp condition evaluation step comprises: (a1) a treatment zone division step in which the scalp of the subject is divided into a plurality of treatment zones including the frontal region, parietal region, left temporal region, right temporal region, and occipital region based on the midline, and the boundaries of each treatment zone are set corresponding to the distribution locations of scalp acupoint points; (a2) a scalp blood flow condition evaluation step in which, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, a therapist continuously presses the scalp surface for 5 seconds using the thumb and index finger, and then observes the speed of recovery of the scalp color to red upon release of the pressure, and determines the scalp blood flow condition by zone as good if the recovery time is less than 2 seconds, mild deterioration if the recovery time is 2 seconds or more but less than 5 seconds, and moderate deterioration if the recovery time is 5 seconds or more; (a3) A scalp tension evaluation step in which, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, a therapist slides the scalp in the forward, backward, left, and right directions on the surface of the skull with both hands to measure the range of motion of the scalp, and determines the scalp tension level by zone as normal if the range of motion is 5mm or more, mild tension if the range of motion is 2mm or more but less than 5mm, and severe tension if the range of motion is less than 2mm; (a4) A scalp [oxygen supply status] evaluation step in which, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, the skin tone and pore condition of the scalp surface are visually observed, and the scalp oxygen supply status by zone is determined as normal if the scalp surface is pink and the pores are open, and poor if the scalp surface is pale or yellow and the pores are contracted; and (a5) by combining the scalp blood flow status determined in step (a2), the scalp tension level determined in step (a3), and the scalp oxygen supply status determined in step (a4) by zone, the treatment pressure for each treatment zone is set to one of low intensity, medium intensity, and standard intensity, and for a treatment zone where the scalp blood flow status is moderately reduced or the scalp tension level is high tension, the treatment application time for the corresponding treatment zone is 1.0 times the standard.It includes an application protocol setting step for setting the zone-specific management intensity and application protocol, including setting the extension to 5 times.
[0014] At this time, the above (b) lower circulation pre-opening step comprises: (b1) an inguinal lymph release step in which lymph node congestion in the inguinal region is relieved by positioning the subject in a supine position and applying rhythmic pumping pressure to both inguinal regions of the subject using the therapist's hands, moving from the medial to the lateral direction along the inguinal ligament 3 to 5 times; (b2) a lower body lymph node release step in which, after the completion of the inguinal lymph release, pressure based on the policing method is continuously applied to both lower extremities of the subject from the ankle joint to the knee joint, moving from the distal to the proximal direction using both hands, thereby promoting lymphatic return through the lower body lymph nodes; (b3) a lower body venous return promotion step in which, after the completion of the lower body lymph node release, continuous pressure is applied to the posterior and medial sides of both thighs of the subject using the wrists, moving from the distal to the proximal direction along the deep vein course, thereby assisting lower body venous return; (b4) an abdominal thermal relaxation step in which, after the above-mentioned lower extremity venous return promotion is completed, a jade stone preheated to a range of 38°C to 42°C is placed on the abdomen of the subject, and the jade stone is placed along a clockwise circular path centered on the navel to induce deep abdominal heat corresponding to the direction of intestinal peristalsis, thereby increasing the blood flow within the abdominal cavity and securing an upward circulation inflow path toward the upper body and scalp; and (b5) a lower circulation pre-opening confirmation step in which, after maintaining the jade stone for 3 to 5 minutes in the above-mentioned abdominal thermal relaxation step, a therapist palpates the surface of the subject's abdomen and the extremities of the lower extremities to check for an increase in warmth, and simultaneously collects the subject's report on the warmth sensation to determine whether the pre-opening of the lower circulation path is completed;
[0015] At this time, the (c) scalp activation step comprises: (c1) a scalp brushing step in which the scalp brushing is performed within 10 minutes after the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step, wherein the scalp brushing is performed sequentially on the entire scalp of the subject using a scalp-specific brush made of natural bristles, in the direction from the frontal hairline to the occipital region, then from the left temporal region to the parietal region, and then from the right temporal region to the parietal region, and repeated 5 to 10 times for each direction to relax dead skin cells and sebum residues on the scalp surface and pre-activate the blood flow in the surface layer of the scalp; (c2) A scalp acupoint stimulation step in which, after the completion of the scalp brushing, vertical pressure is applied to acupoints located in each of the plurality of management zones for 3 to 5 seconds per acupoint using the thumb or index finger, and the scalp acupoints including Shenhui and Shangcheng points of the frontal region, Baihui and Sisinchong points of the parietal region, Solgok and Gakson points of the temporal region, and Fengchi and Naohu points of the occipital region are stimulated with differential pressure according to the management intensity for each zone set in step (a); and (c3) a scalp fascia cross-pressure step in which, after the stimulation of the scalp acupoints is completed, cross-pressure is performed by using the thumb and index finger of both hands to cross-slide the scalp in opposite directions on the surface of the skull, targeting the fascia cross-points corresponding to the boundary areas of the plurality of management zones, wherein cross-slides are performed for 10 to 15 seconds for each fascia cross-point including the coronal suture line, which is the boundary between the frontal and parietal regions, the lambda suture line, which is the boundary between the parietal and occipital regions, and the upper edge of the temporal fascia line, which is the boundary between the temporal and parietal regions, thereby simultaneously activating the blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-pressure of the scalp.
[0016] At this time, the (d) scalp-neck connection release step comprises: (d1) an ear-peripheral heat release step, in which, after the completion of the scalp activation step, a heat stone preheated to a range of 38°C to 42°C is applied to each of the ear-peripheral lymphatic aggregation points, including the anterior part of the tragus, inferior part of the eardrum, and posterior part of the mastoid process, for 3 to 5 seconds, and then the motion of sliding downward is repeated 3 to 5 times to open the ear-peripheral lymphatic drainage pathway; (d2) a neck-peripheral heat release step, in which, after the completion of the ear-peripheral heat release, a heat sliding motion is performed on the neck of the subject using the heat stone, following the course of the sternocleidomastoid muscle from inferior part of the mastoid process toward the supraclavicular fossa, and repeated 3 to 5 times for each of the left and right necks to secure a downward drainage pathway for scalp waste along the deep cervical lymphatic vessels; and (d3) a temporal region heat release step, wherein after the completion of the above neck heat release, the above heat stone is used to perform heat gliding and continuous pressure in parallel along the direction of the temporal muscle fibers from the temporal line, which is the origin of the temporal muscle, to the mandibular process, which is the insertion of the temporal muscle, using the above heat stone on both temporal regions of the subject, and repeating this 5 to 7 times for each temporal region to relieve temporal muscle tension and secure the discharge path of the above scalp tension;
[0017] At this time, the (e) facial maintenance structure linkage step comprises: (e1) a facial acupoint acupressure step in which, after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step, vertical point pressure is applied to the facial acupoints using the thumb or index finger for 3 to 5 seconds per acupoint on the subject's face, and facial acupoints including Yintang, Sibai, Yingxiang, Juliao, Xiaju, and Daying are sequentially stimulated from the frontal area to the mandibular area to activate deep facial blood circulation; (e2) A contette step in which, after the completion of the facial acupoint acupressure, the therapist uses both fingers to repeatedly perform a pinching motion on the subject's face from the mandibular line toward the zygomatic bone without twisting the facial skin, repeating this motion 5 to 7 times for each of the three lines including the mandibular line, the lateral nasolabial groove line, and the lower zygomatic bone line to relieve congestion in the facial soft tissues and promote lymphatic drainage; and (e3) a facial ligament stretching step in which, after the completion of the above Connette, the facial ligaments are stretched using both hands of the therapist on the face of the subject, while maintaining for 10 to 15 seconds each the motion of pulling the mandibular ligament upward from the lower border of the mandible toward the ear, pulling the zygomatic ligament upward laterally from the lower border of the zygomatic bone toward the temporal region, and pulling the orbital ligament upward from the lower border of the orbit toward the frontal region, thereby performing the facial ligament stretching that connects the management effect of the above scalp activation step to facial structure stability; is included.
[0018] At this time, the (f) scalp oxygen supply step comprises: (f1) an oxygen supply preparation step in which, after the completion of the facial maintenance structure linkage step, the nozzle of the oxygen supply device is positioned at a distance of 3 cm to 5 cm from the surface of the subject's scalp, and the oxygen supply device is prepared to spray high-concentration oxygen with an oxygen concentration of 90% or more at a spray pressure in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm; (f2) a zone-specific differential oxygen supply step in which, by referring to the zone-specific management intensity set in the (a) step, the oxygen supply time is applied as 3 to 5 minutes per zone for a management zone among the plurality of management zones where the scalp blood flow condition is determined to be moderately degraded, the oxygen supply time is applied as 2 to 3 minutes per zone for a management zone where the scalp blood flow condition is determined to be mildly degraded, and the oxygen supply time is applied as 1 to 2 minutes per zone for a management zone where the scalp blood flow condition is determined to be good, thereby applying the oxygen supply amount and supply time differentially for each of the plurality of management zones; and (f3) an oxygen supply finishing step in which, after the differential oxygen supply by zone is completed, the scalp surface is massaged using both hands of the therapist on the entire scalp of the subject to induce absorption of residual oxygen into the scalp, and the subject is induced to take 3 to 5 deep breaths to stabilize whole-body oxygen circulation; is included.
[0019] At this time, the above (g) effect evaluation step comprises: (g1) a post-treatment scalp blood flow condition re-evaluation step in which, after the completion of the above scalp oxygen supply step, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, the scalp surface is continuously pressed for 5 seconds using the thumb and index finger in the same manner as the scalp blood flow condition evaluation of step (a), and the red recovery speed is observed to re-evaluate the scalp blood flow condition by zone; (g2) a post-treatment scalp tension re-evaluation step in which the scalp tension is re-evaluated by zone by re-measuring the range of motion of the scalp using both fingers in the same manner as the scalp tension evaluation of step (a) for each of the plurality of treatment zones; (g3) A step for calculating changes before and after treatment, which compares the scalp blood flow status reassessed in step (g1) with the scalp blood flow status determined in step (a) by zone, and compares the scalp tension reassessed in step (g2) with the scalp tension determined in step (a) by zone, thereby quantitatively calculating the changes before and after treatment, including the changes in scalp blood flow status grade and scalp tension grade of each treatment zone; (g4) A step for evaluating subject perception, which combines the quantitative calculation results of the changes before and after treatment with the subject perception evaluation by having the subject self-evaluate the perceived scalp relief and the perceived facial lifting on a 5-point scale, respectively; and (g5) a next-generation management protocol including zone-specific procedure pressure adjustment directions, oxygen supply time increase / decrease details, and designation of priority management zones to be reflected in the application protocol of step (a) for the next-generation management, based on the changes before and after management calculated in step (g3) and the subject's subjective evaluation aggregated in step (g4); and a next-generation management protocol establishment and history recording step in which the changes before and after management and the next-generation management protocol are recorded in the subject's management history and preserved as data for cumulative management optimization;
[0020] A device according to one embodiment may be combined with hardware and controlled by a computer program stored on a medium to execute the method of any one of the methods described above. Effects of the invention
[0021] According to the present invention, by adopting a structure that divides the scalp into a plurality of management zones including the frontal area, parietal area, left temporal area, right temporal area, and occipital area, and individually determines the scalp blood flow status, tension, and oxygen supply status for each zone, and then differentially sets the treatment pressure and application time for each zone, intensive care can be applied to zones with aggravated conditions and excessive stimulation can be excluded from zones in normal conditions, thereby simultaneously improving the precision and safety of scalp care.
[0022] By adopting a structure that mandates the performance of a lower circulation pre-opening step consisting of inguinal lymph release, lower body lymph node release, promotion of lower extremity venous return, and abdominal thermal relaxation prior to direct scalp treatment, the scalp treatment is performed with lymphatic congestion and venous stagnation in the lower body resolved, thereby structurally increasing the blood flow into the scalp and improving the speed and duration of the treatment effect.
[0023] By adopting a structure that sequentially performs preliminary activation of superficial blood flow by scalp brushing, activation of deep blood flow and function by stimulating scalp acupoints, and relaxation of fascia adjacent to suture lines by cross-fascial pressure of the scalp, there is an effect of three-dimensionally activating the blood flow, lymph, and fascial boundary points of the scalp within a single session.
[0024] By securing a downward drainage pathway for scalp waste through thermal stone techniques on the area around the ears, neck, and temporal region, the blood flow and lymphatic circulation induced during the scalp activation phase can be smoothly drained via the cervical lymphatic vessels, thereby having the effect of suppressing the recurrence of scalp stagnation.
[0025] By adopting a structure that sequentially performs facial acupoint acupressure, connée, and facial retaining ligament stretching after the completion of scalp-cervical release, a complex management effect is achieved in which the effect of scalp care naturally leads to facial contour refinement and a lifting sensation through the activation of deep facial blood flow and relaxation of facial retaining ligaments.
[0026] By adopting a scalp oxygen supply step that applies differentiated oxygen supply amounts and supply times by zone, high-concentration oxygen is concentratedly supplied to zones with severe reduced blood flow, thereby improving the energy metabolic environment of hair root cells and contributing to the creation of a scalp regeneration environment.
[0027] By adopting a cumulative optimization structure that quantitatively calculates changes in scalp blood flow status and tension grades before and after treatment, and simultaneously collects the subject's perceived scalp relief and facial lifting sensations to reflect in the next treatment protocol, the protocol optimized for the individual subject automatically converges as the number of repeated treatment sessions accumulates, thereby providing a stepwise improvement in long-term treatment effects. Brief explanation of the drawing
[0028] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the overall steps of a total head spa management method according to one embodiment. Figure 2 is a diagram showing the division of multiple management zones and acupoint arrangement of the scalp according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the detailed steps and judgment criteria for scalp condition evaluation according to one embodiment. Figure 4 is a detailed procedure path and flowchart of lower circulation line opening according to one embodiment. Figure 5 is a detailed procedure sequence and procedure direction diagram for scalp activation according to one embodiment. Figure 6 is a thermal release procedure path diagram for the ear area, neck, and temporal area according to one embodiment. Figure 7 is a diagram showing the locations of facial acupoints, connettes, and retaining ligament stretching procedures according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of differential oxygen supply by zone and the arrangement of equipment according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for comparative evaluation before and after management and establishment of the next protocol according to one embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention
[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, various modifications may be made to the embodiments, and thus the scope of the patent application is not limited or restricted by these embodiments. It should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions to the embodiments are included within the scope of the rights.
[0030] Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed forms, and the scope of this specification includes modifications, equivalents, or substitutions that fall within the technical concept.
[0031] Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.
[0032] When it is stated that a component is "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or joined to that other component, or that there may be other components in between.
[0033] The terms used in the embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as intended to be limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments pertain. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.
[0035] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.
[0036] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the embodiments of the present invention.
[0037] The shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc. disclosed in the drawings for explaining embodiments of the present invention are exemplary, and therefore the present invention is not limited to the depicted details. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted. Where terms such as "includes," "has," or "is made up" are used in this specification, other parts may be added unless "only" is used. Where a component is expressed in the singular, it includes cases where it includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise.
[0038] In interpreting the components, they are interpreted to include a margin of error even in the absence of a separate explicit statement.
[0039] The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to the size and thickness of the illustrated components.
[0040] The features of each of the various embodiments of the present invention may be combined or combined with one another, either partially or wholly, and as will be fully understood by those skilled in the art, various technical interlocking and operation are possible, and each embodiment may be implemented independently of one another or together in an interlocking relationship.
[0041] The present invention relates to a total head spa management method utilizing the linkage of scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance structures, comprising: (a) a scalp condition evaluation step of dividing the subject's scalp into a plurality of management zones including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital regions, and evaluating the scalp blood flow status, scalp tension, and scalp oxygen supply status of each management zone to set management intensity and application protocol for each zone; (b) a lower circulation pre-opening step of performing lymphatic release on the subject's groin and lower body lymph nodes and applying thermal relaxation to the abdomen after the completion of the scalp condition evaluation step to pre-open the lower circulation pathway for blood flow inflow to the upper body and scalp; (c) a scalp activation step of performing scalp brushing, scalp acupoint stimulation, and scalp fascia cross-pressure on the subject's scalp after the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step to simultaneously activate scalp blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-points; and (d) around the subject's ears, after the completion of the scalp activation step. The method comprises: (e) a scalp-neck connection release step in which a thermal stone technique is applied to the neck and temporal regions to secure a downward drainage pathway for relieving lymphatic stagnation in the scalp area and relaxing muscle tension; (f) a facial maintenance structure linkage step in which, after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step, acupressure on the subject's facial acupoints, connée, and stretching of the facial maintenance ligaments are performed to link the management effect of the scalp activation step to facial structure stability; (f) a scalp oxygen supply step in which oxygen is supplied to the subject's scalp after the completion of the facial maintenance structure linkage step, wherein the amount and duration of oxygen supply are differentially applied to the plurality of management zones according to the management intensity set for each zone in step (a); and (g) an effect evaluation step in which, after the completion of the scalp oxygen supply step, the subject's scalp blood flow status and scalp tension are re-evaluated to quantitatively calculate changes before and after management and reflect them in the next management protocol.
[0042] At this time, the above (a) scalp condition evaluation step comprises: (a1) a treatment zone classification step in which the subject's scalp is divided into multiple treatment zones including the frontal, parietal, left temporal, right temporal, and occipital regions based on the midline, and the boundaries of each treatment zone are set corresponding to the distribution locations of scalp acupoints; (a2) a scalp blood flow condition evaluation step in which, for each of the multiple treatment zones, a therapist continuously presses the scalp surface for 5 seconds using the thumb and index finger, and then observes the speed of the scalp color's redness recovery upon release of the pressure, determining the scalp blood flow condition by zone as good if the recovery time is less than 2 seconds, mild deterioration if the recovery time is 2 seconds or more but less than 5 seconds, and moderate deterioration if the recovery time is 5 seconds or more; and (a3) for each of the multiple treatment zones, a therapist slides the scalp in the forward, backward and left-right directions on the surface of the skull with both fingers to measure the scalp's range of motion, determining normal if the range of motion is 5 mm or more, and mild if the range of motion is 2 mm or more but less than 5 mm. A scalp tension evaluation step in which the scalp tension is determined by zone as high tension when the range of motion is less than 2mm, and (a4) a scalp [oxygen supply status] evaluation step in which the scalp oxygen supply status is determined by zone by visually observing the color tone and pore condition of the scalp surface for each of the plurality of treatment zones, determining normal when the scalp surface is pink and the pores are open, and low when the scalp surface is pale or yellow and the pores are contracted, and (a5) combining the scalp blood flow status determined in step (a2), the scalp tension determined in step (a3), and the scalp oxygen supply status determined in step (a4) by zone, setting the treatment pressure for each treatment zone to one of low intensity, medium intensity, and standard intensity, and for a treatment zone where the scalp blood flow status is moderately low or the scalp tension is high tension, the treatment application time for the corresponding treatment zone is 1.0 compared to the standard.It consists of an application protocol setting step that sets the zone-specific management intensity and application protocol, including setting an extension of 5 times.
[0043] At this time, the above (b) lower circulation pre-opening step comprises: (b1) an inguinal lymph release step in which lymph node congestion in the inguinal region is relieved by applying rhythmic pumping pressure 3 to 5 times in a medial to lateral direction along the inguinal ligament using the therapist's palms on both inguinal regions of the subject after positioning the subject in a supine position; (b2) a lower body lymph node release step in which, after the completion of the inguinal lymph release, pressure based on the policing method is continuously applied from the distal to the proximal direction using both palms on both lower extremities of the subject from the ankle joint to the knee joint to promote lymphatic return passing through the lower body lymph nodes; (b3) a lower body venous return promotion step in which, after the completion of the lower body lymph node release, continuous pressure is applied from the distal to the proximal direction along the deep venous course using the wrists on both posterior and medial sides of the subject's thighs to assist lower body venous return; and (b4) on the abdomen of the subject after the completion of the lower body venous return promotion The method comprises an abdominal thermal relaxation step in which a jade stone preheated to a range of 38°C to 42°C is placed, and the jade stone is placed along a clockwise circular path centered on the navel to induce deep abdominal heat corresponding to the direction of intestinal peristalsis, thereby increasing blood flow within the abdominal cavity and securing an upward circulation inflow path toward the upper body and scalp, and (b5) a lower circulation pre-opening confirmation step in which, after maintaining the jade stone for 3 to 5 minutes in the abdominal thermal relaxation step, a therapist palpates the surface of the subject's abdomen and the extremities of the lower extremities to check whether the sensation of heat has increased, and simultaneously collects the subject's report on the sensation of heat to determine whether the pre-opening of the lower circulation path has been completed.
[0044] At this time, the (c) scalp activation step comprises: (c1) a scalp brushing step in which the scalp brushing is performed by initiating the step within 10 minutes after the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step, and brushing the entire scalp of the subject sequentially using a scalp-specific brush made of natural bristles from the frontal hairline toward the occipital region, then from the left temporal region toward the parietal region, and then from the right temporal region toward the parietal region, repeating the process 5 to 10 times for each direction to relax dead skin cells and sebum residues on the scalp surface and pre-activate the blood flow in the surface layer of the scalp; and (c2) a step in which, after the completion of the scalp brushing, vertical pressure is applied to acupoints located in each of the plurality of management zones for 3 to 5 seconds per acupoint using the thumb or index finger, wherein the acupoints include Shenhui and Shangcheng points of the frontal region, Baekhui and Sisinchong points of the parietal region, Solgok and Gakson points of the temporal region, and Pungchi and Naeho points of the occipital region. The method comprises a scalp acupoint stimulation step in which the scalp acupoints are stimulated with differential pressure according to the zone-specific management intensity set in step (a) above, and (c3) a scalp fascia cross-pressure step in which, after the scalp acupoint stimulation is completed, the scalp is slid in opposite directions across the surface of the skull using the thumb and index finger of both hands on the fascia cross-points corresponding to the boundary areas of the plurality of management zones, wherein the cross-slid is performed for 10 to 15 seconds for each fascia cross-point including the coronal suture line, which is the boundary between the frontal and parietal regions, the lambda suture line, which is the boundary between the parietal and occipital regions, and the upper edge of the temporal fascia line, which is the boundary between the temporal and parietal regions, thereby simultaneously activating the blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-points of the scalp.
[0045] At this time, the (d) scalp-neck connection release step comprises: (d1) an ear-peripheral heat release step, in which, after the completion of the scalp activation step, a heat stone preheated to a range of 38°C to 42°C is applied to each of the lymphatic aggregation points around the subject's ears, including the anterior tragus, inferior medulla, and posterior mastoid process, for 3 to 5 seconds, followed by a downward sliding motion, which is repeated 3 to 5 times to open the lymphatic drainage pathway around the ears; (d2) a neck-peripheral heat release step, in which, after the completion of the ear-peripheral heat release, a heat sliding motion is performed on the subject's neck using the heat stone, following the course of the sternocleidomastoid muscle from inferior to the mastoid process toward the supraclavicular fossa, and repeated 3 to 5 times for each of the left and right necks to secure a downward drainage pathway for scalp waste along the deep cervical lymphatic vessels; and (d3) on the subject's bilateral temporal regions after the completion of the neck-peripheral heat release. The method comprises a temporal region thermal release step in which thermal gliding and continuous pressure are applied in parallel along the direction of the temporal muscle fibers from the temporal line, which is the origin of the temporal muscle, to the mandibular process, which is the insertion of the temporal muscle, using the above-mentioned thermal stone, and repeated 5 to 7 times for each temporal region to relieve temporal muscle tension and secure a discharge path for the above-mentioned scalp tension.
[0046] At this time, the (e) facial maintenance structure linkage step comprises: (e1) a facial acupoint acupressure step in which, after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step, vertical point pressure is applied to facial acupoints on the subject's face using the thumb or index finger for 3 to 5 seconds per acupoint, and facial acupoints including Yintang, Sibai, Yingxiang, Juliao, Xieju, and Daying are sequentially stimulated from the frontal area towards the mandibular area to activate deep facial blood circulation; and (e2) a pinching motion in which, after the completion of the facial acupoint acupressure, the therapist uses both fingers to repeatedly lift and release the facial skin without twisting it, from the mandibular line towards the zygomatic bone, and repeats this 5 to 7 times for each of the three lines including the mandibular line, the lateral nasolabial groove line, and the lower edge of the zygomatic bone line, thereby relieving congestion in the facial soft tissues and promoting lymphatic drainage. The procedure comprises a contète step and (e3) a facial ligament stretching step in which, after the completion of the contète step, the facial ligaments are stretched using both hands of the therapist on the face of the subject, while maintaining for 10 to 15 seconds each of the following actions: pulling the mandibular ligament upward from the lower border of the mandible toward the ear, pulling the zygomatic ligament upward laterally from the lower border of the zygomatic bone toward the temporal region, and pulling the orbital ligament upward from the lower border of the orbit toward the frontal region.
[0047] At this time, the (f) scalp oxygen supply step comprises: (f1) an oxygen supply preparation step in which, after the completion of the facial maintenance structure linkage step, the nozzle of the oxygen supply device is positioned at a distance of 3 cm to 5 cm from the surface of the subject's scalp, and the oxygen supply device is prepared to spray high-concentration oxygen with an oxygen concentration of 90% or more at a spray pressure in the range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm; (f2) a zone-specific differential oxygen supply step in which, by referring to the zone-specific management intensity set in the (a) step, the oxygen supply time is applied as 3 to 5 minutes per zone for management zones among the plurality of management zones where the scalp blood flow condition is judged to be moderately degraded, the oxygen supply time is applied as 2 to 3 minutes per zone for management zones where the scalp blood flow condition is judged to be mildly degraded, and the oxygen supply time is applied as 1 to 2 minutes per zone for management zones where the scalp blood flow condition is judged to be good, thereby applying the oxygen supply amount and supply time differentially for each of the plurality of management zones; and (f3) After the differential oxygen supply by zone is completed, the oxygen supply finishing step involves using both hands of the therapist to massage the surface of the scalp over the entire scalp of the subject to induce absorption of residual oxygen into the scalp, and inducing the subject to take 3 to 5 deep breaths to stabilize whole-body oxygen circulation.
[0048] At this time, the effect evaluation step (g) comprises: (g1) a post-treatment scalp blood flow condition re-evaluation step in which, after the completion of the scalp oxygen supply step, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, the scalp surface is continuously pressed for 5 seconds using the thumb and index finger in the same manner as the scalp blood flow condition evaluation of step (a), and the red recovery speed is observed to re-evaluate the scalp blood flow condition by zone; (g2) a post-treatment scalp tension re-evaluation step in which the scalp tension is re-evaluated by zone by re-measuring the range of motion of the scalp using both fingers in the same manner as the scalp tension evaluation of step (a) for each of the plurality of treatment zones; and (g3) a step in which the scalp blood flow condition re-evaluated in step (g1) is compared with the scalp blood flow condition determined in step (a) by zone, and the scalp tension re-evaluated in step (g2) is compared with the scalp tension determined in step (a) by zone, and the change before and after treatment, including the change in scalp blood flow condition grade and the change in scalp tension grade of each treatment zone, is quantitatively calculated. The method comprises a step of calculating changes before and after management, (g4) a subject perception evaluation step in which the subject self-evaluates the scalp relief sensation and facial lifting sensation on a 5-point scale to combine the quantitative calculation results of the changes before and after management and the subject perception evaluation, and (g5) a next management protocol and history recording step in which the changes before and after management calculated in step (g3) and the subject perception evaluation combined in step (g4) are established, including the direction of treatment pressure adjustment by zone, the increase or decrease in oxygen supply time, and the designation of a priority management zone to be reflected in the application protocol of step (a) for the next management, and the changes before and after management and the next management protocol are recorded in the subject's management history and preserved as data for cumulative management optimization.
[0049] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the overall steps of a total head spa management method according to one embodiment.
[0050] Figure 2 is a diagram showing the division of multiple management zones and acupoint arrangement of the scalp according to one embodiment.
[0051] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the detailed steps and judgment criteria for scalp condition evaluation according to one embodiment.
[0052] (a) Scalp condition evaluation step (S100)
[0053] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of the overall steps of a total head spa management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the method of the present invention performs a scalp condition evaluation step (S100) as the first step, and subsequently proceeds sequentially with a lower circulation pre-opening step (S200), a scalp activation step (S300), a scalp-cervical connection release step (S400), a facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500), a scalp oxygen supply step (S600), and an effect evaluation step (S700). The result of the effect evaluation step (S700) is fed back to the scalp condition evaluation step (S100) through a cumulative management optimization path and has a structure in which it is reflected in the protocol of the next session.
[0054] The scalp condition evaluation step (S100) serves as a reference point for determining the direction and intensity of all subsequent treatment steps and is a preliminary evaluation step that must be completed before the start of treatment. In this step, the subject's scalp is divided into multiple treatment zones according to anatomical regions, and for each treatment zone, the scalp blood flow status, scalp tension, and scalp oxygen supply status are evaluated independently. Then, the evaluation results are combined by zone to establish a treatment protocol that includes the treatment pressure, application time, and oxygen supply conditions to be applied thereafter. By evaluating the condition by subdividing the scalp into multiple zones rather than treating the entire scalp as a single unit, the reduced blood flow, tension patterns, and oxygen supply deficiency that appear differently in different areas within the same subject's scalp can be specifically identified before the start of treatment and directly reflected in the treatment design.
[0055] (a1) Management Zone Classification Step (S110)
[0056] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the division of multiple management zones and acupoint arrangement of the scalp according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the detailed steps and judgment criteria for evaluating the scalp condition according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0057] The management zone classification step (S110) illustrated in Fig. 3 is the first detailed step of the scalp condition evaluation step (S100) and serves to set the spatial standard unit for all zone-specific evaluations and treatment applications to be performed thereafter.
[0058] As shown in FIG. 2, the subject's scalp is divided into five management zones, including a frontal management zone (Z1), a parietal management zone (Z2), a left temporal management zone (Z3), a right temporal management zone (Z4), and an occipital management zone (Z5), taking into account left-right symmetry with respect to the midline (CL). The midline (CL) is set as a vertical line in the center of the scalp connecting the nasal root to the occipital protuberance, and the boundaries of the left and right temporal management zones are symmetrically defined based on this.
[0059] The boundaries of each management zone are set corresponding to the locations of acupoints distributed on the scalp. Specifically, the boundary between the frontal management zone (Z1) and the parietal management zone (Z2) is set corresponding to the area where the lower edge of the frontal region and the anterior edge of the parietal region meet, where the Shenhui acupoint (P1) and Shangcheng acupoint (P2) are distributed. The boundary between the parietal management zone (Z2) and the occipital management zone (Z5) is set corresponding to the lambda suture line (L2) behind the Baihui acupoint (P3), and the boundary between the parietal management zone (Z2) and the left and right temporal management zones (Z3, Z4) is set corresponding to the upper edge line (L3) of the temporalis fascia on each side.
[0060] The reason for establishing the boundaries of the management zones by corresponding them to the distribution locations of acupoints is that acupoints function as anatomical indicators that reflect the points where blood flow and nerve innervation density are concentrated in the corresponding areas. Before the procedure, the therapist positions the subject in a supine or seated position, visually defines the boundary areas of the five management zones on the scalp while confirming the midline (CL) with a finger, and consistently applies the same zone classification criteria throughout the subsequent evaluation and procedure stages.
[0061] (a2) Scalp blood flow status evaluation step (S120)
[0062] The scalp blood flow status evaluation step (S120) is performed immediately after the completion of the management zone division step (S110) as illustrated in FIG. 3, and is a step of determining the fullness of scalp blood flow in each of the previously divided multiple management zones in three stages based on qualitative observation.
[0063] The evaluation method is as follows. Using the palms of the thumb and index finger, the therapist applies uniform pressure in a vertical direction to the scalp surface of the treatment zone under evaluation and maintains the pressure for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the pressure is immediately released, and the time required for the scalp surface, which temporarily turned white or pale due to the pressure, to return to a pink or red color is observed visually. This time for red recovery is an indicator that directly reflects the refill rate of blood flow within the scalp capillaries; the better the blood flow condition, the more quickly the color returns to normal after the pressure is released.
[0064] As shown in T1 (blood flow status judgment criteria table) of Fig. 3, if the red recovery time is less than 2 seconds, it is judged as good as the fullness of peripheral blood flow in the scalp is considered to be within the normal range; if the recovery time is 2 seconds or more but less than 5 seconds, it is judged as mildly poor as the blood flow supply is considered to be somewhat reduced; and if the recovery time is 5 seconds or more or the recovery is incomplete, it is judged as moderately poor as the scalp blood flow supply is considered to be significantly insufficient.
[0065] The above evaluation is performed individually for each of the five management zones (Z1 to Z5) set in step (a1), and the manager records the judgment grade of each zone separately so that it can be referenced in the subsequent (a5) application protocol setting step. Even for the same subject, the blood flow status judgment grade may differ between the frontal management zone (Z1) and the occipital management zone (Z5), or between the left temporal management zone (Z3) and the right temporal management zone (Z4), and this pattern of blood flow imbalance by zone is directly used as the basis for the differential application of procedure pressure and oxygen supply time by zone thereafter.
[0066] (a3) Scalp tension assessment step (S130)
[0067] The scalp tension evaluation step (S130) is performed after the completion of the scalp blood flow condition evaluation step (S120) as illustrated in FIG. 3, and is a step of determining the tension level of the fascia and connective tissue within the scalp in three stages by measuring the mechanical range of motion of how freely the scalp of each treatment zone can move on the surface of the skull.
[0068] The evaluation method is as follows. The therapist places the fingers of both hands in close contact with the scalp surface of the treatment zone being evaluated, and then glides the scalp smoothly along the surface in alternating forward-backward and left-right directions without lifting the scalp from the skull surface. At this time, the maximum displacement—that is, the range of motion—that the scalp can move while sliding along the skull surface is estimated and measured by the therapist's sense of touch. The range of motion of the scalp reflects the degree of relaxation of the connective tissue layer beneath the scalp; if the fascia or subaponeurotic connective tissue is tense or adhered, the range of motion decreases, giving the scalp a stiff sensation.
[0069] As shown in T2 (tension determination criteria table) of Fig. 3, if the range of motion is measured to be 5 mm or more, it is determined to be normal as the degree of relaxation of the scalp connective tissue is sufficient; if the range of motion is 2 mm or more but less than 5 mm, it is determined to be mild tension as there is slight scalp tension; and if the range of motion is less than 2 mm and the scalp is in close contact with the surface of the skull and hardly moves, it is determined to be severe tension as there is severe scalp tension.
[0070] The above evaluation is performed independently for each of the five management zones. The parietal management zone (Z2) tends to have a wide range of motion because the lower scalp fascial layer is relatively thick, whereas the frontal management zone (Z1) and temporal management zones (Z3, Z4) often have a limited range of motion due to tension in the frontal and temporal muscles. The therapist records the tension level of each zone and uses it to set the protocol for the subsequent (a5) step and to determine the intensity of the myofascial cross-pressure application for the (c) scalp activation step.
[0071] (a4) Scalp oxygen supply status evaluation step (S140)
[0072] The scalp oxygen supply status evaluation step (S140) is performed after the completion of the scalp tension evaluation step (S130) as illustrated in FIG. 3, and is a step of determining the oxygen supply level within the scalp tissue of each treatment zone as level 2 through visual observation of the color tone and pore condition of the scalp surface.
[0073] The evaluation method is as follows. The therapist directly observes the subject's scalp surface with the naked eye in a sufficiently lit environment, using scalp tone and the open / closed state of the pores as evaluation indicators. Normally, the scalp skin tone is pink to pale pink in proportion to the concentration of oxygenated hemoglobin, and the pores are observed to be open when sebum secretion and skin metabolism are activated. On the other hand, when oxygen supply to the scalp tissue is reduced, the scalp surface becomes pale or yellow as the proportion of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the tissue increases, and the pores are observed to be contracted due to reduced skin metabolism.
[0074] As shown in T3 (Oxygen Supply Status Judgment Criteria Table) of Fig. 3, if the scalp surface is observed to be pink and the pores are open, it is judged as normal as the oxygen supply to the scalp tissue is at a normal level, and if the scalp surface is observed to be pale or yellow and the pores are contracted, it is judged as degraded as the oxygen supply to the scalp tissue is insufficient.
[0075] The above evaluation is performed individually for each of the five management zones set in step (a1), and the evaluation results are directly used as the basis for setting the protocol in step (a5) and determining the oxygen supply time and amount per zone in step (f) scalp oxygen supply. For management zones where the oxygen supply status is determined to be poor, the oxygen supply time is extended in step (f), and for management zones where it is determined to be normal, the standard supply time is applied.
[0076] (a5) Application protocol setting step (S150)
[0077] The application protocol setting step (S150) is a step for determining the management intensity and detailed conditions to be applied to all subsequent treatment steps by synthesizing the results of the scalp blood flow status, scalp tension, and scalp oxygen supply status determined in steps (a2), (a3), and (a4), respectively, by management zone, as illustrated in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 illustrates a structure in which the zone-by-zone determination results of steps (a2) to (a4) are integrated and input into step (a5) through the left dotted line path.
[0078] Specifically, for each treatment zone, the therapist evaluates the overall scalp condition level of the zone by combining the blood flow assessment grade of stage (a2), the tension assessment grade of stage (a3), and the oxygen supply status assessment grade of stage (a4), and accordingly sets the treatment pressure to one of low intensity, medium intensity, or standard intensity. Low intensity is applied to zones where the scalp blood flow is good and tension is normal, and the responsiveness to stimulation is high; medium intensity is applied to zones where mild decrease or a condition of mild tension or higher is confirmed; and standard intensity is applied to zones where decrease or tension is confirmed in multiple evaluation items.
[0079] As shown in T4 (protocol setting output table) of Fig. 3, if the scalp blood flow status at stage (a2) in a specific treatment zone is determined to be moderately reduced or the scalp tension at stage (a3) is determined to be high tension, the treatment application time for that treatment zone is set to be extended by 1.5 times the standard application time. This is because it is difficult to elicit a sufficient improvement response with only short-term stimulation in zones with reduced blood flow or high tension, so sufficient treatment time is secured to enhance the effect of improving the condition of the zone.
[0080] The application protocol, including the zone-specific treatment pressure, whether the treatment time is extended, and oxygen supply conditions set in this way, is subsequently referenced consistently throughout (c) the scalp activation step, (f) the scalp oxygen supply step, and (g) the effect evaluation step, and when repeated treatment is performed on the same subject, it is integrated with the effect evaluation results of step (g) to be updated as a cumulatively optimized protocol.
[0081] Figure 4 is a detailed procedure path and flowchart of lower circulation line opening according to one embodiment.
[0082] (b) Lower circulation pre-opening stage (S200)
[0083] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the lower circulation pre-opening step (S200) is performed immediately after confirming the completion of the scalp condition evaluation step (S100), and is an essential prerequisite step that must be completed before the subsequent direct scalp treatment steps, namely the scalp activation step (S300), the scalp-neck connection release step (S400), the facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500), and the scalp oxygen supply step (S600).
[0084] The technical significance of this step is as follows. Lymphatic and venous circulation in the human body has a unidirectional return path flowing from the lower body to the upper body. If direct stimulation is applied to the scalp while congestion or stagnation in the inguinal lymph nodes and lower extremity veins is not resolved, the amount of blood flow that can flow into the scalp is structurally limited, thereby delaying or weakening the manifestation of the treatment effect. Accordingly, the present invention adopts a structure that opens the circulation pathways of the lower body and abdomen prior to the scalp treatment, namely a lower circulation pre-opening structure, thereby creating a physiological basis in advance that allows sufficient blood flow to flow into the scalp during the subsequent scalp treatment stage.
[0085] The lower circulation pre-opening step (S200) consists of five detailed steps as illustrated in FIG. 4: an inguinal lymph release step (S210), a lower body lymph node release step (S220), a lower extremity venous return promotion step (S230), an abdominal thermal relaxation step (S240), and a lower circulation pre-opening confirmation step (S250), and these detailed steps proceed sequentially according to the described order.
[0086] (b1) Inguinal lymph release step (S210)
[0087] As indicated by A1 (inguinal procedure site) in the front body silhouette drawing of Fig. 4, the inguinal lymph release step (S210) is a step for relieving lymph node congestion located in both inguinal regions of the subject.
[0088] Before starting the procedure, the caregiver positions the patient on the table in a supine position, that is, lying on their back facing forward. The supine position is the optimal posture for allowing venous and lymphatic circulation in the lower extremities to return proximally while minimizing the effects of gravity. Once the patient is in the supine position, the caregiver stands at the patient's side and performs the procedure on both groins.
[0089] The specific procedure is as follows. The therapist uses the entire palm, or palm, to press against the subject's inguinal ligament and applies continuous and rhythmic pumping pressure from the medial end to the lateral end of the inguinal ligament. This pumping pressure consists of rhythmic movements of repeated deep compression and release; during compression, the tissue surrounding the inguinal lymph node is gently compressed to induce the movement of lymphatic fluid, and during release, negative pressure is created within the lymphatic vessel to induce the inflow of lymphatic fluid from the distal end. The direction of the procedure is consistently from the medial to the lateral side, that is, from the medial groin near the genitals toward the lateral thigh. The above movements are repeated 3 to 5 times for each side of the inguinal region to sufficiently relieve congestion in the inguinal lymph nodes.
[0090] The inguinal region is a major lymph node group where most of the lymph from the lower body gathers, and by first relieving congestion in this area, a passage is secured so that the lymph fluid propelled upward from the distal lower extremities in the subsequent (b2) stage can smoothly pass through the inguinal region and enter the lymphatic vessels within the abdominal cavity.
[0091] (b2) Lower body lymph node release phase (S220)
[0092] As indicated by A2 (lower limb lymphatic procedure path) in Fig. 4, the lower limb lymph node release step (S220) is performed immediately after the completion of the inguinal lymph release step (S210), and is a step that promotes lymphatic return from the distal to the proximal direction targeting the lymphatic vessels distributed throughout both lower limbs.
[0093] The specific procedure is as follows. The therapist places both palms in close contact with the subject's lower extremities and performs a continuous sweeping motion starting from the ankle joint and moving toward the knee joint. This motion is based on the effleurage technique, a manual method involving smooth and continuous sweeping while maintaining constant pressure with the entire palm in close contact with the skin; it is an effective method for promoting circulation in the lymphatic vessels and superficial veins. The direction of the treatment is consistently maintained from the distal to the proximal end, that is, from the ankle to the knee. This direction aligns with the valve structure of the lower extremity lymphatic vessels and subcutaneous veins, structurally assisting the upward return of lymphatic fluid and venous blood.
[0094] As shown in the flowchart on the right side of Fig. 4, the sequential progression from S220 (lower body lymph node release step) to S230 (lower limb venous return promotion step) leads naturally to step (b3), which first opens the superficial lymphatic vessels and then further assists deep venous return. This step is performed by continuously applying pressure based on the police method from the ankle joint to the knee joint on both lower limbs, and is applied symmetrically on both sides, alternating from one lower limb to the other.
[0095] (b3) Step to promote lower extremity venous return (S230)
[0096] As indicated by A3 (femoral deep vein procedure path) in Fig. 4, the lower extremity venous return promotion step (S230) is performed immediately after the completion of the lower extremity lymph node release step (S220) and is a step that further assists venous return along the lower extremity deep vein path.
[0097] The specific procedure is as follows. The therapist applies the treatment to the posterior and medial sides of both thighs of the subject using the proximal part of the palm, or the wrist area, located below the wrist joint. The wrist area is suitable for applying pressure to deep tissues because it has a smaller contact surface area than the palm and can provide concentrated pressure. After pressing the wrist area against the skin surface of the posterior and medial thighs, the therapist slowly pushes upward along the path of the deep femoral vein running along the posterior thigh, applying continuous pressure from the distal side (towards the knee joint) toward the proximal side (towards the groin). At this time, the pressure is applied using a continuous pressure method that is maintained and moves continuously toward the proximal side, rather than intermittent pumping; this is intended to directly assist the upward return of venous blood within the deep veins.
[0098] The posterior and medial sides of the thigh are areas where the main pathways of the deep femoral vein and saphenous vein converge, and the application of continuous pressure to these areas serves to physically assist the return of venous blood toward the heart. As indicated by the upward arrow pointing from the knee area toward the groin in Figure 4 A3, the direction of the procedure must be maintained in a unidirectional manner from the distal to the proximal end. This step is performed on both thighs, applying symmetrically by alternating between the left and right sides.
[0099] (b4) Abdominal heat relaxation step (S240)
[0100] As indicated by A4 (abdominal heat application area) in Fig. 4, the abdominal heat relaxation step (S240) is performed immediately after the completion of the lower extremity venous return promotion step (S230), and is a step of securing an upward circulation inflow path toward the upper body and scalp by increasing the blood flow within the abdominal cavity through the application of heat stimulation to the abdomen.
[0101] A jade stone preheated to a range of 38°C to 42°C is used as the treatment tool. The jade stone is a thermal treatment tool made of natural jade, which possesses excellent heat retention capabilities; prior to treatment, it must be prepared in a state where it is sufficiently preheated to the temperature range set on the warmer device. If the temperature is below 38°C, it is difficult to deliver a sufficient thermal effect to the deep abdominal tissues, and if it exceeds 42°C, there is a risk of skin burns and excessive thermal stimulation; therefore, this temperature range must be strictly maintained. Before placing the jade stone on the skin, the therapist first checks the appropriateness of the temperature by touching it to the back of the hand or the inner forearm.
[0102] The method of arranging the jade stones follows a clockwise circular path as illustrated in A4 of Fig. 4. Specifically, the navel is set as the center point, and jade stones are sequentially arranged around it along a clockwise circular path. The reason for setting the arrangement order in a clockwise direction is to apply uniform thermal stimulation to the deep abdominal cavity without hindering intestinal peristalsis by aligning it with the direction of peristalsis of the large intestine, that is, the direction of movement of intestinal contents from the ascending colon through the transverse colon to the descending colon. When the jade stones are placed on the circular path around the navel and maintained in that position, thermal stimulation is gradually transmitted to the deep abdominal tissues, particularly to the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels surrounding the organs within the abdominal cavity, thereby increasing the blood flow within the abdominal cavity. This creates an upward circulation path in which the increased blood flow flows toward the upper body and scalp through the aortic branches.
[0103] (b5) Lower circulation pre-opening verification step (S250)
[0104] As illustrated in the right flowchart of FIG. 4 as S250 (lower circulation pre-opening confirmation step), the lower circulation pre-opening confirmation step (S250) is performed after maintaining the jade stone applied in the abdominal thermal relaxation step (S240) for 3 to 5 minutes, and is a step of comprehensively determining whether the pre-opening of the lower circulation pathway has been sufficiently achieved through the palpation findings of the therapist and the subjective sensation report of the subject.
[0105] The specific verification method is as follows. After the jade stone is maintained on the abdomen for 3 to 5 minutes, the therapist removes the stone and first checks by palpation whether there is an increase in warmth in the abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue by lightly touching the surface of the abdomen with the palm. At the same time, the therapist checks whether the peripheral temperature has risen compared to before the procedure by lightly touching the extremities of the lower extremities, namely the ankles and the tops of the feet, with the fingers. An increase in temperature in the extremities is an indirect indicator that peripheral blood flow distribution is improving along with the opening of the lower circulatory pathways.
[0106] In conjunction with confirmation by palpation, the therapist directly questions the patient about their perceived condition. If the patient reports feeling warmth or a slight spreading of warmth in the abdomen and lower body, this is determined to mean that the preliminary opening of the lower circulatory pathway is complete. Conversely, if the patient reports a cold sensation or no change, or if an increase in warmth is not confirmed by the therapist's palpation, the jade stone is maintained for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, followed by reconfirmation.
[0107] As illustrated by the check mark symbol next to S250 in Fig. 4, the lower circulation pre-opening confirmation step (S250) serves as the final gateway to confirm the completion of the entire lower circulation pre-opening step (S200) in the management flow of the present invention. Only after the completion of pre-opening is determined is transition to the scalp activation step (S300) permitted, thereby structurally ensuring that the lower circulation pre-opening is a prerequisite for direct scalp treatment.
[0108] Figure 5 is a detailed procedure sequence and procedure direction diagram for scalp activation according to one embodiment.
[0109] (c) Scalp activation step (S300)
[0110] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the scalp activation step (S300) is a step performed immediately after confirming the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step (S200), and is a core step in the overall flow of the present invention where direct treatment on the scalp is first intensively performed. After the completion of the scalp activation step (S300), the process proceeds to the scalp-cervical connection release step (S400), and the box labeled S300 in the overall flowchart of FIG. 1 corresponds to this step.
[0111] As illustrated in FIG. 5, this step consists of three detailed steps: a scalp brushing step (S310), a scalp acupoint stimulation step (S320), and a scalp fascia cross-pressure step (S330), and these detailed steps must be performed sequentially according to the described order. After the scalp brushing (S310) relaxes the keratin and sebum residue on the surface of the scalp and creates a state where the surface blood flow is pre-activated, the deep blood flow and nerve function of each treatment zone are activated through scalp acupoint stimulation (S320), and subsequently, through scalp fascia cross-pressure (S330), the fascia cross points located at the boundaries between treatment zones are relaxed, thereby achieving the effect of simultaneously activating the blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross points of the scalp in a three-dimensional manner within a single session.
[0112] (c1) Scalp brushing step (S310)
[0113] As illustrated in B1 (scalp brushing treatment direction) of FIG. 5, the scalp brushing step (S310) is a step of performing brushing sequentially on the entire scalp according to a predetermined directional order.
[0114] This step must be initiated within 10 minutes from the time when the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step (S200) is confirmed. This time limit is intended to maximize the effect of scalp surface stimulation while the blood flow conditions are sufficiently maintained by initiating direct scalp treatment before the upward blood flow inflow state created through abdominal thermal relaxation and lower limb lymph release in the lower circulation pre-opening step gradually disappears over time.
[0115] A scalp brush made of natural bristles is used as the treatment tool. Natural bristles are suitable for physically loosening dead skin cells and sebum residue by having flexible bristles that adhere closely to the scalp surface, while simultaneously applying appropriate frictional stimulation to the capillaries on the surface of the scalp to pre-activate surface blood flow. Brushes made of synthetic bristles are not used because their stiff bristles can provide uneven stimulation to the scalp surface.
[0116] As illustrated by the three-directional arrows and sequence numbers in B1 of FIG. 5, the order of brushing directions is as follows. First, brushing is performed along the center of the scalp starting from the frontal hairline and moving toward the occipital region. This corresponds to the direction indicated by arrow ① in B1 of FIG. 5 and is a direction that induces superficial circulation along the anterior-posterior blood flow of the scalp. Second, brushing is performed starting from the left temporal hairline and moving toward the center of the parietal region. This corresponds to the direction indicated by arrow ② in B1 of FIG. 5 and serves to guide blood flow and lymph from the left temporal care zone (Z3) toward the parietal region. Third, brushing is performed starting from the right temporal hairline and moving toward the center of the parietal region. This corresponds to the direction indicated by arrow ③ in B1 of FIG. 5 and provides stimulation for the same purpose to the right temporal care zone (Z4) in a direction symmetrical to that of the left side.
[0117] Perform brushing 5 to 10 times in each direction. Maintain brush pressure at a level where the scalp surface is lightly pressed, and repeat the sweeping motion at a constant speed and rhythm with the bristles in close contact with the scalp. The reason for repeating at least 5 times is that dead skin cells and sebum residue are not sufficiently loosened by a single brushing, and repeated stimulation gradually intensifies the preliminary activation of superficial blood flow. Repeating more than 10 times is set as an upper limit, as this can cause excessive frictional irritation to the surface skin.
[0118] (c2) Scalp acupoint stimulation step (S320)
[0119] As illustrated in B2 (acupoint stimulation location) of FIG. 5, the scalp acupoint stimulation step (S320) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp brushing step (S310), and is a step of activating deep blood flow and nerve function in the corresponding zone by applying vertical pressure to the acupoints (P1 to P8) placed in each management zone in FIG. 2.
[0120] The procedure is as follows. The therapist places the palm of the thumb or index finger vertically against the location of the acupoint and performs a point pressure motion by applying vertical force in the direction of the acupoint. Point pressure is a manual technique of pressing and maintaining a specific point vertically with the fingertip; it is a method of concentrating vertical force on the same point without rubbing or rotating the skin surface. After maintaining point pressure for 3 to 5 seconds at each acupoint, the pressure is slowly released, and the therapist moves to the next acupoint. If the duration of point pressure is less than 3 seconds, it is difficult to induce a sufficient stimulating response at the acupoint, and if it exceeds 5 seconds, excessive ischemic stimulation may be applied to the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the area; therefore, the procedure must be performed within this time range.
[0121] The order of application for acupoint stimulation begins in the frontal care zone (Z1), followed by the parietal care zone (Z2), temporal care zones (Z3, Z4), and occipital care zone (Z5). In the frontal care zone (Z1), the Shenhui point (P1) and Shangcheng point (P2), located on the midline (CL), are stimulated. The Shenhui point (P1) is located behind the frontal hairline and is an acupoint related to the circulation of Qi and blood in the scalp and the relief of congestion in the frontal area. The Shangcheng point (P2) is located on the midline in front of the Shenhui point (P1) and is an acupoint related to promoting blood flow in the frontal area and managing headaches. In the parietal care zone (Z2), the Baihui point (P3) and Sisinchong point (P4) are stimulated. The Baihui point (P3) is located at the apex of the parietal midline and is an acupoint that functions as a central point for the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body. As illustrated in B2 of FIG. 5, the Sasinchong point (P4) consists of four acupoints located at a distance of 1 cun each in the front, back, left, and right directions around the Baekhoe point, as shown in the four small points arranged around the Baekhoe point (P3). In the temporal region management zone (Z3, Z4), the Solgok point (P5) and the Gakson point (P6), which are located symmetrically on the left and right, are stimulated respectively. The Solgok point (P5) is located in the depression on the inner side of the temporal hairline and is an acupoint related to temporal blood flow and migraines, while the Gakson point (P6) is located above the tip of the ear and is an acupoint related to relaxation of temporal muscle tension. In the occipital region management zone (Z5), the Pungchi point (P7) and the Naeho point (P8) are stimulated. Naeho-hyeol (P8) is located on the midline of the occipital region and is an acupoint related to posterior scalp blood flow and cranial nerve function, and Pungchi-hyeol (P7) is located on both sides of the lower border of the occipital bone and is a major acupoint related to headache, neck tension and reduced scalp blood flow.
[0122] The intensity of pressure applied to acupoints in each treatment zone is applied differentially according to the treatment intensity for each zone set in step (a). When the treatment pressure for the corresponding treatment zone is set to low intensity, light pressure is applied to the extent that the subject feels only a slight pressure sensation; when it is set to medium intensity, pressure is applied to the extent that the subject feels a slight colic sensation along with an appropriate pressure sensation; and when it is set to standard intensity, pressure is applied to the extent that sufficient stimulation is delivered within the subject's tolerance range.
[0123] (c3) Scalp fascia cross-pressure step (S330)
[0124] As illustrated in B3 (fascial cross-pressure point) of FIG. 5, the scalp fascial cross-pressure step (S330) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp acupoint stimulation step (S320), and is a step of simultaneously activating the blood flow, lymph, and fascial cross-points of the scalp by performing cross-sliding pressure on fascial cross-points located at the boundaries of each management zone.
[0125] There are three fascial intersection points to be treated. The first is the coronal suture line (L1) corresponding to the boundary between the frontal care zone (Z1) and the parietal care zone (Z2), which corresponds to the boundary line between the frontal and parietal regions depicted as a horizontal dotted line in B3 of FIG. 5. The second is the lambda suture line (L2) corresponding to the boundary between the parietal care zone (Z2) and the occipital care zone (Z5), which corresponds to the boundary line between the parietal and occipital regions depicted as a horizontal dotted line behind the coronal suture line (L1) in B3 of FIG. 5. The third is the upper edge line of the temporal fascia (L3) corresponding to the boundary between the parietal care zone (Z2) and the left and right temporal care zones (Z3, Z4), which corresponds to the boundary line between the parietal and temporal regions depicted as vertical dotted lines on each side in B3 of FIG. 5.
[0126] The specific procedure is as follows. The therapist places the thumbs and index fingers of both hands against the scalp surface at the fascial intersection point to be stimulated from both sides, and then performs a motion of crossing the scalp in opposite directions on the skull surface without lifting the scalp from the skull surface. In other words, the fingers of both hands move simultaneously in opposite directions to pull the scalp in the anterior direction, and this motion corresponds to the × symbol and the double-sided arrow in the legend of the cross-slide direction at the bottom of Fig. 5. This cross-slide motion applies mechanical stimulation in the anterior direction to the connective tissue layer beneath the scalp, thereby relaxing adhesions or tension within the fascia and opening up the flow of blood and lymph passing through the fascial intersection point.
[0127] For each fascial cross point, cross gliding is sustained for 10 to 15 seconds. Cross gliding for less than 10 seconds is insufficient to induce a fascial relaxation response, and continuous cross gliding for more than 15 seconds may cause excessive mechanical stimulation to the subcutaneous tissue of the scalp, so it is performed within this time range. Each point is applied sequentially in the order of the coronal suture line (L1), the lambda suture line (L2), and the upper border lines of the left and right temporal fascia (L3), provided that the upper border lines of the temporal fascia (L3) are performed independently on each side.
[0128] In this way, by sequentially performing the scalp brushing step (S310), the scalp acupoint stimulation step (S320), and the scalp fascia cross-pressure step (S330), the preliminary activation of the superficial blood flow of the scalp, the activation of deep blood flow and nerves through the acupoints, and the relaxation of the fascia cross-points are applied stepwise and cumulatively within a single session, thereby achieving the effect of simultaneously activating the blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-points of the scalp in a three-dimensional manner.
[0129] Figure 6 is a thermal release procedure path diagram for the ear area, neck, and temporal area according to one embodiment.
[0130] (d) Scalp-cervical connection release step (S400)
[0131] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the scalp-cervical connection release step (S400) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp activation step (S300) and is a step that must be completed before proceeding to the subsequent facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500). The box labeled S400 in the overall flowchart of FIG. 1 corresponds to this step.
[0132] The technical significance of this step is as follows. When blood flow and lymph within the scalp are activated during the scalp activation step (S300), the movement of waste products and lymphatic fluid within the scalp tissue is promoted. For these to be smoothly discharged to the outside of the scalp, downward discharge pathways through the area around the ears, neck, and temporal region below the scalp must be sufficiently open. However, if there is congestion at lymphatic aggregation points around the ears, tension in the cervical sternocleidomastoid muscle, or hyper-tenseness in the temporalis muscle, the pathway through which the lymphatic fluid and waste products activated in the scalp are discharged downward through the deep lymphatic vessels of the neck becomes blocked, resulting in the inability to sustain the effects of the scalp activation step and causing a recurrence of lymphatic stagnation. Accordingly, the present invention includes in its design a step of structurally securing a lymphatic discharge pathway extending downward from the scalp through the neck by continuously applying a thermal stone technique to the area around the ears, neck, and temporal region immediately after a direct scalp procedure.
[0133] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the scalp-neck connection release step (S400) consists of three detailed steps: a heat release step around the ear (S410), a neck heat release step (S420), and a temporal heat release step (S430), and these detailed steps proceed sequentially according to the described order. The treatment tool used in common throughout this step is a heat stone preheated to a range of 38°C to 42°C. As indicated in the heat stone application condition notation at the bottom right of FIG. 6, if the temperature of the heat stone is below 38°C, sufficient heat effect is not delivered to the deep tissues, and if it exceeds 42°C, there is a risk of skin burns; therefore, the temperature range is strictly maintained. Before performing each detailed step, the therapist must check the appropriateness of the temperature in advance by contacting the heat stone to the back of the hand or the inner forearm.
[0134] (d1) Heat release stage around the ear (S410)
[0135] As illustrated in Fig. 6 as C1 (anterior lymphatic aggregation point of the tragus), C2 (inferior lymphatic aggregation point of the medulla), and C3 (posterior lymphatic aggregation point of the mastoid process), the ear-around thermal release step (S410) is a step of opening the ear-around lymphatic drainage pathway by applying a thermal stone technique to three points around the ear where lymph flow between the scalp and the neck aggregates.
[0136] The treatment target sites are the following three locations. The first, anterior tragus lymphatic aggregation point (C1), is a region adjacent to the anterior surface of the tragus in front of the external auditory canal, where lymph nodes peripapillary are located and lymph flowing in from the anterior-lateral scalp and face is aggregated. The second, inferior medullary lymphatic aggregation point (C2), is located directly below the medullary below the earlobe, where a group of inferior ear lymph nodes is distributed and serves as an intermediate passageway for lymph from the lateral scalp and around the ear. The third, posterior mastoid lymphatic aggregation point (C3), is a region adjacent to the posterior surface of the mastoid process behind the ear, where lymph nodes posterior mastoid are located and lymph flowing in from the posterior-lateral scalp is aggregated.
[0137] The specific procedure is as follows. The therapist sequentially approaches each point in the order of anterior to the tragus (C1), inferior to the eardrum (C2), and posterior to the mastoid process (C3), and applies the preheated thermal stone to the skin surface of the corresponding area for 3 to 5 seconds. During this contact period, the heat from the thermal stone is conducted from the skin surface to the tissue surrounding the lymph nodes, which relaxes the contractile tension of the lymphatic vessels and increases the fluidity of the lymphatic fluid. Once the contact period of 3 to 5 seconds is completed, the stone is slowly slid downward from the point towards the neck. In Fig. 6, the downward arrows indicated below points C1, C2, and C3 represent this sliding direction. This contact and downward sliding motion is repeated 3 to 5 times for each lymphatic aggregation point around the ear.
[0138] The procedure is applied symmetrically to the areas around both the left and right ears, and is performed by completing the procedure on all three points C1, C2, and C3 of one ear before moving on to the opposite side. By proceeding sequentially from the anterior part of the tragus (C1) to the inferior part of the eardrum (C2), and from the inferior part of the eardrum (C2) to the posterior part of the mastoid process (C3), the lymphatic drainage pathway circulating around the ear is comprehensively opened from the anterior to the posterior part.
[0139] (d2) Cervical heat release step (S420)
[0140] As illustrated in C4 (sternocleidomastoid muscle neck procedure path) of Fig. 6, the neck heat release step (S420) is performed immediately after the completion of the ear-around heat release step (S410), and is a step of opening the deep neck lymphatic vessels and securing a downward drainage path for scalp waste by sliding a heat stone along the course of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
[0141] The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a major superficial muscle of the neck that originates from below the mastoid process and descends obliquely toward the sternum and clavicle; deep within this muscle, deep cervical lymph node groups and deep cervical lymphatic vessels are arranged along the direction of the muscle's course. When tension in the sternocleidomastoid muscle is relieved, muscular compression of the deep lymphatic vessels is alleviated, facilitating the downward flow of lymphatic fluid. In Fig. 6, the thick solid arrow labeled C4 indicates the course of the sternocleidomastoid muscle extending from below the mastoid process toward the supraclavicular fossa and the direction of the procedure.
[0142] The specific procedure is as follows. The therapist places a preheated thermal stone on the area below the mastoid process and slides it slowly and uniformly along the direction of the muscle fibers of the sternocleidomastoid muscle toward the supraclavicular fossa while maintaining uniform pressure. As illustrated by the downward treatment direction extending from the origin below the mastoid process to the supraclavicular fossa in the path indicated by arrow C4 in Fig. 6, the sliding must be performed only from the proximal to the distal end—that is, from the mastoid side closer to the scalp toward the supraclavicular fossa closer to the heart—and reverse sliding is not applied as it runs counter to lymphatic flow. This thermal sliding is repeated 3 to 5 times for the left and right neck, respectively. The procedure can be performed by moving to the right neck after completing the treatment on the left neck, or by repeating while alternating between the left and right sides, while maintaining a balance in the total number of repetitions for both necks.
[0143] (d3) Temporal heat release step (S430)
[0144] As illustrated in C5 (temporal muscle procedure path) of Fig. 6, the temporal region thermal release step (S430) is performed immediately after the completion of the neck region thermal release step (S420), and is a step of relieving tension in the temporal muscle and securing a downward discharge path for scalp tension by combining thermal gliding and continuous pressure along the direction of travel of the temporal muscle.
[0145] The temporalis muscle is a fan-shaped masticatory muscle that originates from the temporal line of the skull and terminates in the inferior mandibular process. Its origin is in direct contact with the upper edge line (L3) of the temporalis fascia, which corresponds to the lower edge of the scalp temporalis care zone (Z3, Z4). Therefore, if there is excessive tension in the temporalis muscle, the range of motion of the scalp temporalis is restricted, resulting in a narrowing of the downward drainage pathway of scalp lymph through the temporalis. By relaxing the tension in the temporalis muscle, the effect of continuously opening the entire lymph drainage pathway extending from the scalp temporalis care zone to the neck via the lymph aggregation points (C1, C2, C3) around the ears is achieved.
[0146] In Fig. 6, the dotted arrow path labeled C5 indicates the course of the temporalis muscle fibers and the treatment path extending from the temporalis line toward the mandibular process. The specific treatment method is as follows. The therapist places a preheated thermal stone on the subject's temporalis line, specifically at the scalp-temporal boundary corresponding to the upper edge of the temporalis muscle's origin, and then performs a thermal glide along the course of the temporalis muscle fibers toward the mandibular process. At this time, continuous pressure is applied in conjunction with the thermal glide to maintain the stone in close contact with the skin surface with a constant load. The reason for applying continuous pressure in conjunction with the thermal glide is to simultaneously deliver pressure to the deep muscle fibers of the temporalis muscle, which are difficult to reach with heat alone, thereby more effectively inducing a tension-relaxation response at the muscle fiber level.
[0147] Repeat this combined thermal gliding and continuous pressure movement 5 to 7 times for each temporal region. Since fewer than 5 repetitions are insufficient to induce relaxation of the deep temporalis muscle, and more than 7 repetitions may cause unnecessary excessive stimulation to the area, perform within this range. The procedure should be performed independently on the left and right temporal regions, while maintaining a symmetrical number of repetitions.
[0148] In this way, by sequentially performing the ear area heat release step (S410), the neck area heat release step (S420), and the temporal area heat release step (S430), the relief of congestion at lymphatic aggregation points around the ears, the opening of cervical lymphatic vessels deep within the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the relaxation of temporal muscle tension are achieved stepwise, thereby continuously securing the entire downward drainage pathway of scalp waste and lymph extending from the scalp through the neck toward the clavicle. This ensures a physiological pathway through which the effects of blood flow and lymph circulation within the scalp induced in the scalp activation step (S300) can be continuously discharged and circulated through the neck.
[0149] Figure 7 is a diagram showing the locations of facial acupoints, connettes, and retaining ligament stretching procedures according to one embodiment.
[0150] (e) Facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500)
[0151] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step (S400) and is a step that must be completed before proceeding to the subsequent scalp oxygen supply step (S600). In the overall flowchart of FIG. 1, the box labeled S500 corresponds to this step.
[0152] The technical significance of this step is as follows. Anatomically, the scalp and the face form a structure that is continuously connected through the scalp aponeurosis, temporalis fascia, facial fascia, and facial retaining ligaments. Therefore, when facial acupoint stimulation, lymphatic drainage promotion of facial soft tissues, and stretching of facial retaining ligaments are performed sequentially while the blood flow and fascia of the scalp are activated during the scalp activation step (S300), the care effect originating from the scalp naturally leads to improved deep facial blood circulation and facial structural stability. This interconnected structure, which extends the scalp care effect to facial structural stability, is one of the core design features of the present invention that overcomes the limitations of conventional scalp care and facial care being performed independently.
[0153] As illustrated in FIG. 7, the facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500) consists of three detailed steps: a facial acupoint pressure step (S510), a contête step (S520), and a facial maintenance ligament stretching step (S530). As shown in the flowchart at the bottom of FIG. 7, the structure proceeds sequentially from S510 to S520 and from S520 to S530. These detailed steps must proceed in the described order.
[0154] (e1) Facial acupoint acupressure step (S510)
[0155] As illustrated in D1 (facial acupoint pressure area) of FIG. 7, the facial acupoint pressure step (S510) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step (S400), and is a step of activating deep facial blood circulation by sequentially stimulating major acupoints distributed on the face from the frontal area to the mandibular area.
[0156] The procedure is as follows. The therapist places the palm of the thumb or index finger vertically against the location of the acupoint to be stimulated, and then applies vertical pressure in the direction of the acupoint. After maintaining pressure for 3 to 5 seconds for each acupoint, the pressure is slowly released, and the therapist immediately moves to the next acupoint. As illustrated in Fig. 7 D1 through Q1 to Q6 with downward arrows and sequential numbers, the stimulation sequence proceeds sequentially, starting from the glabella area in the upper part of the face and reaching the mandibular area in the lower part.
[0157] The acupoints to be stimulated are the following six types. The first acupoint to be stimulated, Yintang (Q1), is an acupoint located in the midline depression between the eyebrows, specifically at D1 in Fig. 7, and is an acupoint related to blood flow and nerve stabilization in the frontal region. The second acupoint to be stimulated, Sibai (Q2), is an acupoint located bilaterally in the depression of the upper edge of the zygomatic bone directly below the eyeball, and is an acupoint related to promoting blood circulation around the eyeball and relieving congestion in the middle of the face. The third acupoint to be stimulated, Yingxiang (Q3), is an acupoint located bilaterally slightly outwardly and downward from the outer edge of the nostril, and is an acupoint related to activating blood flow and lymphatic circulation around the nasolabial groove. The fourth acupoint to be stimulated, Juliao (Q4), is an acupoint located bilaterally in the depression below the zygomatic bone, and is an acupoint related to promoting blood flow in the middle and lower face and circulation in the masticatory muscle area. The fifth stimulated point, Xiaju (Q5), is an acupoint located on both sides above the masseter muscle in the anterior superior part of the mandibular angle, and is an acupoint related to the activation of blood flow around the masseter muscle and mandible. The sixth stimulated point, Daying (Q6), is an acupoint located on both sides slightly anterior to the anterior part of the lower border of the mandible, and is an acupoint related to the promotion of blood circulation in the mandibular region and lymph drainage in the lower face.
[0158] In this way, the direction of sequential stimulation from the upper to the lower part of the face from the Yintang point (Q1) to the Daying point (Q6) is a direction that induces deep facial blood flow to flow smoothly in the direction of gravity, and the pressure applied to each acupoint for 3 to 5 seconds is the minimum duration of stimulation to sufficiently induce a deep blood flow response in the corresponding area.
[0159] (e2) Connette stage (S520)
[0160] As illustrated in D2 (connette treatment area) of Fig. 7, the connette step (S520) is performed immediately after the completion of the facial acupoint pressure step (S510), and is a step that physically relieves the stagnation of lymph fluid and waste accumulated in the facial soft tissues through pinching motions and promotes facial lymph drainage.
[0161] Connective tissue manipulation is a manual technique that involves repeatedly performing pinching motions of lifting and releasing the facial skin and subcutaneous connective tissue with fingers. By applying mechanical stimulation to the facial subcutaneous lymphatic vessels and microvessels, it induces the movement of lymphatic fluid and promotes the drainage of interstitial fluid. The key to this technique is the repetition of pure lifting and releasing motions without twisting or rubbing the skin. It induces lymphatic flow by creating rhythmic pressure changes in the subcutaneous tissue without applying excessive shear stimulation to the elastic tissues on the surface of the facial skin.
[0162] The treatment area is divided into three lines. As shown in D2 of Fig. 7 as R1, R2, and R3, the first line is the mandibular line (R1) that runs along the lower border of the mandible, the second line is the lateral nasolabial groove line (R2) that runs along the lateral side of the nasolabial groove, and the third line is the zygomatic bone lower border line (R3) that runs along the lower border of the zygomatic bone.
[0163] The basic principle of the procedure direction is an upward progression starting from the mandibular line (R1) and heading toward the zygomatic bone. Specifically, the therapist uses the fingers of both hands to repeatedly perform a pinching motion along the mandibular line (R1), gently lifting the skin of the lower border of the mandible with the thumb and index finger and immediately releasing it. Next, the therapist moves to the lateral nasolabial groove line (R2) and performs the same pinching motion along the lateral nasolabial groove, and finally performs the pinching motion along the lower border of the zygomatic bone line (R3). This is repeated 5 to 7 times for each line. Since it is difficult to sufficiently induce a lymphatic drainage response in the facial tissue if fewer than 5 times is performed, and unnecessary repetitive stimulation may be applied to the subcutaneous connective tissue of the face if more than 7 times is performed, the procedure is performed within this range.
[0164] (e3) Facial retaining ligament stretching step (S530)
[0165] As illustrated in D3 (retaining ligament stretching area) of Fig. 7, the facial retaining ligament stretching step (S530) is performed immediately after the completion of the connette step (S520), and is a step that sequentially stretches the three major retaining ligaments of the face to induce structural relaxation of the facial soft tissues and connects the management effect of the scalp activation step to facial structural stability.
[0166] Facial retaining ligaments are fibrous connective tissue structures originating from the periosteum and extending to the dermis layer of the skin. While they serve to anchor the soft tissues of the face to the skeleton, shortening or fibrosing them due to aging, gravity, and muscle tension can cause sagging by pulling the facial tissues downward. Stretching these retaining ligaments simultaneously produces a lifting effect that restores the position of the facial tissues upward, along with improvements in blood flow and lymphatic circulation around the ligaments.
[0167] The retaining ligaments subject to the procedure are the mandibular retaining ligament (F1), zygomatic retaining ligament (F2), and orbital retaining ligament (F3), and the procedure method is as follows.
[0168] The first mandibular retaining ligament stretching is performed by pulling upward in the direction of the ear from the firm attachment point on the lower border of the mandible, as illustrated by F1 in Fig. 7. The practitioner places both palms on both sides of the subject's lower border of the mandible and maintains the position for 10 to 15 seconds while applying a gentle pulling force to the tissue in the upward and ear-direction directions. This movement corresponds to the direction of the arrow in F1 pointing upward from the lower border of the mandible toward the ear.
[0169] The second stretching of the zygomatic retaining ligament is performed by applying an upward and outward traction motion toward the temporal region from the attachment point at the lower border of the zygomatic bone, as illustrated by F2 in Fig. 7. The therapist places both palms in close contact with the lower borders of both zygomatic bones of the subject and maintains the position for 10 to 15 seconds while applying a gentle upward and outward traction force to the tissue from the zygomatic bone toward the temporal region. This motion corresponds to the direction of the arrow in F2 pointing upward and outward from the lower border of the zygomatic bone toward the temporal region. This upward and outward traction of the zygomatic retaining ligament aligns with the direction of correcting ptosis of the mid-facial tissues and directly contributes to the perceived lifting effect of the tissues surrounding the zygomatic bone.
[0170] The third orbital retaining ligament stretching is performed by pulling upward from the attachment point at the inferior orbital border toward the frontal region, as illustrated by F3 in Fig. 7. The therapist lightly presses the palms of both hands against the subject's inferior orbital border and then applies a gentle pulling force to the tissue vertically upward from the inferior orbital border toward the frontal region, maintaining the position for 10 to 15 seconds. This movement corresponds to the direction of the arrow in F3 pointing upward from the inferior orbital border toward the frontal region.
[0171] The reason for setting the traction time to 10 to 15 seconds for all three types of retaining ligament stretching is that connective tissue structures, including retaining ligaments, are difficult to induce a sufficient relaxation response with short-term stimulation, and viscoelastic relaxation responses within fibrous connective tissues occur only when sustained traction is maintained for a certain period of time. Since maintaining traction for less than 10 seconds is insufficient to induce a connective tissue relaxation response, and sustained traction exceeding 15 seconds can cause unnecessary tension in the facial skin and subcutaneous tissues, the procedure is performed within this time range.
[0172] In this way, by sequentially performing the facial acupoint pressure step (S510), the contet step (S520), and the facial retaining ligament stretching step (S530), the activation of deep facial blood flow, the promotion of lymphatic drainage in facial soft tissues, and the structural relaxation of facial retaining ligaments are achieved stepwise and cumulatively, thereby realizing a complex management effect in which the management effect induced in the scalp activation step naturally leads to facial structural stability and a facial lifting sensation.
[0173] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of differential oxygen supply by zone and the arrangement of equipment according to one embodiment.
[0174] (f) Scalp oxygen supply step (S600)
[0175] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the scalp oxygen supply step (S600) is performed immediately after the completion of the facial maintenance structure linkage step (S500) and is a step that must be completed before proceeding to the subsequent effect evaluation step (S700). In the overall flowchart of FIG. 1, the box labeled S600 corresponds to this step.
[0176] The technical significance of this step is as follows. When high-concentration oxygen is supplied to the surface of the scalp while the blood flow and lymphatic circulation of the scalp are sufficiently activated through the lower circulation pre-opening step (S200) and the scalp activation step (S300), oxygen is effectively delivered to the tissues surrounding the hair roots through the activated scalp capillary network. This has the effect of promoting aerobic metabolism of hair root cells and creating an environment for removing reactive oxygen species within the scalp tissue. In particular, unlike conventional methods that supply uniform oxygen to the entire scalp, the present invention adopts a structure that concentrates oxygen supply to zones with severe reduced blood flow by applying differential oxygen supply time to each management zone according to the blood flow status judgment grade set in (a) the scalp condition evaluation step.
[0177] As illustrated in FIG. 8, the scalp oxygen supply step (S600) consists of three detailed steps: an oxygen supply preparation step (S610), a zone-specific differential oxygen supply step (S620), and an oxygen supply finishing step (S630), and these detailed steps proceed sequentially according to the described order.
[0178] (f1) Oxygen supply preparation step (S610)
[0179] As illustrated in E1 (oxygen supply device nozzle), E3 (oxygen concentration condition), and E4 (injection pressure condition) of FIG. 8, the oxygen supply preparation step (S610) is performed immediately after the completion of the face maintenance structure interlocking step (S500), and is a step of pre-setting the operating state of the oxygen supply device and the nozzle position so that the conditions specified in the subsequent zone-specific differential oxygen supply step (S620) can be applied immediately.
[0180] The specific preparation method is as follows. First, the therapist checks the power and oxygen source connection status of the oxygen supply device and sets the concentration of the oxygen to be sprayed to a high concentration of 90% or higher through the oxygen concentration control function built into the device. As illustrated in E3 of Fig. 8, the reason for using high-concentration oxygen of 90% or higher is that if the oxygen concentration is less than 90%, the absolute amount of oxygen molecules sprayed onto the scalp surface decreases, resulting in insufficient oxygen diffusion to the tissues surrounding the hair roots. Since it is difficult to expect an oxygen supply effect at an atmospheric oxygen concentration of approximately 21%, using high-concentration oxygen generated by a beauty treatment oxygen generator is a requirement for this step.
[0181] Next, the injection pressure is set to a range of 0.5 atm to 1.5 atm. As shown in E4 of FIG. 8, if the injection pressure is less than 0.5 atm, the oxygen injected from the nozzle does not reach the scalp surface with sufficient intensity, resulting in reduced oxygen absorption efficiency, and if it exceeds 1.5 atm, the injection pressure is excessive, which may cause unnecessary mechanical irritation to the scalp surface or discomfort to the subject, so the device is adjusted to operate within the corresponding pressure range.
[0182] The nozzle position is set as follows. The operator positions the oxygen supply device nozzle shown in E1 of FIG. 8 toward the treatment area while maintaining a distance of 3 to 5 cm from the surface of the subject's scalp. As indicated by the upper dimension line of FIG. 8 as 3 to 5 cm, if the distance between the nozzle and the scalp surface is less than 3 cm, the sprayed oxygen is concentrated only on specific points on the scalp and is not supplied uniformly to the entire zone; if it exceeds 5 cm, the sprayed oxygen diffuses excessively into the surrounding air before reaching the scalp surface, reducing the amount of oxygen actually reaching the scalp. Therefore, the distance must be observed.
[0183] (f2) Zone-specific differential oxygen supply stage (S620)
[0184] As illustrated in E2 (zone-specific differential oxygen supply standard table) at the bottom of Fig. 8, the zone-specific differential oxygen supply step (S620) is performed immediately after the completion of the oxygen supply preparation step (S610), and is a step of setting the oxygen supply time for each management zone differentially by referring to the scalp blood flow condition grade determined by zone in (a) the scalp condition evaluation step and applying it sequentially.
[0185] As shown in the E2 standard table of Fig. 8 and the scalp care zone classification diagram (Z1 to Z5) at the top of Fig. 8, the differential criteria for oxygen supply time are as follows: (a2) For care zones where the scalp blood flow condition is judged to be moderately poor during the scalp blood flow condition evaluation stage, an oxygen supply time of 3 to 5 minutes per zone is applied. Since the moderately poor zone is the state where the blood flow fullness of the scalp capillaries is the lowest and oxygen supply to hair root cells is most deficient, the longest supply time is applied to restore the oxygen partial pressure within the tissue by continuously supplying high-concentration oxygen for a sufficient period. For care zones where the scalp blood flow condition is judged to be mildly poor, an oxygen supply time of 2 to 3 minutes per zone is applied. Since the mildly poor zone is a state where blood flow supply is somewhat reduced, an intermediate supply time is provided that is shorter than the moderately poor zone and longer than the good zone. For care zones where the scalp blood flow condition is judged to be good, an oxygen supply time of 1 to 2 minutes per zone is applied. In the good zone, since blood flow filling is within the normal range, only the minimum standard oxygen supply time is applied to prevent unnecessary waste of procedure time.
[0186] The procedure is as follows. (a) The therapist checks the blood flow status grade for each zone recorded during the scalp condition assessment stage and applies the oxygen supply time corresponding to that grade to each treatment zone. The basic order of oxygen supply to the zones is as follows: frontal treatment zone (Z1), parietal treatment zone (Z2), left temporal treatment zone (Z3), right temporal treatment zone (Z4), and occipital treatment zone (Z5); however, the order may be adjusted by treating the treatment zone judged to have moderately reduced blood flow first. The therapist maintains the nozzle at a distance of 3 to 5 cm from each treatment zone and moves the nozzle smoothly within the zone to ensure that high-concentration oxygen is evenly sprayed across the entire zone. The reason for moving the nozzle smoothly within the same treatment zone rather than fixing it at a specific point is to prevent uneven distribution, where oxygen becomes concentrated at a specific point and the surrounding areas of the zone receive relatively insufficient oxygen supply when spraying with a fixed nozzle.
[0187] (f3) Oxygen supply final stage (S630)
[0188] As illustrated in S630 (oxygen supply finishing step) of FIG. 8, the oxygen supply finishing step (S630) is performed immediately after oxygen supply to the entire management zone is completed in the zone-specific differential oxygen supply step (S620), and is a step of performing a finishing treatment to induce absorption of residual oxygen on the scalp surface and stabilize the subject's systemic oxygen circulation.
[0189] The specific procedure is as follows. After stopping the oxygen supply device, the therapist places the entire fingers of both hands against the subject's scalp surface and performs a gentle, continuous stroking motion—known as the "policing method"—over the entire scalp. Scalp policing movements based on this method serve to physically assist the absorption of oxygen molecules remaining on the scalp surface into the scalp tissue through the pores and skin surface. Since a certain amount of high-concentration oxygen remains on the scalp surface and in the spaces between the hairs immediately after oxygen injection is completed, pressing this residual oxygen against the scalp surface with finger pressure to promote transdermal absorption further enhances oxygen supply efficiency. The policing movements over the entire scalp are applied evenly from the frontal area to the occipital area.
[0190] After the scalp policing action is completed, the therapist induces the subject to take 3 to 5 deep breaths. During this time, the subject is instructed to perform abdominal breathing, inhaling slowly and deeply through the nose and exhaling slowly through the mouth. The reason for inducing 3 to 5 deep breaths is as follows: When deep breathing is performed while the partial pressure of oxygen within the scalp tissue has increased through the scalp oxygenation phase, the amount of oxygen entering the lungs increases. This, in turn, increases the amount of oxygen transferred from the alveoli to the blood, thereby temporarily improving systemic arterial oxygen saturation. This effect interacts with the local oxygen supply absorbed from the scalp surface to induce the stabilization of oxygen circulation throughout the body, including the scalp. Since the stabilization effect on systemic oxygen circulation is not sufficiently manifested if the number of deep breaths is less than 3, and headaches or dizziness due to hyperventilation may occur in some subjects if it exceeds 5, the procedure should be performed within this range.
[0191] In this way, by sequentially performing the oxygen supply preparation step (S610), the zone-specific differential oxygen supply step (S620), and the oxygen supply completion step (S630), a differentiated oxygen supply that accurately corresponds to the zone-specific management intensity set in (a) the scalp condition evaluation step is realized, and a systematic and complete scalp oxygen supply process is implemented, which concludes with the induction of transdermal absorption of residual oxygen and the stabilization of whole-body oxygen circulation through deep breathing.
[0192] FIG. 9 is a flowchart for comparative evaluation before and after management and establishment of the next protocol according to one embodiment.
[0193] (g) Effect evaluation step (S700)
[0194] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the effect evaluation step (S700) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp oxygen supply step (S600) and corresponds to the final step among the overall steps constituting the total head spa management method of the present invention. The box labeled S700 in the overall flowchart of FIG. 1 corresponds to this step, and as illustrated by the dotted feedback arrow on the right side of FIG. 1, the result of the effect evaluation step (S700) is fed back to the scalp condition evaluation step (S100) through a cumulative management optimization path and reflected in the management protocol of the next session.
[0195] The technical significance of this step is as follows. Conventional scalp care methods focus solely on performing the care procedure and lack a structure for quantitatively comparing and measuring the scalp condition before and after care or systematically reflecting the results in the next session. The effect evaluation step (S700) of the present invention quantitatively calculates the change before and after care by repeating the same measurement method as the (a) scalp condition evaluation step performed before care, and collects the subject's subjective perception evaluation in parallel. By utilizing this for establishing a customized protocol for the next session and accumulating a care history database, a structure is realized in which a protocol optimized for the individual subject automatically converges as repeated care sessions accumulate.
[0196] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the effect evaluation step (S700) consists of five detailed steps: a step of re-evaluating the scalp blood flow condition after treatment (S710), a step of re-evaluating scalp tension after treatment (S720), a step of calculating changes before and after treatment (S730), a step of evaluating the subject's perception (S740), and a step of establishing a next treatment protocol and recording history (S750), and these detailed steps proceed sequentially according to the described order.
[0197] (g1) Step to re-evaluate scalp blood flow status after treatment (S710)
[0198] As illustrated in S710 (step for re-evaluating scalp blood flow status after treatment) of FIG. 9, the step for re-evaluating scalp blood flow status after treatment (S710) is performed immediately after the completion of the scalp oxygen supply step (S600), and is a step for re-determining the scalp blood flow status of each treatment zone using the exact same method applied in the (a2) scalp blood flow status evaluation step of the scalp condition evaluation step (S100).
[0199] As can be seen from the 're-measurement by the same method' notation indicated with parentheses on the left side of Fig. 9, the sameness of the re-evaluation method is an essential requirement to ensure the reliability of before-and-after comparisons. This is because if the measurement methods are different, it is impossible to distinguish whether the difference in judgment grades between before and after management is a substantial change due to the effect of management or an error due to the difference in measurement methods.
[0200] The specific re-evaluation method is as follows. The therapist places the palms of the thumb and index finger vertically against the scalp surface of the treatment zone to be re-evaluated, and maintains continuous pressure for 5 seconds, just as in step (a2). After 5 seconds, the pressure is immediately released, and the red recovery time required for the scalp surface color to recover to pink or red is observed visually. Applying the same criteria as T1 (blood flow status assessment criteria table) in step (a2), the condition is re-evaluated as good if the recovery time is less than 2 seconds, mild deterioration if the recovery time is 2 seconds or more but less than 5 seconds, and moderate deterioration if the recovery time is 5 seconds or more. This re-evaluation is performed individually for each of the 5 treatment zones (Z1 to Z5) set in step (a1), and the re-evaluation grade of each zone is recorded separately so that it can be referenced in the subsequent (g3) step of calculating changes before and after treatment.
[0201] (g2) Re-evaluation of scalp tension after treatment (S720)
[0202] As illustrated in S720 (step for re-evaluating scalp tension after treatment) of FIG. 9, the step for re-evaluating scalp tension after treatment (S720) is performed immediately after the completion of the step for re-evaluating scalp blood flow status after treatment (S710), and is a step of re-determining the scalp tension of each treatment zone using the exact same method applied in (a3) the step for evaluating scalp tension.
[0203] The specific re-evaluation method is as follows. The therapist places the fingers of both hands in close contact with the scalp surface of the treatment zone to be re-evaluated, and then slides them alternately along the surface in the forward, backward, left, and right directions without lifting the scalp from the surface of the skull to measure the range of motion of the scalp in the same manner as in step (a3). Applying the same criteria as T2 (tension assessment criteria table) in step (a3), the range of motion is re-evaluated as normal if it is 5 mm or more, mild tension if it is 2 mm or more but less than 5 mm, and severe tension if it is less than 2 mm. This re-evaluation is performed individually for each of the five treatment zones, and the re-evaluation grade for each zone is recorded.
[0204] The re-evaluation of scalp blood flow status (S710) and scalp tension (S720) after treatment are designed such that the two steps form a single measurement bundle, mirroring the evaluation structure of step (a), as illustrated in the 're-measurement by the same method' notation on the left side of FIG. 9. The results of these two re-evaluation steps are directly compared with the initial judgment results of step (a) in the subsequent (g3) step of calculating changes before and after treatment, and are used to calculate the amount of change before and after treatment.
[0205] (g3) Step to calculate changes before and after management (S730)
[0206] As illustrated in S730 (step for calculating changes before and after treatment) and G1 (comparison table before and after treatment) connected thereto in FIG. 9, the step for calculating changes before and after treatment (S730) is performed immediately after the completion of the step for re-evaluating scalp tension after treatment (S720), and is a step for quantifying the degree of improvement in the scalp condition of each treatment zone by comparing the results after treatment re-evaluated in steps (g1) and (g2) with the results before treatment in step (a) by zone.
[0207] As shown in the G1 before-and-after comparison table in Fig. 9, the items to be compared are two: scalp blood flow condition and scalp tension. For each item, the grade before treatment determined in step (a) and the grade after treatment re-determined in step (g1) or (g2) are compared side by side for each of the five treatment zones (Z1 to Z5).
[0208] The specific calculation method is as follows. The therapist compares the initial assessment grade of scalp blood flow status before treatment with the reassessment grade of scalp blood flow status after treatment for each treatment zone. If the assessment grade improves—that is, changes from moderately poor to mildly poor, or from mildly poor to good—it is recorded as an upward change in the blood flow status grade. If there is no change in the assessment grade, it is recorded as maintenance, and if the assessment grade decreases, it is recorded as a downward change. As illustrated in the structure of the grade change row in Table G1 of Fig. 9, where the direction of change is indicated by three symbols—an upward arrow (↑), a horizontal arrow (→), and a downward arrow (↓)—the changes in scalp blood flow status and scalp tension in each treatment zone are quantified and recorded using direction symbols and the range of grade change. For scalp tension, the grade change is calculated by comparing the initial tension assessment grade before treatment with the reassessment grade of tension after treatment in the same manner.
[0209] In this way, if changes in scalp blood flow status grades and scalp tension grades are calculated individually for each of the five management zones, the distribution pattern of management effects achieved within a single session by zone can be clearly quantified and used as a concrete basis for establishing future management protocols.
[0210] (g4) Subject perception evaluation stage (S740)
[0211] As illustrated in S740 (subject perception evaluation step) and G2 (subject perception evaluation scale table) connected thereto in FIG. 9, the subject perception evaluation step (S740) is performed immediately after the completion of the pre- and post-management change calculation step (S730), and is a step for collecting the management effect directly perceived by the subject as a quantified scale.
[0212] The necessity of this step is as follows. Although the changes in scalp blood flow and tension measured by the therapist in steps (g1) and (g2) are objective measurement indicators, the scalp relief and facial lifting effects actually felt by the subject may not be fully captured by these objective measurement indicators alone. By collecting and synthesizing the subject's subjective evaluation along with objective measurement results, the effectiveness of the treatment can be comprehensively evaluated from both objective and subjective perspectives and reflected in the establishment of the next protocol.
[0213] The specific evaluation method is as follows. The therapist asks the subject to self-evaluate two items regarding their perceived condition immediately after the treatment in this session. As illustrated in the G2 subject perception evaluation scale table in Fig. 9, the first item is the perceived scalp relief, where the subject self-evaluates on a 5-point scale from 1 to 5 how much the heaviness, stuffiness, or tension of the scalp has been reduced compared to before the treatment. 1 point indicates no change, 3 points indicate moderate relief, and 5 points indicate very significant relief. The second item is the perceived facial lifting, where the subject self-evaluates on the same 5-point scale from 1 to 5 how much the face feels lighter, the contours have become clearer, or the degree of facial lifting is perceived compared to before the treatment. The therapist collects the subject's responses and records them together with the objective change calculation results obtained in step (g3), and then synthesizes and utilizes this in the subsequent (g5) step of establishing the next treatment protocol and recording the history.
[0214] (g5) Step for establishing the next management protocol and recording history (S750)
[0215] As illustrated in S750 (next-term management protocol establishment and history recording step) and the next-term protocol reflection item box connected thereto in Fig. 9, and G3 (management history database) below, the next-term management protocol establishment and history recording step (S750) is performed immediately after the completion of the subject perception evaluation step (S740), and is a step of establishing a customized management protocol for the next session by synthesizing the results of the entire effect evaluation step (S700) and accumulating and preserving it in the subject's management history database.
[0216] The method for establishing the next management protocol is as follows. As shown in the box for items to be reflected in the next protocol in Fig. 9, the items to be established are three: the direction of adjustment of treatment pressure by zone, the increase or decrease in oxygen supply time, and the designation of priority management zones. The manager establishes the next protocol as follows by comprehensively reviewing the changes in scalp blood flow status grade and scalp tension grade of each management zone calculated in step (g3) and the subject's subjective evaluation scores collected in step (g4).
[0217] Regarding the direction of adjusting treatment pressure by zone, for treatment zones where there is no change in grade or the grade has decreased in the current session, the treatment pressure is set to be increased by one step in the next session; for treatment zones where the grade has improved, the current treatment pressure is maintained or lowered by one step. Regarding the increase or decrease in oxygen supply time, for treatment zones where the grade change in scalp blood flow status is small after the current session, the oxygen supply time in the next session is set to be extended compared to the current application time; for zones where the grade has sufficiently improved, the current supply time is maintained or shortened. Regarding the designation of priority treatment zones, the treatment zone showing the lowest change in blood flow status or tension grade in the calculation results of changes before and after treatment, or the treatment zone related to the area where a low relief effect was reported in the subject's subjective evaluation, is designated as the priority treatment zone for the next session, and additional treatments such as increasing the frequency of scalp acupoint stimulation and extending the myofascial cross-pressure time are reflected in the next protocol for the corresponding zone.
[0218] The next management protocol established in this manner is recorded and preserved in the subject's management history database along with the results of changes before and after management of the session and the subject's subjective evaluation results, as illustrated in G3 (management history database) of FIG. 9. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the structure in which the dotted feedback arrow below the G3 database icon leads to S100 (scalp condition evaluation step, see FIG. 1) is used as basic data referenced by the manager before performing the scalp condition evaluation step (S100) of the next session. Through this, as management sessions are repeated, cumulative data regarding the subject's individual scalp condition change pattern, management zones with low response, and effective treatment pressure levels is accumulated, and based on this, a cumulative management optimization structure is realized in which the protocol for the next session is gradually optimized.
[0219] Hereinafter, the structure of the present invention and the resulting effects are to be explained in more detail through specific embodiments and comparative examples. However, these embodiments are intended to explain the present invention more specifically, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0220] [Example 1] Application group of the entire integrated protocol including the lower circulation pre-opening step
[0221] This embodiment is a group that applies a complete integrated protocol including all steps of scalp condition evaluation, lower circulation pre-opening, scalp activation, scalp-cervical connection release, facial maintenance structure interlocking, scalp oxygen supply, and effect evaluation.
[0222] The subjects consisted of 10 adult women who were aware of symptoms of scalp tension or reduced blood flow to the scalp, with an age range of 30 to 55 years. The procedure was performed on all subjects by one therapist who had completed the same training, following the same sequence and method.
[0223] Before the start of the procedure, the subject's scalp was divided into five treatment zones based on the midline: the frontal region (Z1), parietal region (Z2), left temporal region (Z3), right temporal region (Z4), and occipital region (Z5). For each treatment zone, the scalp surface was continuously compressed for 5 seconds using the thumb and index finger, and the time it took for the scalp color to return to red upon release was measured in seconds to determine the scalp blood flow status. Additionally, the scalp tension was determined by sliding the scalp in the anterior-posterior and lateral directions on the surface of the skull with both fingers and measuring the range of motion in millimeters. Based on the measured blood flow status and tension, the treatment pressure for each treatment zone was set to one of low, medium, or standard intensity. For treatment zones where the blood flow status was moderately reduced or the tension was high, the treatment time was extended to 1.5 times the standard level.
[0224] Subsequently, the subject was positioned in a supine position, and rhythmic pumping pressure was applied four times from medial to lateral along the inguinal ligament using the palms to both groins. Next, lower extremity lymph node release was performed by continuously applying pressure based on the policing method using both palms from the ankle joint to the knee joint, and venous return to the lower extremities was assisted by applying continuous pressure from distal to proximal to the posterior and medial sides of both thighs using the wrists. Afterward, a jade stone preheated to 40°C was placed on the abdomen along a clockwise path centered on the navel and maintained for 4 minutes; upon completion of the maintenance, the completion of lower circulation pre-opening was confirmed through the therapist's palpation and the subject's report of warmth.
[0225] The scalp activation phase was initiated within 10 minutes after confirming the completion of lower circulation pre-opening. Using a scalp-specific brush made of natural bristles, sequential brushing was performed 7 times from the frontal hairline toward the occipital region, 7 times from the left temporal region toward the parietal region, and 7 times from the right temporal region toward the parietal region. Subsequently, vertical pressure was applied differentially to each of the Shenhui, Shangcheng, Baihui, Sisinchong, Solgok, Gakson, Pungchi, and Naeho acupoints for 4 seconds, according to the intensity set for each zone. Cross-slide movements using the thumbs and index fingers of both hands were performed for 12 seconds along the coronal suture line, the lambda suture line, and the upper margins of the left and right temporal fascia, respectively.
[0226] In the scalp-cervical connection release phase, a thermal stone preheated to 40°C was applied to each point anterior to the tragus, inferior to the larynx, and posterior to the mastoid process for 4 seconds, followed by a downward sliding motion, which was repeated 4 times. Additionally, thermal sliding was performed 4 times on each side from inferior to the mastoid process toward the supraclavicular fossa along the course of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and thermal sliding and continuous pressure were applied 6 times on each side along the course of the temporalis muscle.
[0227] In the facial retention structure linkage phase, the Yintang, Sibai, Yingxiang, Juliao, Xiaju, and Daying acupoints were pressed for 4 seconds each in the order from superior to inferior. Pinching movements were repeated 6 times for each of the mandibular line, the lateral nasolabial groove line, and the lower zygomatic border line. The mandibular retaining ligament, zygomatic retaining ligament, and orbital retaining ligament were each tractioned in a designated direction for 12 seconds.
[0228] During the scalp oxygenation phase, the nozzle of the oxygen supply device was positioned at a distance of 4 cm from the scalp surface, and the oxygen concentration was set to 95% and the injection pressure to 1.0 atm. Differential oxygen supply times were applied: 4 minutes per zone for zones judged to have moderately poor blood flow, 2 minutes and 30 seconds per zone for zones judged to have mildly poor blood flow, and 1 minute and 30 seconds per zone for zones judged to have good blood flow. After oxygen supply was completed in all zones, the entire scalp was massaged, and the subject was induced to take four deep breaths.
[0229] After the procedure was completed, the scalp blood flow status and scalp tension of each treatment zone were re-measured using the same method as before the procedure. The subjects were asked to self-evaluate their perceived scalp relief and facial lifting sensations on a 5-point scale, and these results were recorded along with the calculated results of the changes before and after.
[0230] [Comparative Example 1] Direct scalp treatment group excluding the lower circulation pre-opening step
[0231] This comparative example maintains the same subject selection criteria and overall procedure composition as Example 1, but is a group that does not perform any lower circulation pre-opening steps, namely inguinal lymph release, lower body lymph node release, lower extremity venous return promotion, and abdominal thermal relaxation steps.
[0232] The subjects consisted of 10 adult women, and the age range and selection criteria were applied identically to Example 1. The procedure was performed by the same manager as in Example 1.
[0233] Scalp condition evaluation was performed in the same manner as in Example 1 to determine blood flow, tension, and oxygen supply status for five treatment zones, and a treatment protocol was established for each zone. The entire lower circulation pre-opening step was omitted, and scalp brushing was initiated immediately after the completion of the scalp condition evaluation. The detailed treatment methods, number of repetitions, duration, oxygen supply device settings, and differential supply times per zone for the scalp activation step, scalp-neck connection release step, facial maintenance structure linkage step, and scalp oxygen supply step were applied exactly as in Example 1.
[0234] The pre- and post-procedure evaluation was also performed in the same manner as in Example 1.
[0235] [Comparative Example 2] Uniform oxygen supply group with no differential oxygen supply by zone applied
[0236] This comparative example maintains the entire protocol of Example 1, but in the scalp oxygen supply step, it does not apply differential supply times by zone according to the blood flow status assessment grade, but rather applies a uniform oxygen supply time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds per zone, which is the same time for all management zones.
[0237] All details regarding the subject composition, operator, scalp condition evaluation method, whether the lower circulation pre-opening step is applied, scalp activation step, scalp-neck connection release step, and facial maintenance structure linkage step were applied exactly as in Example 1. The nozzle spacing, oxygen concentration, and injection pressure of the oxygen supply device were also applied exactly as in Example 1.
[0238] After the completion of the procedure, the pre- and post-procedure evaluation was performed in the same manner as in Example 1.
[0239] Comparison of scalp blood flow improvement effects based on the presence or absence of lower circulation line opening
[0240] This experiment was conducted on a total of 20 subjects, consisting of 10 subjects each in the Example 1 application group and the Comparative Example 1 application group. Subjects in both groups were recruited at the same time and assigned to have similar distributions of age, usual scalp tension perception, and initial blood flow status assessment grades.
[0241] Measurements of scalp blood flow status were performed before and immediately after the procedure, respectively. For each of the five treatment zones of each subject, the therapist placed the scalp pads of the thumb and index finger vertically against the scalp surface and maintained continuous pressure for 5 seconds. The time from the release of pressure until the scalp color recovered to a pink hue was measured in seconds. The same therapist performed the measurements on all subjects, and after measuring twice per zone, the average value was calculated and recorded as the red recovery time for that zone.
[0242] The blood flow status was classified into grades based on redness recovery time: good for less than 2 seconds, mildly poor for 2 seconds or more but less than 5 seconds, and moderately poor for 5 seconds or more. The change in redness recovery time and the frequency of grade changes before and after the procedure were compared between the two groups.
[0243] The group in Example 1 performed the entire integrated protocol, including the lower circulation pre-opening step, after the completion of the scalp condition evaluation. The group in Comparative Example 1 performed the scalp brushing step immediately after the completion of the scalp condition evaluation without applying the lower circulation pre-opening step at all, and all detailed treatment methods and conditions up to the scalp oxygen supply step were applied identically to Example 1.
[0244] Table 1. Example 1 Application Group - Comparison of Scalp Blood Flow Status Redness Recovery Time by Treatment Zone Before and After (Unit: seconds, n=10, average value)
[0245] Management Zone Recovery time before the procedure Recovery time after the procedure Change amount Pre-procedure assessment grade Post-procedure assessment grade Z1 frontal head 4.8 1.6 -3.2 Hardness reduction Good Z2 crown 3.9 1.4 -2.5 Hardness reduction Good Z3 Left temporal region 6.1 2.3 -3.8 Moderate decline Hardness reduction Z4 right temporal region 5.7 2.1 -3.6 Moderate decline Hardness reduction Z5 occipital region 4.3 1.7 -2.6 Hardness reduction Good
[0246] Table 2. Comparative Example 1 Application Group - Comparison of Scalp Blood Flow Status Redness Recovery Time by Treatment Zone Before and After (Unit: seconds, n=10, average value)
[0247] Management Zone Recovery time before the procedure Recovery time after the procedure Change amount Pre-procedure assessment grade Post-procedure assessment grade Z1 frontal head 4.6 3.2 -1.4 Hardness reduction Hardness reduction Z2 crown 4.1 2.8 -1.3 Hardness reduction Hardness reduction Z3 Left temporal region 6.3 4.9 -1.4 Moderate decline Hardness reduction Z4 right temporal region 5.9 4.6 -1.3 Moderate decline Hardness reduction Z5 occipital region 4.4 3.1 -1.3 Hardness reduction Hardness reduction
[0248] Table 3. Comparison of Changes in Average Recovery Time by Management Zone Between the Two Groups (Unit: seconds)
[0249] Management Zone Example 1 Change amount Comparative Example 1 Change in amount difference Z1 frontal head -3.2 -1.4 1.8 Z2 crown -2.5 -1.3 1.2 Z3 Left temporal region -3.8 -1.4 2.4 Z4 right temporal region -3.6 -1.3 2.3 Z5 occipital region -2.6 -1.3 1.3 5-zone average -3.14 -1.34 1.80
[0250] Table 4. Comparison of the number of zones showing improvement in blood flow status grade between the two groups (based on total annual population of 10 people)
[0251] army John number improved to good Improved zone count due to reduced hardness John number without rank change Total grade improvement rate Example 1 30 zones 20 zones Zone 0 100% Comparative Example 1 Zone 0 28 zones 22 zones 56%
[0252] As shown in Tables 1 to 4, in the group of Example 1, which applied a full integrated protocol including a lower circulation pre-opening step, the recovery time of scalp redness before and after the procedure was reduced by an average of 3.14 seconds across all five treatment zones. In contrast, in the group of Comparative Example 1, which omitted the lower circulation pre-opening step and performed only direct scalp treatment, the average reduction in the recovery time of redness before and after the procedure was only 1.34 seconds, which was only about 42.7% of the change compared to the group of Example 1.
[0253] When examined in detail by management zone, in the group treated with Example 1, a reduction in recovery time of 3.8 seconds and 3.6 seconds was observed in the left temporal region (Z3) and right temporal region (Z4) management zones, respectively, where the initial blood flow status was judged to be moderately reduced; this confirmed a tendency for the effect of lower circulation pre-opening to be more pronounced in zones with a more severe degree of blood flow reduction. In contrast, in the group treated with Comparative Example 1, the reduction in recovery time across all management zones, including the moderately reduced zones Z3 and Z4, was uniformly distributed within the range of 1.3 to 1.4 seconds, and no difference in the magnitude of improvement was observed between zones with a severe degree of blood flow reduction and zones with a mild degree.
[0254] When analyzed based on changes in blood flow status assessment grades, in the group of Example 1, all zones assessed as mildly deteriorated before the procedure—out of a total of 50 zones across 5 management zones for 10 subjects—were all improved to a good grade, and all zones assessed as moderately deteriorated before the procedure were improved to a mild deterioration grade, recording a grade improvement rate of 100%. In contrast, in the group of Comparative Example 1, 28 zones out of a total of 50 showed a one-step grade improvement, but 22 zones maintained the same grade as before the procedure, resulting in an overall grade improvement rate of only 56%. In particular, in the group of Comparative Example 1, a large number of zones assessed as mildly deteriorated before the procedure maintained the same grade after the procedure without any upward transition from a mild deterioration grade to a good grade, and not a single transition to a good grade was observed.
[0255] The above results demonstrate that, regarding the improvement of scalp blood flow conditions, performing a scalp procedure after sufficiently securing the blood flow inflow pathways to the upper body and scalp by first performing a lower circulation pre-opening step that opens the circulation pathways of the lower body and abdomen, rather than performing only a direct procedure on the scalp, significantly enhances the effect of improving scalp blood flow. The fact that the reduction in the recovery time of scalp redness differed by approximately 2.3 times depending on whether the lower circulation was pre-opened, even under conditions where the same direct stimulation was provided to the scalp, indicates that the lower circulation pre-opening step is not merely an additional procedure but an essential prerequisite that structurally determines the magnitude of the effect of improving scalp blood flow. Furthermore, the fact that the effect of the lower circulation pre-opening was more pronounced in treatment zones with a severe degree of initial blood flow reduction suggests that the lower circulation pre-opening structure of the present invention has greater clinical significance, particularly for subjects with severe scalp blood flow reduction. Explanation of the symbols
[0256] Z1: Frontal Care Zone Z2: Head government management zone Z3: Left temporal care zone Z4: Right temporal care zone Z5: Occipital Care Zone P1~P8: Scalp acupoints CL: Midline T1: Blood Flow Status Assessment Criteria Table T2: Tension Assessment Criteria T3: Oxygen Supply Status Assessment Criteria Table T4: Protocol Configuration Output Table A1: Inguinal procedure site A2: Lower extremity lymphatic drainage route A3: Deep femoral vein procedure route A4: Abdominal heat application area B1: Scalp Brushing Procedure Direction B2: Location of scalp acupoint stimulation B3: Myofascial Cross Acupressure Points L1: Coronary suture line L2: Lambda suture line L3: Superior border of the temporalis fascia C1: Migration anterior lymph aggregation point C2: Lymphatic aggregation point below the isu C3: Posterior mastoid lymphatic aggregation point C4: Sternocleidomastoid cervical intervention route C5: Temporomandibular muscle intervention route D1: Facial acupressure point area D2: Connette treatment area D3: Facial retaining ligament stretching area Q1~Q6: Facial acupoints R1~R3: Connette Treatment Line F1: Mandibular retaining ligament traction direction F2: Zygomatic retaining ligament traction direction F3: Orbital retaining ligament traction direction E1: Oxygen supply device nozzle E2: Differential Oxygen Supply Standards by Zone E3: Oxygen concentration conditions E4: Injection pressure conditions Z1~Z5: Scalp care zones (same as Fig. 2) G1: Before and After Management Comparison Table G2: Subject Perceived Evaluation Scale G3 Management History Database
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Claim 1 A total head spa management method utilizing the linkage of scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance structures performed by a therapist, comprising: (a) a scalp condition evaluation step of dividing the subject's scalp into multiple management zones including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital regions, and evaluating the scalp blood flow status, scalp tension, and scalp oxygen supply status of each management zone to set management intensity and application protocols for each zone; (b) a lower circulation pre-opening step of performing lymphatic release on the subject's groin and lower body lymph nodes and applying thermal relaxation to the abdomen after the completion of the scalp condition evaluation step to pre-open the lower circulation pathway for blood flow inflow to the upper body and scalp; (c) a scalp activation step of performing scalp brushing, scalp acupoint stimulation, and scalp fascia cross-pressure on the subject's scalp after the completion of the lower circulation pre-opening step to simultaneously activate scalp blood flow, lymph, and fascia cross-points; (d) a scalp activation step of the subject's ear area, neck and (e) a scalp-neck connection release step in which a thermal stone technique is applied to the temporal region to secure a downward drainage pathway for relieving lymphatic stagnation in the scalp area and relaxing muscle tension; (f) a facial maintenance structure linkage step in which, after the completion of the scalp-neck connection release step, acupressure on facial acupoints, connettes, and stretching of facial maintenance ligaments are performed on the subject to link the management effect of the scalp activation step to facial structural stability; (f) a scalp oxygen supply step in which, after the completion of the facial maintenance structure linkage step, high-concentration oxygen with an oxygen concentration of 90% or higher is supplied to the subject's scalp, wherein the oxygen supply amount and supply time are differentially applied to the plurality of management zones according to the management intensity for each zone set in step (a); and (g) an effect evaluation step in which, after the completion of the scalp oxygen supply step, the subject's scalp blood flow status and scalp tension are re-evaluated to quantitatively calculate changes before and after management and reflect them in the next management protocol.A total head spa management method utilizing a structure linkage for scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance, characterized by including Claim 2 In claim 1, the (a) scalp condition evaluation step comprises: (a1) a treatment zone classification step in which the subject's scalp is divided into a plurality of treatment zones including the frontal, parietal, left temporal, right temporal, and occipital regions based on the midline, and the boundaries of each treatment zone are set corresponding to the distribution locations of scalp acupoints; (a2) a scalp blood flow condition evaluation step in which, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, a therapist continuously presses the scalp surface for 5 seconds using the thumb and index finger, and then observes the speed of recovery of the scalp color to red upon release of the pressure, determining the scalp blood flow condition by zone as good if the recovery time is less than 2 seconds, mild deterioration if the recovery time is 2 seconds or more but less than 5 seconds, and moderate deterioration if the recovery time is 5 seconds or more; (a3) a scalp blood flow condition evaluation step in which, for each of the plurality of treatment zones, a therapist slides the scalp in the forward, backward and left-right directions on the surface of the skull with both fingers to measure the range of motion of the scalp, determining that a range of motion of 5 mm or more is normal, and a range of motion of 2 mm or more but less than 5 mm A scalp tension evaluation step for determining the scalp tension by zone as high tension when the range of motion is less than 2mm, with mild tension; (a4) a scalp [oxygen supply status] evaluation step for determining the scalp oxygen supply status by zone by visually observing the color tone and pore condition of the scalp surface for each of the plurality of treatment zones, determining normal when the scalp surface is pink and the pores are open, and low when the scalp surface is pale or yellow and the pores are contracted; and (a5) combining the scalp blood flow status determined in step (a2), the scalp tension determined in step (a3), and the scalp oxygen supply status determined in step (a4) by zone, setting the treatment pressure for each treatment zone to one of low intensity, medium intensity, and standard intensity, and for a treatment zone where the scalp blood flow status is moderately low or the scalp tension is high tension, the treatment application time for the corresponding treatment zone is 1.0 compared to the standard.A total head spa management method using scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance structure linkage, characterized by including an application protocol setting step for setting the zone-specific management intensity and application protocol, including setting the extension to five times. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the above (b) lower circulation pre-opening step comprises: (b1) an inguinal lymph release step in which lymph node congestion in the inguinal region is relieved by applying rhythmic pumping pressure 3 to 5 times in a medial to lateral direction along the inguinal ligament using the therapist's palms on both inguinal regions of the subject after positioning the subject in a supine position; (b2) a lower body lymph node release step in which, after the completion of the inguinal lymph release, lymphatic return passing through the lower body lymph nodes is promoted by continuously applying pressure based on the policing method to both lower extremities of the subject from the distal to the proximal direction using both palms in the direction from the ankle joint to the knee joint; (b3) a lower extremity venous return promotion step in which, after the completion of the lower body lymph node release, continuous pressure is applied to the posterior and medial sides of both thighs of the subject using the wrists in a distal to proximal direction along the deep venous course to assist lower extremity venous return; (b4) on the abdomen of the subject after the completion of the lower extremity venous return promotion A total head spa management method utilizing scalp blood flow and oxygen supply and facial maintenance structure linkage, characterized by comprising: (b5) a step of applying thermal relaxation to the abdomen by placing a jade stone preheated to a range of 38℃ to 42℃, wherein the jade stone is placed along a clockwise circular path centered on the navel to induce deep abdominal heat corresponding to the direction of intestinal peristalsis, thereby increasing blood flow within the abdominal cavity and securing an upward circulation inflow path toward the upper body and scalp; and (b5) a step of confirming lower circulation pre-opening in which, after maintaining the jade stone for 3 to 5 minutes in the abdominal thermal relaxation step, a therapist palpates the surface of the subject's abdomen and the extremities of the lower limbs to check whether the sensation of heat has increased, and simultaneously collects the subject's report on the sensation of heat to determine whether the pre-opening of the lower circulation path has been completed.
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