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An esthetician would typically not massage a client's _________.
back
During a massage, the ideal music _________.
instrumental, no words
What condition would contraindicate a facial massage, even if the condition was being treated and carefully looked after by a physician?
severely sensitive skin
The best kind of conversation during a massage _________.
none
What technique may be used for the longest period of time with a client who has sluggish skin?
petrissage
The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is known as _________.
tapotement
Facial massage would likely be contraindicated with a client who _________.
sensitive skin, windburned, rosacea
What should an esthetician consult before each service that includes facial massage?
intake form
Before lifting hands from the face of a client, the esthetician uses the technique known as _________.
feathering
When performing a facial massage, the best technique to begin with is _________.
effleurage
A facial massage should begin _________.
on the face or décolleté, as it can start in various places
The lightest circular friction movements are usually used on the face and _________.
neck
Facial massage is contraindicated with an illness that is _________.
contagious
Clients with dry skin would most benefit from massage products that are _________.
herbal or cream based
Under what conditions should a client receiving cancer treatments receive facial massage?
only if trained in oncology
Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as _________.
acupressure
How should the neck be massaged in relation to the flow of blood?
Movements should follow the flow of the jugular veins downward.
Massage increases the production of the neurotransmitters _________.
serotonin and dopamine
What does massage directly stimulate?
Circulation and metabolism
Massage has been used as medicine since _________.
ancient times
If European-style massage is not possible during a facial, an acceptable alternative might be _________.
leaving a mask on longer
An esthetician would typically not massage a client's _________.
insertion
During a facial massage, the proper amount of product is roughly _________.
1 teaspoon (5 ml)
The portion of the muscle that is attached to an immovable section of the skeleton is called the _________.
origin
Estheticians should explain to their clients that deep massage _________.
too rough for facial skin