Massage General
What does massage stimulate?
Metabolism & Circulation
If a massage is not possible, what could be a substitution step?
Leaving a mask on longer
Of the (5) forms of classic Swedish massage movements, what is the most important?
Effleurage
Japanese technique that causes the contraction of the muscle, nerve stimulation and overall relaxation?
Shiatsu
Always massage from muscle _____________ to _____________?
Insertion / Origin
Massage assists in many things including relaxation, name two other benefits?
Product absorption & relieves pain
Where should you always check for contraindications prior to massage or any other service?
Client Intake Form
Which of the (5) movements is often the beginning AND the end of massage?
Effleurage
Using essential oils to promote mental relaxation during massage?
Aromatherapy
Movements are usually performed _______________ & ___________________?
Upward & outward
Massage increases levels of what (2) things that are responsible for feelings of happiness and self worth?
Dopamine & Serotonin
An esthetician's massage services does NOT typically include what area of the body?
Often referred to as percussion, most stimulating of the forms and releases carbon dioxide & other waste material?
Tapotement
Using gentle, rhythmic pressure to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body?
Manual Lymph Drainage
What is the portion of the muscle that is attached to another muscle/bone/joint and is considered moveable?
Insertion
Massage does not need to be ___________ or ___________ to be beneficial to the client.
Who determines what is included in the Esthetician's scope of practice?
The State your are practicing/hold a license in
Which one of the (5) stimulates circulation and affects the deeper muscle tissue of the face?
Petrissage
Which of these are utilized before and after surgery?
Manual Lymph Drainage
Most movements are repeated _____ to _____ times before moving on to the next area?
3 - 6
Another couple of important benefits of massage is ______________ impurities and _____________ sebum.
and Softens
A client receiving cancer treatments should only receive facial massage under what circumstance?
Only from an esthetician that has been trained in Oncology
Rapid shaking movement that uses the body and shoulders not just the fingertips?
Vibration
Derived from Chinese medicine, applying pressure to specific points of the face & body?
Acupressure
For male clients, use _______________ movements in the beard area, massage can be uncomfortable if against the hair growth.
Downward