Massage Movements
A soft, continuous stroking movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner.
What is Effleurage?
If a client expresses a concern and has a relevant medical condition, they should be advised to speak to this person.
What is a physician/doctor?
Acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body.
What is Shiatsu?
Type of movement to massage the area of beard growth on a male client.
What is downward movement?
This part of the facial keeps clients coming back.
What is massage?
Circular friction movements, usually on the scalp, arms, and hands.
What is Friction?
Overexposure to UV rays.
What is sunburn?
The use of essential oils missed with an emulsion or oil for massage.
What is aromatherapy?
Pressure massage that should not be applied to the face.
What is deep tissue massage?
Massage helps to tone.
What is muscle?
A compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing, and pinching.
What is Petrissage?
Pustular breakouts.
What is acne?
Massage where you pause and apply pressure at a certain point.
What is pressure point massage?
A professional that specializes in massages.
What is a massage therapist?
Massage should never be given too _____ or too deeply?
What is long?
The most stimulating of the forms of massage. Also known as percussion.
What is Tapotement?
Severely sensitized skin by use of acne drugs, or other topical peeling agents.
What is sensitive skin?
Pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly.
What is manual lymph drainage?
Area of the face that requires a light touch by using the ring finger.
What is the eye?
Result when central nervous system is affected from massage.
What is relaxation?
A rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician typically uses their body and shoulders, and fingertips to create the movement.
What is vibration?
Another name for disease that spreads.
What is contagious?
Massage technique derived from Chinese medicine.
What is Acupressure?
Massage may be started on the chin, ______, or forehead.
What is the decollete?
These respond by increasing blood an lymph flow when the body senses touch.
What is reflex receptors?