MASSAGE
face, neck, shoulders and decollete
highly stimulating and should be used sparingly and only for a few seconds
what is vibration
what is pressure
what are the benefits of massage
uses essential oils mixed with an emulsion and applied to the skin during massage movements
what is aromatherapy
affects deeper muscle tissue of the face and stimulates the underlying tissue
what is petrissage
offensive breath, cold hands, talking too much, sloppy application, distractions during the service
what is reasons why someone would be dissatisfied
effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, vibration
what are basic massage movements
each point, movement is repeated 3 - 6 times using light pressure, helps to detoxify and remove waste materials more quickly
what is Manual Lymphatic Drainage
most stimulating of the movements and should be applied carefully
what is tapotement
three to six times
what is amount of times to repeat each movement
inflamed acne, sunburn, windburn, severe redness, skin disorders, cuts
what are contraindications
massage technique derived from Chinese medicine
what is acupressure
often used to begin and end sessions
what is effleurage
hand exercises, stretches, fatigue, tendon strain
mental focus, consistent flow, don't break contact, massage from insertion to origin, adjust pressure
what are technical skills
what is shiatsu
can be performed in a circular manner or a criss cross manner
what is friction
manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation
what is massage