Massage Movements
Massage Movement Trivia
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100

Rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders

Vibration

100

Term for slowing down movements at the end of a massage

Feathering

100

What action should you not do on the center of the neck?

Pressing down

100

Chinese technique of applying pressure to specific body points is

Acupressure 

100

Facial massage should last _ to _ minutes

10-20

200

Which movement uses kneading, squeezing and pinching?

Petrissage

200

Which one of the movements stimulates sebum production?

Petrissage

200

How much product do you use in a facial massage?

1 teaspoon

200

Gentle rhythmic pressure that detoxifies the body and is good for swelling and healing. 

Manual lymph drainage 

200

When should you avoid vigorous massage movements? 

With sensitive or redness prone skin

300

Soft continuous stroking movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner

Effleurage 

300

Which movement is used to start and end a facial massage? 

Effleurage

300

Where can estheticians not perform massage?

The back

300

Term for manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by using movements to increase metabolism and circulation, among other effects? 

Massage 

300

What part of the facial do you go over contraindications with the client?

Consultation.

400

Known as percussion where fingertips strike the skin in rapid repetition with fast tapping movements 

Tapotement 

400

How long should vibration be used on one spot of the body?

No more than a few seconds

400

Where do massage movements begin and end?

Insertion to origin

400

_ is a form of acupressure

Shiatsu

400

What can you add into a facial massage to promote mental relaxation?

Essential oils/botanicals. 

500

Invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin. 

Friction

500

Which movement technique purifies the skin by releasing carbon dioxide and other waste? 

Tapotement

500

What do inflamed acne, open lesions, and sunburn have in common? 

They are contraindications that you cannot do a facial massage on. 

500

Which massage technique is similar to acupressure but isn't completely equivalent to it?

Pressure point massage

500

What type of movements are appropriate when massaging beard growth on male clients?

Downwards with the angle of hair growth

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