Facial Massage

Before You Start

100

This is the manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation.

Massage

200

Facial massage provides many physical and _____ benefits.

Mental

300

Massage stimulates blood and _____ circulation.

Lymph

400

Contagious diseases, open lesions, and skin disorders are examples of what?

Contraindications

500

The movement of lymph through the body could cause complications for clients receiving _____.

Cancer Treatment

Techniques

100

This massage technique is a soft continuous stroking movement that typically begins and ends a service. 

Effleurage

200

This massage movement uses a compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing, and pinching to stimulate the underlying tissue.

Petrissage

300

This massage technique is also known as percussion, it is a percussive stroke where the fingers strike the skin in rapid motion.

Tapotement

400

This massage movement is an invigorating, rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity in the skin. 

Friction

500

This massage movement is a rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician typically uses their body and shoulders to create the movement.

Vibration

Facial Nerves

100

This facial nerve branch stems from the temple.

Temporal branch

200

This facial nerve branch stems from the cheek.

Buccal branch

300

This facial nerve branch stems from the neck.

Cervical branch

400

This facial nerve branch stems to the arm.

Brachial branch

500

This facial nerve branch stems from the chin/jawline.

Mandibular branch

Add-Ons

100

This technique is similar to acupressure. On each point, the movement is repeated 3-6 times, with pauses for 3-6 seconds. 

Pressure point massage

200

This utilizes the olfactory system and essential oils to promote mental relaxation during massage movements. 

Aromatherapy

300

This massage uses gentle, rythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste from the body.

Manual lymph drainage

400

This is a massage technique derived from Chinese medicine to stimulate chi, restore balance, and release muscle tension.

Acupressure

500

This Japanese technique is a form of acupressure to relax and rebalance the body.

Shiatsu

Random

100

What central nervous system trigger is effected by massage?

Relaxation

200

When massaging the beard area of male clients, you should carry your motions ______.

Downward

300

What is the term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage.

Feathering

400

Where on the body should you start your massage?

Decollete

500

When performing massage, should you begin at the origin of the muscle or the insertion of the muscle?

Insertion