Massage basics
This is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues to enhance health and wellbeing
What is massage
Light, continuous stroking movements used at the beginning and end of massage
What is effleurage
Massage increases this, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the skin
What is blood circulation
This inflammatory skin condition that contains redness and telangiectasias is a contraindication for massage
What is rosacea
The amount of force applied during massage is known as this
What is pressure
This system benefits most from facial massage due to improved circulation and detoxification
What is the lymphatic system
A kneading movement that lifts and squeezes the tissue
What is petrissage
Massage helps relax these structures, reducing facial tension
Massage should not be performed over these inflamed, infected lesions
What are pustules or infected acne lesions?
Hands should remain in contact with the client’s skin to maintai this
What is continuity/flow
This is the primary medium used to allow smooth movement during massage
What is massage cream, lotion, or oil
A light tapping or percussion movement
What is tapotement
Massage can temporarily improve this appearance in the skin
What is tone and firmness
This condition involving blood clots is a MAJOR contraindication
What is thrombosis
This is performed to relieve tension in the jaw area
What is massage of the masseter muscle
This direction of movement is used to avoid stretching and damaging the skin
What is upward and outward
A movement in which tissue is rubbed
What is friction
What is the lymphatic system
This cardiovascular condition may require physician approval before massage
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)
Movements should follow these natural lines to prevent stretching
What are muscle fibers or skin tension lines
This type of movement should be avoided on fragile or sensitized skin
What is deep or aggressive pressure
Rapid shaking or trembling movements performed with fingertips
What is vibration
Massage promotes a sense of this overall mental state
What is relaxation/wellbeing
Massage should be avoided in clients with this contagious skin disease also known as cold sores
What is herpes simplex
This specialized massage technique focuses on gentle stimulation of lymph flow
What is lymphatic drainage massage