Definitions
friction is an invigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin (T/F)
true
This movement is sometimes referred to as the piano movement
tapotement
Moving down the side of the neck toward the collar bone to drain fluid is an example of what technique
Manual Lymph Drainage
Do not remove your hands once you start a massage (T/F)
True
The facial massage should use the same amount of pressure as the body massage (T/F)
False
What is MLD an abbreviation for
manual lymph drainage
Rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders to create movement
vibration
What technique uses essential oils mixed with emulsion or oil and applied to the skin during massage
Aromathrapy
What are the 3 places you can start a massage
chin, forehead, decollete
Massage movements are based on facial structure, nerves and what?
Muscles
manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
massage
Which massage technique is known to stimulate circulation and glandular activity of the skin
friction
Acupressure is a massage technique derived from what medicine practice
Chinese medicine
Which two technical skills promote relaxation
even tempo, rhythmic flow
Always massage from muscle ______ to _______
Insertion, origin
decollete
Petrissage is a compression technique that includes what 3 main movements
kneading, squeezing, pinching
Alternative technique that is a form of acupressure using specific massage points to relax and balance the body
shiatsu
Too much pressure on the face can weaken __________ and _________________
elastin fibers, break down elasticity
To avoid undue pressure and stress, massage muscles using what type of strokes
outward
Point where the skeletal muscles is attached to a bone or other more movable body part
insertion
This massage technique is often used to being and end a massage
Effleurage
What do acupressure points do?
release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi
Always massage muscles from insertion to origin to avoid what?
damage to muscular tissues
What are the two main muscles in the mastication
temporalis and masseter