Chapter 16: Facial massage

Question 1

Massage

Answer 1

manual/mechanical manipulation of body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping, or other movements to increase metabolism & circulation, promote absorption, reduce pain

Question 2

Insertion

Answer 2

point of skeletal muscle attached to by bone or other movable body part (joint)

Question 3

Origin

Answer 3

part of muscle that does not move, attached to skeleton; usually skeletal muscle

Question 4

Dr. Jacquet Movement

Answer 4

beneficial for oily skin, helps move sebum out of follicles & up to skin’s surface by kneading (pinching/twisting an orange peel)

Question 5

Acupressure

Answer 5

oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body (acupressure points) to release muscle tension, restore balance, stimulate Chi (life force; energy)

Question 6

Shiatsu

Answer 6

application of pressure on acupressure points, found through body to balance body’s energy flow & promote health; originated as a type of physical therapy in Japan

Question 7

Manual Lymph Drainage

Answer 7

(MLD) gentle, rhythmic pressure on lymphatic system to detoxify & remove waste materials from body quickly; reduces swelling & used before/ after surgery for per/post-op care

Question 8

Reflexology

Answer 8

type of massage involving applying pressure in different amounts to specific areas to promote relaxation

Question 9

Effleurage

Answer 9

light, continuous stroking movement w/ fingers (digital) or palms (palmar), slow, rhythmic manner

Question 10

Petrissage

Answer 10

kneading movement that stimulates underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, & pressing tissue w’ light, firm pressure

Question 11

Fulling

Answer 11

(petrissage type) tissue grasped, gently lifted, & spread out; Arms

Question 12

Friction

Answer 12

deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on skin w’ fingers and palms while moving them under an underlying structure. Chucking, Rolling, Wringing

Question 13

Chucking

Answer 13

massage movement; grasping flesh firmly in one hand up & down along bone while other hand keeps arm/leg in a steady position

Question 14

Rolling

Answer 14

massage movement; tissues are pressed & twisted, fast, back & forth movements

Question 15

Wringing

Answer 15

vigorous movement; hands placed little distance apart on both sides of the client’s arm/leg; working downward apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite directing (indian burn)

Question 16

Tapotement

Answer 16

percussion movements (piano); short quick tapping, slapping, hacking

Question 17

Slapping

Answer 17

massage movement; wrists kept flexible so palms contact skin in light firm rapid strokes, one hand follow other, w/ each slapping stroke the flesh is lifted slightly

Question 18

Hacking

Answer 18

chopping movement; performed w’ edges of hands in massage

Question 19

Vibration

Answer 19

in massage; rapid shaking movement in which technician uses body/ shoulders, not just fingertips; creating movement