Massage Lessons Flashcards
Massage
A Manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation.
When the body senses touch, reflex receptors respond by increasing
Blood & lymph flow.
Esthetician’s should have a thorough understanding of a facial massage
Learning and practicing your technique will alllow you to provide your clients with superior results and creat a loyal clientele.
A massage should
Never be given to deeply.
Decreased levels of __, the chemical your body release when you are stressed decrease an average __.
Cortisol ; 31%
Massage also increases __&__, neurotransmitters that are responsible for feelings and self worth.
Dopamine and serotonin
Benefits of a massage
Relaxes the client Stimulates blood and lymph flow Improves overall metabolism and activate sluggish skin Helps muscle tone Helps cleanse the skin of impurities and soften sebum Helps slough off dead skin cells Reduces puffiness Helps with product absorption Relieves muscle tension and pain Provides a sense of well-being
Before performing a service consult the clients ___.
Intake form
During the consultation, acknowledging and discuss any ___ that may contraindicated a facial massage.
Medical conditions
If your client express a concern about having a facial massage and has a reverent medical condition,_____.
Advise them to speak to a physician before having the service.
When in doubt___
Do not include the massage as part of your service
If you can not perform a massage, you can alter you service by substituting another step or ____.
Leaving a mask on longer.
Light ___ massage is also a good alternative to the stronger European style massage.
Acupressure.
Contraindications include:
Contagious diseases Inflamed acne( do not massage around pustular breakouts) Sunburn, windburn,irritation,severe redness Sensitive skin Opens lesions, cutes, sours, abrasions Skin disorders Severe, uncontrolled hypertension Uncontrolled diabetes
Those receiving cancer treatments should not receive a massage unless it is from an___.
Oncology- trained esthetician.
Where can an esthetician massage?
Face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté.
Therapeutic massage, such as deep tissue and manual lymph drainage should be only performed by ___.
Licensed massage therapist.
Only the application of products are applied to this area, and is not included in massage services.
Back massage
How many forms of massage moments are there?
Five
Effleurage
Is a soft continuous stroking movement applied with the wringers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner
Often used to begin and end massage sessions
Effleurage
It is used on the forehead face scalp shoulders neck chest arms and hands
Effleurage
Is the most impossible of the five movements
Effleurage
Is a compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing and pinching
Petrissage
___ can stimulate circulation and thus improve the skins appearance and tone.
Petrissage
Also known as percussion, is a percussive stroke in which the fingertips strike the skin in rapid succession or fast tapping movements
Tapotement
Thais technique also purifies the system by releasing___ and other waste materials
Carbon dioxide
It is good for toning and is beneficial to___
Sluggish skin
Is an invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin.
Ex: cross cross on the forehead
Friction
Is a rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician typically uses their body and shoulders - not just fingertips
Vibration
Should be used sparingly
Vibration
What is the most stimulating massage
Tapotement
Massage technique derived from the Chinese medicine and consists of applying pressure to specific points and the face and body to release muscle tension.
Acupressure
A form of acupressure and is the Japanese technique of using acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body.
Shiatsu
Referr to ___ regulations regarding your scope of practice related to massage services that are legal to perform under you license
Stare license regulations
What increases the movement of lymph into and through the lymph system
Manual lymph drainage
Repeated 3. To 6. Times
Pressure point massage
Uses essential oils ,mixed with an emulsion or oil and applied to the skin during massage movements.
Aromatherapy
Uses gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste more quickly.
Reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery.
Manual lymph drainage
A facial massage is performed for approximately __ to __ minutes during a facial
10 - 20 minutes
To much pressure on the face can weaken__ and break down __
Elastin fibers and elasticity
Always massage from the ___ to __ of the muscle to avoid damage to muscular tissues.
Insertion to origin
Massage movements usually are performed __ and __ of the face and neck.
Upward and outward.
Hand exercises an help strengthen hands and prevent repetitive motion problems such as
Carpal tunnels
Better for dryer skin for massages
Massage creams
A __ or __ bases masseuse provides gentle friction and the ideal glide to leave all skin types relaxes abs hydrated.
Serum based or gel based
When is it a good time to talk to your client during a massage.
NEVER
Movements are repeated __ to __ times before moving on to the next one.
3 to 6
To aid in relaxation, choose __ music with slow even tempo
Instrumental
Should it become iffy hands from clients face, slow down the movements and then gently replace them with
Feather like movements
Always massage from the __ to __.
Insertion to origin
The portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment. ( where it is attached to another muscle or to a moveable bone or joint.
Insertion
Portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment( immovable section of the Skelton )
Origin
For male clients, use __ movements in the area of beard growth.
Downward
Blood returning from the heart from the head face and neck glows down the _ veins of each side of the neck.
Jugular veins
All massage movements on the side of the neck are done with a __motion
Downwards
____ teaspoon should be enough product for the facial area neck and décolleté
One
