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Massage Lessons Flashcards

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Massage

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A Manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation.

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When the body senses touch, reflex receptors respond by increasing

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Blood & lymph flow.

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Esthetician’s should have a thorough understanding of a facial massage

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Learning and practicing your technique will alllow you to provide your clients with superior results and creat a loyal clientele.

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4
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A massage should

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Never be given to deeply.

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5
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Decreased levels of __, the chemical your body release when you are stressed decrease an average __.

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Cortisol ; 31%

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6
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Massage also increases __&__, neurotransmitters that are responsible for feelings and self worth.

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Dopamine and serotonin

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Benefits of a massage

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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
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8
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Before performing a service consult the clients ___.

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Intake form

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9
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During the consultation, acknowledging and discuss any ___ that may contraindicated a facial massage.

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Medical conditions

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10
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If your client express a concern about having a facial massage and has a reverent medical condition,_____.

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Advise them to speak to a physician before having the service.

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When in doubt___

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Do not include the massage as part of your service

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12
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If you can not perform a massage, you can alter you service by substituting another step or ____.

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Leaving a mask on longer.

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13
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Light ___ massage is also a good alternative to the stronger European style massage.

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Acupressure.

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14
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Contraindications include:

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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
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15
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Those receiving cancer treatments should not receive a massage unless it is from an___.

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Oncology- trained esthetician.

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16
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Where can an esthetician massage?

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Face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté.

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17
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Therapeutic massage, such as deep tissue and manual lymph drainage should be only performed by ___.

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Licensed massage therapist.

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18
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Only the application of products are applied to this area, and is not included in massage services.

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Back massage

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19
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How many forms of massage moments are there?

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Five

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Effleurage

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Is a soft continuous stroking movement applied with the wringers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner

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21
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Often used to begin and end massage sessions

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Effleurage

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22
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It is used on the forehead face scalp shoulders neck chest arms and hands

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Effleurage

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23
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Is the most impossible of the five movements

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Effleurage

24
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Is a compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing and pinching

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Petrissage

25
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___ can stimulate circulation and thus improve the skins appearance and tone.

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Petrissage

26
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Also known as percussion, is a percussive stroke in which the fingertips strike the skin in rapid succession or fast tapping movements

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Tapotement

27
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Thais technique also purifies the system by releasing___ and other waste materials

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Carbon dioxide

28
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It is good for toning and is beneficial to___

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Sluggish skin

29
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Is an invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin.
Ex: cross cross on the forehead

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Friction

30
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Is a rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician typically uses their body and shoulders - not just fingertips

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Vibration

31
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Should be used sparingly

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Vibration

32
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What is the most stimulating massage

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Tapotement

33
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Massage technique derived from the Chinese medicine and consists of applying pressure to specific points and the face and body to release muscle tension.

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Acupressure

34
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A form of acupressure and is the Japanese technique of using acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body.

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Shiatsu

35
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Referr to ___ regulations regarding your scope of practice related to massage services that are legal to perform under you license

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Stare license regulations

36
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What increases the movement of lymph into and through the lymph system

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Manual lymph drainage

37
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Repeated 3. To 6. Times

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Pressure point massage

38
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Uses essential oils ,mixed with an emulsion or oil and applied to the skin during massage movements.

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Aromatherapy

39
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Uses gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste more quickly.
Reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery.

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Manual lymph drainage

40
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A facial massage is performed for approximately __ to __ minutes during a facial

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10 - 20 minutes

41
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To much pressure on the face can weaken__ and break down __

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Elastin fibers and elasticity

42
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Always massage from the ___ to __ of the muscle to avoid damage to muscular tissues.

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Insertion to origin

43
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Massage movements usually are performed __ and __ of the face and neck.

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Upward and outward.

44
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Hand exercises an help strengthen hands and prevent repetitive motion problems such as

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Carpal tunnels

45
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Better for dryer skin for massages

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Massage creams

46
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A __ or __ bases masseuse provides gentle friction and the ideal glide to leave all skin types relaxes abs hydrated.

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Serum based or gel based

47
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When is it a good time to talk to your client during a massage.

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NEVER

48
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Movements are repeated __ to __ times before moving on to the next one.

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3 to 6

49
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To aid in relaxation, choose __ music with slow even tempo

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Instrumental

50
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Should it become iffy hands from clients face, slow down the movements and then gently replace them with

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Feather like movements

51
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Always massage from the __ to __.

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Insertion to origin

52
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The portion of the muscle at the more movable attachment. ( where it is attached to another muscle or to a moveable bone or joint.

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Insertion

53
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Portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment( immovable section of the Skelton )

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Origin

54
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For male clients, use __ movements in the area of beard growth.

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Downward

55
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Blood returning from the heart from the head face and neck glows down the _ veins of each side of the neck.

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Jugular veins

56
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All massage movements on the side of the neck are done with a __motion

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Downwards

57
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____ teaspoon should be enough product for the facial area neck and décolleté

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One

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