Massage Quiz Flashcards
Benefits of massage
Reduces puffiness, Sloughs off dead skin cells, balances skins PH, forming, relaxing/ stress reducing > helps nervous system, softens facial lines, stimulate circulation, and increase oil flow.
Contraindications of massage
Acne 3+4 ( we can work on 1+2)
Herpes simplex 1
Wind burn, sunburn
Fever
Cautionary notes regarding massage
Cancer (BMC)
When they took meds if they have any condition.
Describe effleurage
Long strokes
(Open prayer)
Helps with product penetration
Describe vibration
Tensing
Cleansing effect to overall skin and fluid re
Describe tapotement
Tapping/slapping
Extremely firming / reduces fluid retention around the eyes
Like raindrops
Describe Petrissage
Kneading
Breaking up sebum
Ready for extractions
Empties oil ducts
Describe Friction
Rubbing
Like an eraser on fine lines
Softens facial lines and relaxes tense muscles
Dr. Jacquet Movements
Pinching technique used in sebum reduction
Usually before extractions to loosen clogged oils
Manual lymph drainage
Feather light finger “pumping” to assist filtration of the lymphatic system
Swedish massage
Classic Swedish massage includes effleurage,petrissage, friction, tapotement, & vibration.
Correct technique when massaging client with facial hair?
Going in direction of the hair growth
Additional massage and bodywork techniques
Shiatsu (finger pressure), reiki (energy healing), manual lymphatic drainage (filtration of lymphatic vessels), reflexology (thumb and finger manipulations), and Acupressure (pressure points of the body)
Understanding licensing regulations?
Regards your scope of practice regarding massage that you are legal to perform under your license
Understanding scope of practice
As an esthetician or massage therapist, you are limited to areas you work on or services you can perform/practice. If you can’t give a client what she’s asking for because it’s out of your scope of practice you can always refer someone else.
