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Describe massage |
Mechanical manipulation, manual manipulation, stimulates metabolism and circulation. |
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Stimulating muscle and nerve motor points during massage will.... |
Contract the muscle. |
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Massage benefits include |
Reduction in puffiness and sinus congestion, product absorption, improvement of overall metabolism. |
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A basic facial massage is performed for approximately.... |
10-15 minutes |
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Using deep pressure on the face.... |
Can weaken elastin fibers. |
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Hand exercises help to strengthen your hands and..... |
Prevent repetitive motion problems. |
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Contraindications of facial massage include.... |
Rosacea, inflamed acne and sunburn. |
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The areas of the body that an esthetician can massage include..... |
Face, neck, shoulders and décolleté. |
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Which type of massage involves the use of soft, continuous stroking movements applied with the fingers and palms? |
Effleurage |
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Petrissage includes.... |
Pinching the skin with a light firm pressure. |
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Massage involving a rubbing movement is called..... |
Friction |
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Which form of friction massage involves the use of vigorous movement with the hands placed a small distance apart on both sides of the arm? |
Wringing |
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Tapotement is also called |
Percussion |
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The therapist’s body and shoulders are used to perform.... |
Vibration |
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Using the Dr. Jacques movement method of massage helps to.... |
Empty the oil ducts |
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When massaging a male client, in which direction should you massage? |
With the growth of the beard. |
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Essential oils are applied to the skin when performing which type of massage? |
Aromatherapy |
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What methods of massage is designed to help detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly? |
Manual lymph drainage. |
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Consecutively repeating all movements _________ times is a good rule of thumb. |
3-6 |
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What does a rhythmic flow promote? |
Relaxation. |
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Massage movements are directed from the ________________________________ to avoid muscle damage. |
Insertion point toward the origin of the muscle |
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The slowing down of movement at the end of a massage is called.... |
Feathering |
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The technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body is.... |
Reflexology |
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A chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage is known as.... |
Hacking |
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What items do you need for a typical facial massage? |
Exfoliant, essential oils and blankets. |
