Ch9 Facial Massage Flashcards
What is a massage?
Manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism and circulation
Patient receiving cancer treatments can receive a facial massage by a licensed esthetician….True or false
FALSE
Only an oncology trained esthetician can perform
What are the 5 types of massage movements used by estheticians?
•Effleurage
•Petrissage
•tepotment
•Friction
•Vibration
What is Effleurage?
Soft, Slow & rhythmic (stroking movement) of fingers and palm movement. Gliding hand movement is soothing and relaxing .
Fingers are used on smaller areas like forehead.
EFFLEURAGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
Petrissage is :
The kneading, squeezing and pinching of fleshier areas of the face. Knuckling is considered this.
Tepotment is:
Aka percussion. Percussive stroke in which the fingertips strike the skin in rapid succession. (Taps)
TEPOTMENT IS THE MOST STIMULATING
What is Friction?
Invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates circulation and glandular activity. Performed in a circular manner or cross cross. Pressure is maintained.
What is Vibration?
Rapid shaking movement. An esthetician uses their body and shoulder to create movement.
What is the purpose of acupressure?
Derived from Chinese medicine To apply pressure to specific points of the face and body to release muscle tension, restore balance, stimulate chi.
What is the purpose of shiatsu?
Japanese technique to relax and balance the body .
Pressure point massage?
Similar to acupressure. The movement is repeated 3-6 times pausing 3-6 seconds on each point.
Essential oils mixed with an emulsion or oil & applied to skin during massage movements . Promotes mental relaxation and treats skin in numerous ways.
Aromatherapy massage
MLD is?
Manual lymph drainage.
Gentle rhythmic pressure on lymphatic system to detox more quickly. Reduces swelling & used before and after surgery.
