Massage Lessons

Question 1

Massage

Answer 1

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

Question 2

When the body senses touch, reflex receptors respond by increasing

Answer 2

Blood & lymph flow.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

A massage should

Answer 4

Never be given to deeply.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Cortisol ; 31%

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Dopamine and serotonin

Question 7

Benefits of a massage

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Before performing a service consult the clients ___.

Answer 8

Intake form

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Medical conditions

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

When in doubt___

Answer 11

Do not include the massage as part of your service

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Leaving a mask on longer.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Acupressure.

Question 14

Contraindications include:

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Oncology- trained esthetician.

Question 16

Where can an esthetician massage?

Answer 16

Face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Licensed massage therapist.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Back massage

Question 19

How many forms of massage moments are there?

Answer 19

Five

Question 20

Effleurage

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Often used to begin and end massage sessions

Answer 21

Effleurage

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Effleurage

Question 23

Is the most impossible of the five movements

Answer 23

Effleurage

Question 24

Is a compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing and pinching

Answer 24

Petrissage

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Petrissage

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Tapotement

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Carbon dioxide

Question 28

It is good for toning and is beneficial to___

Answer 28

Sluggish skin

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Friction

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Vibration

Question 31

Should be used sparingly

Answer 31

Vibration

Question 32

What is the most stimulating massage

Answer 32

Tapotement

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Acupressure

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Shiatsu

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Stare license regulations

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Manual lymph drainage

Question 37

Repeated 3. To 6. Times

Answer 37

Pressure point massage

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Aromatherapy

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Manual lymph drainage

Question 40

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

Answer 40

10 - 20 minutes

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Elastin fibers and elasticity

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Insertion to origin

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Upward and outward.

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Carpal tunnels

Question 45

Better for dryer skin for massages

Answer 45

Massage creams

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Serum based or gel based

Question 47

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

Answer 47

NEVER

Question 48

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

Answer 48

3 to 6

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Instrumental

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Feather like movements

Question 51

Always massage from the __ to __.

Answer 51

Insertion to origin

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Insertion

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Origin

Question 54

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

Answer 54

Downward

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Jugular veins

Question 56

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

Answer 56

Downwards

Question 57

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

Answer 57

One