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Facial Massage Vocab

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1. 10 to 15






2. Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing - pinching - kneading - tapping - and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation - promote absorption - and relieve pain.






3. Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement.






4. Face - neck - sholders - decollete






5. Massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand






6. Rapid shaking movement in which tecnician uses his or her body nd sholders-not just fingertips-to create movement






7. Insertion to origin






8. Downwards in area of beard growth






9. Carpal tunnel syndrome






10. Kneading movement performed by lifting - squeezing - and pressing the tissue with a light - firm pressure.






11. Contagous disease. inflamed acne - sunburn - sensitive skin - high blood pressure






12. Contract muscles and relax client






13. Massage uses gentle rhymic pressure to detoxify and remove waste from body






14. Light - continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner.






15. Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand and moving the hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position.






16. Improves overall metabolism - reduces puffiness and sinus conjestion - helps product absorption






17. Vigorous movement in which the hands placed a little distance apart on both sides of the client's arm or leg and working downward - apply a twisting motion against the bones in the opposite direction






18. Massage using essential oils






19. Is a rubbing movement






20. Weaken elastin fibers and break down elasticity






21. Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped - gently lifted - and spread out; used mainly for massaging the arms.






22. Keeps the sebum moving forward and out of th follicles