Ch 9 Milady Massage

Effleurage

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers or the palms in a slow, rhythmic manner

Friction

Invigorating, rubbing technique, requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under and underlying structure

Manual lymph drainage

Gentle rhythmic pressure on a lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body More quickly; reduces swelling in is used before and after surgery for pre-and postoperative care

Massage

Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body achieved by rubbing gently pinching, needing tapping and performing other movements to increase metabolism in circulation, promote absorption and relieve pain

Petrissage

Needing movement that stimulates the underlying tissue; performed by lifting, squeezing and pressing the tissue with a light firm pressure

Tapotement

Also known as percussion; movements consisting of short, quick, tapping and slapping movements

Vibration

In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips to create the movement