The Five Types of Massage Movements Used by Estheticians

What are the five forms of hand manipulation?

Effleurage, Pétrissage, Tapotement, Friction and Vibration

What is the definition Effleurage?

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palm (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner

What massage movement is often used to begin and end a facial massage?

Effleurage

Out of the five massage movement, which is the most important?

Effleurage

What is the definition of Pétrissage?

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

What are the benefits of Pétrissage?

Stimulate circulation and improve the skin’s appearance and tone

A kneading movement is also known as?

Pestrissage

What is the definition of Tapotement?

Movements consisting of short, quick tapping and slapping, movements

What is Tapotement also known as?

Percussion or piano movement

What area of the face should you avoid tapping as it can feel unpleasant to the client?

Jawbone

Why should you avoid tapping your on the jawbone?

It can feel unpleasant to the client

Where on the face can’t Tapotement also be used?

Over the eye area

How many styles of Tapotement are used by Licensed Massage Therapists?

2

What are the 2 styles of Tapotement used by Licensed Massage Therapist?

Hacking and Slapping

What is Hacking?

A chopping movement with wrists and outer edges of hands: both wrists and fingers move in fast, light, firm, flexible motions against skin in alternate succession

What is Slapping?

Wrists are kept flexible so that palms come in contact with skin in light, firm, rapid strokes; one hand follows other slapping and lifting

What is the name of the Chopping movement?

Hacking

A rubbing movement is also known as?

Friction

What massage technique purifies the system by releasing carbon dioxide from and other waste material?

Tapotement

What massage movement is the most stimulating of all the forms of massage movement?

Tapotement

What is the definition of Friction?

An invigorating rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and the glandular activity of the skin

How many styles of Friction are used?

3

What are the 3 styles of Friction used?

Chucking, Rolling, and Wringing

The 3 styles of Friction are used mainly on what areas?

Arms and Legs

What is the definition of Vibration?

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

Which method should be used sparingly and never for more than a few seconds?

Vibration

What are the benefits of performing the Dr.Jacquet movement?

Regulates oil production, empty’s the oil ducks, and prepares the skin for extractions