Facial and body cosmetic massage

Facial and body Facial and body cosmetic massagecosmetic massage

Dr. Sintija Strautiņa- Strēle,Dr. Sintija Strautiņa- Strēle,Linda ZeltiņaLinda Zeltiņa

CIDESCO International Riga School of CosmeticsCIDESCO International Riga School of CosmeticsNovember 24,2011November 24,2011

MassageMassage

Massein (from Greek language) – Massein (from Greek language) – to press to press with a hand, to knead.with a hand, to knead.

Massage is a measured Massage is a measured mechanical mechanical effect effect to a patient’s/client’s body with a to a patient’s/client’s body with a therapeutic, cosmetic and relaxing therapeutic, cosmetic and relaxing impact.impact.

HistoryHistory Massage is one of the most ancient ways of treatment. Massage is one of the most ancient ways of treatment.

Already for ages in various cultures it has been used for Already for ages in various cultures it has been used for strengthening of human physical and mental health. strengthening of human physical and mental health.

The origins of the most ancient massage can be tracked in China in year 2698 b.c., there were medical schools and schools of gymnastics, where doctors gained the necessary knowledge of massage

The basics of contemporary massage were established by The basics of contemporary massage were established by Peter LingPeter Ling

( 1776-1839).( 1776-1839).

Massage is performedMassage is performed with with:: handshands feetfeet apparatusapparatus waterwater special brushesspecial brushes coldcold stonesstones etc.etc.

Massage is having effect Massage is having effect ::

PhysiologicallyPhysiologically. Massage is having effect . Massage is having effect to a human body as a mechanic irritant.to a human body as a mechanic irritant.

PsychologicallyPsychologically. Major part of the clients . Major part of the clients perceive massage as a pleasant touch perceive massage as a pleasant touch giving a sensual feeling of comfort and giving a sensual feeling of comfort and relaxation helping to appraise one’s body.relaxation helping to appraise one’s body.

Physiological effect of massagePhysiological effect of massage Humoral-Humoral- mechanically and directly affecting the tissues a mechanically and directly affecting the tissues a

formation of histamine, acetilholine and other biologically formation of histamine, acetilholine and other biologically active substances is favouredactive substances is favoured

Neuro-reflective-Neuro-reflective- mechanical irritation is perceived by the mechanical irritation is perceived by the receptor apparatus in skin, muscles, tendons, cords and receptor apparatus in skin, muscles, tendons, cords and internal organs transforming the mechanical energy in a internal organs transforming the mechanical energy in a buck fever energy. Flow of impulses from afferent nerves buck fever energy. Flow of impulses from afferent nerves reach the cerebral cortices and thereby induces reflector reach the cerebral cortices and thereby induces reflector response reactions of the skin, muscles and internal response reactions of the skin, muscles and internal organs.organs.

Mechanical- Mechanical- tissues are compressed and moved thereby tissues are compressed and moved thereby inducing an acceleration of intercellular fluid, lymph flow inducing an acceleration of intercellular fluid, lymph flow and blood circulationand blood circulation..

Completion of Client’s body Completion of Client’s body analysis and assessment sheetanalysis and assessment sheet

Name, surnameName, surname Date of birthDate of birth Address, phone numberAddress, phone number Medicine takenMedicine taken Contraindication: Contraindication:

Acute skin diseasesAcute skin diseases High or low blood-pressureHigh or low blood-pressure Varicose veinsVaricose veins Recent operationRecent operation PregnancyPregnancy Heart diseasesHeart diseases EpilepsyEpilepsy DiabetesDiabetes HaematomasHaematomas Skin bruisesSkin bruises

Completion of Client’s body Completion of Client’s body analysis and assessment sheetanalysis and assessment sheet

OccupationOccupation Assessment of muscle tonusAssessment of muscle tonus Posture assessmentPosture assessment Skin conditionSkin condition CellulitesCellulites Fat depositsFat deposits Stretch marksStretch marks Weight, Weight, length, body mass indexlength, body mass index Selection of massage zone- massage performed at a Selection of massage zone- massage performed at a

particular area particular area of the body or of the body or aa massage massage for the whole for the whole bodybody

Recommendation for body treatment at home and at the Recommendation for body treatment at home and at the beauty saloonbeauty saloon

Constitutional types of the bodyConstitutional types of the body

EctomorphEctomorph MesomorphMesomorph EndomorphEndomorph

CelulliteCelullite

Aesthetic, cosmetic defect that visually Aesthetic, cosmetic defect that visually looks as an “orange peellooks as an “orange peel””- a dimpled - a dimpled appearance of the skin. appearance of the skin.

Localised areas of celluliteLocalised areas of cellulite

HipsHips ButtocksButtocks ThighsThighs Upper armsUpper arms AbdomenAbdomen

Stages of celluliteStages of cellulite

1st stage1st stage

Lymphostasis Lymphostasis in in subcutaneous adipose subcutaneous adipose tissues. Skin is even, tissues. Skin is even, smooth without any smooth without any changes in color. It takes changes in color. It takes longer time to heal longer time to heal hematomas and skin hematomas and skin bruises. For diagnosing it bruises. For diagnosing it is recommended to use is recommended to use thermographic filmsthermographic films..


2nd stage2nd stageChronic Chronic lymph stasislymph stasis, , venous stasis. venous stasis. Alterations of skin Alterations of skin relief. Dimples are relief. Dimples are more apparent at more apparent at muscle tension. When muscle tension. When touching, a lower skin touching, a lower skin temperature is temperature is observed. observed.


3rd stage3rd stageChronic lymph stasis, Chronic lymph stasis, venous stasis, a venous stasis, a deteriorated deteriorated microcirculation. microcirculation. LLocal to ocal to a diffuse fibrosis in the a diffuse fibrosis in the subcutaneous fat layer - subcutaneous fat layer - micronodulesmicronodules, which can , which can be palpated. Skin is be palpated. Skin is dimpled and looks like an dimpled and looks like an “orange peel”. Skin is “orange peel”. Skin is cold by touch. When cold by touch. When pressing on separate pressing on separate thickening areas, one has thickening areas, one has painful sensations. painful sensations.


4th stage4th stageCellulite is apparant also Cellulite is apparant also at relaxed muscles. at relaxed muscles. Micronodules are Micronodules are integrated in integrated in macronodules.macronodules. Due to Due to the microcirculatory the microcirculatory disorders, the skin in the disorders, the skin in the areas affected by cellulite areas affected by cellulite is cold with a bluish tone. is cold with a bluish tone. When pressing, one has When pressing, one has painful feelings. painful feelings. Macronodules are also Macronodules are also called as called as cellulite stones.cellulite stones.

Posture deviationsPosture deviations

ScoliosisScoliosis LordosisLordosis KyphosisKyphosis

IndicationsIndications

Preventive measures for all healthy humans!Preventive measures for all healthy humans! Skin and muscle trophic disturbancesSkin and muscle trophic disturbances CelulliteCelullite Abatement of oedemaAbatement of oedema Hypertensic, painful musclesHypertensic, painful muscles Local fat deposits, obesityLocal fat deposits, obesity

Contraindications:Contraindications: Bad overall health condition-Bad overall health condition-

heart, kidneys and liver heart, kidneys and liver failure, fever, acute failure, fever, acute respiratory diseases, respiratory diseases, tonsillitis, sickness, vomiting,tonsillitis, sickness, vomiting,

Malignant diseasesMalignant diseases Acute skin diseasesAcute skin diseases Dermal mycosis, Dermal mycosis,

furunculosis, nettle-rash, furunculosis, nettle-rash, angioneurotic oedema, angioneurotic oedema,

LymphadenitisLymphadenitis Joint inflammationJoint inflammation Thrombophlebitis, Thrombophlebitis,

thrombosisthrombosis

Blood diseasesBlood diseases Chronic osteomyelitisChronic osteomyelitis Acute painAcute pain Hematoma, acute injuriesHematoma, acute injuries Acute ulcer stagesAcute ulcer stages Uterine hemorrhageUterine hemorrhage Acute gynecological adnexitisAcute gynecological adnexitis Psychic disordersPsychic disorders PregnancyPregnancy

TopographicTopographicalal anatomy of anatomy of the the backback

BBonesones MusclesMuscles Blood-vessels, lymph nodesBlood-vessels, lymph nodes NervesNerves

TopographicTopographicalal anatomy of the anatomy of the armarm

BonesBones MusclesMuscles Blood vessels, lymph nodesBlood vessels, lymph nodes NervesNerves

TopographicTopographical al anatomy of the anatomy of the pelvis and legpelvis and leg


Topographical anatomy of the Topographical anatomy of the abdomenabdomen

MusclesMuscles Blood vessels, lymph nodesBlood vessels, lymph nodes NervesNerves Internal organsInternal organs

Topographical anatomy of the Topographical anatomy of the chestchest

BonesBones MusclesMuscles Blood vessels, lymph nodesBlood vessels, lymph nodes Nerves Nerves Internal organsInternal organs

Effects of massageEffects of massageTo To nervous system ( coordinates an integrated activity of all vital nervous system ( coordinates an integrated activity of all vital

functions of the human body):functions of the human body): Reduces activity of sympathetic nervous systemReduces activity of sympathetic nervous system Reduces fatigue, stress and increases the mental work abilitiesReduces fatigue, stress and increases the mental work abilities Improves the transmission of nerve impulse processes.Improves the transmission of nerve impulse processes.

Heart-blood vessel Heart-blood vessel systems:systems: Blood flows from the internal organs to skin and musclesBlood flows from the internal organs to skin and muscles Expand peripheral blood vesselsExpand peripheral blood vessels Improve blood supply to tissues and accelerate capillary blood Improve blood supply to tissues and accelerate capillary blood

circulationcirculation Affect the tissue trophicity processesAffect the tissue trophicity processes Facilitate and accelerate venous blood circulationFacilitate and accelerate venous blood circulation Facilitate heart work and improve blood supply to cardiac muscleFacilitate heart work and improve blood supply to cardiac muscle Reduce blood pressure and decelerate heart rateReduce blood pressure and decelerate heart rate

Effects of massageEffects of massage

Lymphatic Lymphatic system: system: Speed of the lymph flow in largest lymphatic vessels is four Speed of the lymph flow in largest lymphatic vessels is four

mm/sec. Through the thoracic duct ( mm/sec. Through the thoracic duct ( ductus thoracicus) ductus thoracicus) all the all the lymph flows through only six times in twenty-four-hourslymph flows through only six times in twenty-four-hours

Massage empties cells from the end-products of metabolism, Massage empties cells from the end-products of metabolism, reduces lymph stasis and oedema.reduces lymph stasis and oedema.

Muscle Muscle system: system: Affects the blood and lymph flow in musclesAffects the blood and lymph flow in muscles Enhances elimination of lactic acidEnhances elimination of lactic acid Restores muscle capacity two to four times (the number of active Restores muscle capacity two to four times (the number of active

capillaries increases in musclescapillaries increases in muscles)). In1mm² of the cross- section of . In1mm² of the cross- section of muscles there are opened and functioning 1400 of capillariesmuscles there are opened and functioning 1400 of capillaries

Increases or reduces muscle toneIncreases or reduces muscle tone Most effective are Most effective are kneadingkneading techniques ( techniques ( petrissagepetrissage))


Joint and ligament systemJoint and ligament system: : Increases elasticity and agility of ligamentsIncreases elasticity and agility of ligaments InfluenceInfluencess blood and lymph flow in bones and joints. blood and lymph flow in bones and joints. Most effectively works with friction. Most effectively works with friction.

Skin:Skin: Purifies the skin from dead horny cellsPurifies the skin from dead horny cells Improves blood supply to tissues, increases skin Improves blood supply to tissues, increases skin

temperaturetemperature Affects the venous and lymph flow, decreases Affects the venous and lymph flow, decreases

oedemasoedemas Improves skin and subcutaneous tissue trophicityImproves skin and subcutaneous tissue trophicity Enhances the activity of sweat and sebaceous glandsEnhances the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands

Effects of massageEffects of massage Respiratory system-Respiratory system- Reduces the frequency of breathing, Reduces the frequency of breathing, Increases the oxygen intake and the carbon dioxide elimination, Increases the oxygen intake and the carbon dioxide elimination, ImproveImprovess the blood and lymph flow in respiratory organs and the blood and lymph flow in respiratory organs and

musclesmuscles Enhances expectorationEnhances expectoration

Digestive system- Digestive system- Improves small intestine peristalsis, Improves small intestine peristalsis, Stimulates blood and lymph flow, thereby improving the absorption Stimulates blood and lymph flow, thereby improving the absorption

of nutrients. of nutrients. Increases secretion of bileIncreases secretion of bile Internal organs are most effectively affected by vibration techniques Internal organs are most effectively affected by vibration techniques

of massage. of massage.


Urogenital system-Urogenital system- Increases the elaboration of urine, mineral Increases the elaboration of urine, mineral

salts, urea and uric acid. salts, urea and uric acid.

Endocrine system-Endocrine system- Improves blood, lymph circulation, activates Improves blood, lymph circulation, activates

functional activity of internal secretion glands. functional activity of internal secretion glands. Improves self-comfort.Improves self-comfort.

Requirements to cosmetician at Requirements to cosmetician at performance of massage :performance of massage :

Clothes:Clothes: in a white color, with short sleeves, comfortable, in a white color, with short sleeves, comfortable, neat, well ironedneat, well ironed

HandsHands: manicured, without nail varnish, short nails: manicured, without nail varnish, short nails Hair:Hair: clean, not falling onto eyes and face during the clean, not falling onto eyes and face during the

procedureprocedure Make-up:Make-up: a light day make-up a light day make-up Footwear:Footwear: light, comfortable, neat, on a low heal or light, comfortable, neat, on a low heal or

without, not making noisewithout, not making noise BijouterieBijouterie: no bijouterie( also no wedding ring), an : no bijouterie( also no wedding ring), an

exception can be small earrings)exception can be small earrings) PPeerfume:rfume: no p no peerfumerfume

Hand trainingHand training

Necessary Necessary materials and conditions materials and conditions for performance of massagefor performance of massage::

CouchCouch ChairChair Towels of various sizesTowels of various sizes Towels for compresses/ glovesTowels for compresses/ gloves Movable tableMovable table Small pallets of various sizesSmall pallets of various sizes Skin disinfection liquidSkin disinfection liquid Skin cleansing lotions (body peeling)Skin cleansing lotions (body peeling) Massage creams and oilsMassage creams and oils Body masks, creams and lotionsBody masks, creams and lotions Disposable pantiesDisposable panties Auxiliary materials- napkins, spatulas, etc..Auxiliary materials- napkins, spatulas, etc.. ClockClock Temperature at premises may not be lower than 20-22°C. Temperature at premises may not be lower than 20-22°C. Premises shall be painted in warm tones, filled with pleasant aroma and Premises shall be painted in warm tones, filled with pleasant aroma and

enjoyable musicenjoyable music

Preparation of the client for a Preparation of the client for a massagemassage

CClient’s analysis and assessment sheet shall lient’s analysis and assessment sheet shall be filled inbe filled in

Clothes shall be taken off ( disposable Clothes shall be taken off ( disposable panties)panties)

Bijouterie shall be taken offBijouterie shall be taken off Selection of massage poseSelection of massage pose For performance of the back massage , hair For performance of the back massage , hair

band shall be usedband shall be used Placement of the Placement of the massage bolstersmassage bolsters, ,

depending of the chosen posedepending of the chosen pose

Placement of massage bolstersPlacement of massage bolsters

When lying on backWhen lying on back Massage bolster is placed under the neck curve ( not Massage bolster is placed under the neck curve ( not

obligatory)obligatory) Placed under the knees – straighten out back/neck /waist, Placed under the knees – straighten out back/neck /waist,

hips and knee joint are placed in a physiological positionhips and knee joint are placed in a physiological position

When lying on bellyWhen lying on belly Massage bolster is placed under the feet joints. Massage bolster is placed under the feet joints.

When massaging the back, the bolster may be When massaging the back, the bolster may be placed under the belly. placed under the belly.

Neck and head massage is performed on a special Neck and head massage is performed on a special chairchair

Preparation of the client for a Preparation of the client for a massagemassage

CleansingCleansing of the skin of the skin Application of the massage oil or creamApplication of the massage oil or cream

Massage oils and lotionsMassage oils and lotions

Massage creamMassage cream Massage oilMassage oil Talc powderTalc powder Massage gelMassage gel

Posture of cosmetician Posture of cosmetician

5 basic techniques/methods of 5 basic techniques/methods of massagemassage

Stroking ( Stroking ( effleurageeffleurage)) FrictionFriction KKneading( neading( petrissagepetrissage)) Percussion ( Percussion ( tapotementtapotement)) VibrationVibration

Massage techniquesMassage techniques

Techniques of classical massage are Techniques of classical massage are performed in a prescribed sequence and performed in a prescribed sequence and manner, that are related to the intensity of manner, that are related to the intensity of action and the depth.action and the depth.

Stroking- Stroking- frictionfriction- - kneadingkneading- percussion- - percussion- vibrationvibration

Stroking( Stroking( effleurageeffleurage))

Hand of the masseur is gliding over the skin Hand of the masseur is gliding over the skin without shirring itwithout shirring it

This is the initial technique of the massage, also This is the initial technique of the massage, also performed in between the other techniques and performed in between the other techniques and at the end of massage. The eat the end of massage. The emmphasis is put on phasis is put on the middle part of the stroking.the middle part of the stroking.

Rules:Rules:

When performing stroking, palms of the hands When performing stroking, palms of the hands should fit tight to the client’s skinshould fit tight to the client’s skin

There should be no space between the palm There should be no space between the palm and the skinand the skin

Hands should be relaxedHands should be relaxed Stroking shall be performed gently, smoothly Stroking shall be performed gently, smoothly

and slowly in a direction of lympand slowly in a direction of lymphh flow-to the flow-to the nearest lymph node areasnearest lymph node areas

Effect of the strokingEffect of the stroking::

To get introduced to the client’s bodyTo get introduced to the client’s body Exfoliation of epidermisExfoliation of epidermis Improves blood provision to the skinImproves blood provision to the skin Improves venous and lymph flow, reduces Improves venous and lymph flow, reduces

oedemaoedema Relaxes skeleton musclesRelaxes skeleton muscles

FrictionFriction

A massage technique pushing aside the skinA massage technique pushing aside the skin Performed by fingers and palmsPerformed by fingers and palms

Effect of friction Effect of friction ::

Increases supply of blood and lymph to Increases supply of blood and lymph to the massage area- a warming effectthe massage area- a warming effect

Loosening cicatricesLoosening cicatrices AnestheticAnesthetic Prepares the skin for the other massage Prepares the skin for the other massage

techniquestechniques Improves the agility of jointsImproves the agility of joints

Kneading ( Kneading ( petrissagepetrissage))

Effect on muscles Effect on muscles

Muscle shall be taken in hands, pressed on, Muscle shall be taken in hands, pressed on, lifted upwards and put in the initial positionlifted upwards and put in the initial position

Longitudinal kneading- longitudinally Longitudinal kneading- longitudinally cross the muscle fibrescross the muscle fibres

Cross-kneading – cross over the muscle Cross-kneading – cross over the muscle fibresfibres

Effect of the kneadingEffect of the kneading::

Induces muscle hyperemiaInduces muscle hyperemia Enhances elimination of metabolic end-Enhances elimination of metabolic end-

products from muscles- restores muscle products from muscles- restores muscle performance (reduces acidosis)performance (reduces acidosis)

Improves muscle performance(muscular Improves muscle performance(muscular endurance, strength, elasticity)endurance, strength, elasticity)

PercussionPercussion (Tapotement (Tapotement))

- Very intense effect, increases blood pressure, - Very intense effect, increases blood pressure, improves blood circulation, lymph flow, improves improves blood circulation, lymph flow, improves muscle tonemuscle tone

Performed with palms of the hands, finger tipsPerformed with palms of the hands, finger tipsRules:Rules: Shall not be applied if muscles are overworked, Shall not be applied if muscles are overworked,

exhausted and crampyexhausted and crampy Arm wrists shall be relaxedArm wrists shall be relaxed Shall not be performed on neck, heart area, Shall not be performed on neck, heart area,

kidney area, abdomen, spinal cord, jointskidney area, abdomen, spinal cord, joints

VibrationVibration

a relaxing effect (reducing muscle a relaxing effect (reducing muscle tension)tension)

VibrationVibration

Vibration possesses a particular reflectory Vibration possesses a particular reflectory and relaxing efffectand relaxing efffect

Heart rate is slowed downHeart rate is slowed down Reflectory effect to internal organs- Reflectory effect to internal organs-

normalizes the secretory and motor normalizes the secretory and motor functions of internal organsfunctions of internal organs

Sequence of overall massageSequence of overall massage

BackBack Backs of the legsBacks of the legs Front of the legsFront of the legs AbdomenAbdomen ChestChest ArmsArms

Length of massage depends on the scheme Length of massage depends on the scheme of techniques and areas of treatment -20-of techniques and areas of treatment -20-60-90 minutes. 60-90 minutes.

Course of treatment-1-2-3 times a week, Course of treatment-1-2-3 times a week, treatment course up to 10 visits.treatment course up to 10 visits.

Topographical anatomy of faceTopographical anatomy of face


Facial skin typesFacial skin types

DryDry OilyOily CombinedCombined NormalNormal

Cosmetic facial classical massageCosmetic facial classical massage

Massage areas:Massage areas:face;face;neck;neck;decollete area.decollete area.

Massage length:Massage length:20 min20 min

Indications:Indications:

Improvement of micorcirculation;Improvement of micorcirculation; Enhancement of venous flow;Enhancement of venous flow; Improvement of facial muscles tone;Improvement of facial muscles tone; Toning up and correction of facial oval;Toning up and correction of facial oval; Smoothing of small, sublime wrinkles;Smoothing of small, sublime wrinkles; Relaxation of client;Relaxation of client; Secondary – nutritioning of facial skin, moisturising;Secondary – nutritioning of facial skin, moisturising; Recommended as prophylactic for clients aged 25-Recommended as prophylactic for clients aged 25-

30. 30.

Preparation of facial, neck and décolleté area Preparation of facial, neck and décolleté area skin skin ::

Cleansing of facial, neck and decollete Cleansing of facial, neck and decollete area skin;area skin;

Application of a hot compress ; Application of a hot compress ; Peeling;Peeling;Application of vaposone steamer prior to Application of vaposone steamer prior to

massage.massage.

Preconditions to be observed prior and Preconditions to be observed prior and during the massage :during the massage :

Creation of comfortable and pleasant environment during Creation of comfortable and pleasant environment during the massage treatment (premises, decorations, pleasant the massage treatment (premises, decorations, pleasant music, lighting, air temperature);music, lighting, air temperature);

Avoidance of discussions with the client during the Avoidance of discussions with the client during the procedure;procedure;

Selection of correct and suitable massage oil or cream;Selection of correct and suitable massage oil or cream; Precise observance of Langer’s lines and fixation places;Precise observance of Langer’s lines and fixation places; Intensity of massage movements dependence on the Intensity of massage movements dependence on the

skin type and conditionskin type and condition

Contraindications:Contraindications:

Purulent efflorescence;Purulent efflorescence; Dermatitis, eczemas, psoriasis (only with a permission of Dermatitis, eczemas, psoriasis (only with a permission of

a physician );a physician ); Enlarged lymph nodes;Enlarged lymph nodes; Herpes;Herpes; Acute respiratory diseases;Acute respiratory diseases; Recent visit to the dentist;Recent visit to the dentist; Cerebral commotion(up to 6 months);Cerebral commotion(up to 6 months); Dizziness;Dizziness; Dynamic blood circulation disturbancesDynamic blood circulation disturbances Neo growths on face(oncology);Neo growths on face(oncology); Infectious eye diseases;Infectious eye diseases; Allergic reactions to the massage oil or cream.Allergic reactions to the massage oil or cream.

Basic principles to be observed during a massageBasic principles to be observed during a massage

Massage shall be performed slowly;Massage shall be performed slowly; Langer’s lines shall be observed;Langer’s lines shall be observed; Hands shall not be taken off the face, neck or décolleté area Hands shall not be taken off the face, neck or décolleté area

during the massage;during the massage; Massage movements shall not be applied in the area of thyroid Massage movements shall not be applied in the area of thyroid

gland;gland; Joining movements that are performed against the Langer’s lines Joining movements that are performed against the Langer’s lines

shall be worked in a gentle manner without moving the skin aside;shall be worked in a gentle manner without moving the skin aside; Fixation places are performed inFixation places are performed in a precise manner;a precise manner; Hand movements are gentle and plastic, fitting close to the face;Hand movements are gentle and plastic, fitting close to the face; Time anticipated for the massage shall be observed – 20 minutes Time anticipated for the massage shall be observed – 20 minutes

( together with the décolleté area);( together with the décolleté area); The applied massage oil or cream shall be enough during all the The applied massage oil or cream shall be enough during all the

treatment procedure. treatment procedure.

Short summaryShort summary

Massage is among the most ancient Massage is among the most ancient medical therapies.medical therapies. For prophylactic purposes, massage is recommended to For prophylactic purposes, massage is recommended to any healthy individualany healthy individual Massage has an effect on all organ systems of a human body.Massage has an effect on all organ systems of a human body. Classic massage has five basic stroke techniques (four according to alternative Classic massage has five basic stroke techniques (four according to alternative

classifications). The strokes should be applied in a definite sequence dictated by the classifications). The strokes should be applied in a definite sequence dictated by the intensity and depth of their effect. intensity and depth of their effect.

The duration of a massage depends on the selected combination of techniques, the The duration of a massage depends on the selected combination of techniques, the number of treatment areas and may be 20-60-90 minutes.number of treatment areas and may be 20-60-90 minutes.

Recommendable 1-2-3 times per week, up to 10 times in the massage therapy cycle.Recommendable 1-2-3 times per week, up to 10 times in the massage therapy cycle. Classical facial cosmetic massage is applied to the face, Classical facial cosmetic massage is applied to the face, neck and decolette area neck and decolette area and and

lasts 20 minutes.lasts 20 minutes.

The facial massage cycle consists of 15-20 treatments 1-2 times per week; the cycle The facial massage cycle consists of 15-20 treatments 1-2 times per week; the cycle

to be repeated after 2 months.to be repeated after 2 months.

Thank you for your attention!Thank you for your attention!

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