Facial TreatmentsQuestion 62 of 100
Which massage movement is a light, gliding stroke used to begin and end a facial massage?
a.Tapotement
b.Petrissage
c.Effleurage
d.Friction
Explanation
Effleurage is a light, continuous gliding stroke that relaxes the client and distributes product, which is why it opens and closes a massage sequence. Petrissage is kneading, tapotement is a light tapping or percussion movement, and friction is a deeper rubbing pressure, all of which are more stimulating and are used within the body of the sequence rather than at the transitions.
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