Massage Therapy Glossary

This refers to focusing on the face for treatment for an entire session or can a portion of a massage treatment.  Aside from slowing the aging process, ongoing treatments can maintain healthier skin, muscle, and nervous tissues and improve facial tone. Most often relief of stress, headaches, jaw aches, pain, and sinus congestion are the primary reasons for a facial massage. Swedish and pressure points on the face and neck are stimulated in order to release the vital energy flow.  A small amount of oil or lotion is often applied to facilitate movement over the delicate facial areas.

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