SHIATSU/TOUCH POINT FACIAL MASSAGE

to be used with Hands, Warm/Cool Stones, Ice Globes

Time: 15—30 minutes

Basic Touch There are several different facial massage patterns

Point Pattern contained within this Protocol card. It starts from
the most basic touch point massage and moves to a
more complete Shiatsu facial massage. This protocol
is directional and does not provide a certificate in a
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Shiatsu or acupressure Facial.
1. T
 he patterns are extremely flexible and can
be incorporated in to any facial massage, as a
standalone facial massage, eye treatment, or at the
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Neck to Forehead close of a facial.
5 5 Pattern
2. F
 ocus on areas that are within scope of your
3 3 license: Face, Head, Neck, and Shoulders.
3. C
 an be used with oil, massage cream, facial
8 mask, serum, moisturizer depending on length of
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massage.
4. D
 irectional flow can be from Chin to Forehead OR
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Forehead to Neck.
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5. B
 e creative by using warm or cool stones, jade
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roller, or ice globes (cryotherapy).
6. A
 djust points accordingly. For example, if client has
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wounds in the mouth then avoid that area.

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7. W
 e encourage you to combine other massage
techniques with the defined touch points.

Shiatsu #1 Shiatsu #2

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SHIATSU/TOUCH POINT FACIAL MASSAGE
to be used with Hands, Warm/Cool Stones, Ice Globes
Time: 15—30 minutes

MASSAGE GUIDELINES
Use the pads of your fingers as an extension of your body in one continuous movement. If you use only your fingers
or wrists you will get fatigued. Adjust level of pressure according to client—begin with level 2. If client is dehydrated
their sinuses will be sensitive and may hurt.
A. Touch touch point with pads of fingers – you will feel an indentation on client’s face on which to apply pressure.
Gradually you will be able to do this with your eyes closed.
B. Lean in an apply pressure—3 seconds.
C. Relax and release pressure—3 seconds.
D. Glide to next touch point.
Repeat each touch point for 3–6 times and up to 10 times for areas needing a little extra attention.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Rash, Dermatitis, Edema, Erythema.
If client’s face and neck is swollen, it is not recommended to do this massage or even Level 1 lymphatic massage.
Client has lymphedema of head and neck.
Open wounds, sores, fissures—do not use stones, globes, jade roller—only use pads of fingers with gloves.

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