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Massage
Systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purposes
Tsubo
are points on the body that are sensitive to pressure applied during shiatsu
Shiastu
is a massage technique from japan in which points of stimulation are pressed to effect the circulation of fluids and ki (life force energy)
Tschanpua
is a hindu technique of massage in the bath
Gymnasium
a center where exercise and massage are combined to treat disease and promote health.
Ascete
a person who exercises body and mind
Hippocratic Oath
is a code ethics for physicians
Anatripsis
the art of rubbing a body part upward
Chirugy
is healing with the hands
Medical Gymnastics
gymnastics applied to the treatment of disease,consists of active, duplicated, and passive movements
Effleurage
is a succession of strokes applied by gliding the hand over an extended portion of the body
petrissage
lifts squeezes, and presses the tissues.
tapotement
movements include tapping, slapping, hacking, cupping and beating
Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage
a method of gental, rhythmical massage along the superficial lymphatics that aids inlymphatics system functioning and treats chronic lymphedema.
Connective Tissue Massage
massage directed toward the subcutaneous connective tissue belived to affect vascular and visceral reflexes related to a variety of pathologies and disabilities
Deep Transverse Friction Massage
massage that broadens the fibrous tissue of muscle, tendons, or ligaments, breaking down unwanted adhesions and restoring mobility to muscles
sports massage
a method of massage designed to enhance an athlete's performance. It is achieved through specialized manipulations that stimulate circulation of the blood and lymph
chair massage
take place in a chair, which is a good choice for people not able to or not amendable to recieve full-body massage on a table
polarity therapy
uses massage manipulations derived from Eastern and Western practices
rolfing
aligns the major body segments through manipulations of the fascia or the connective tissue
reflexology
stimulates particular points on the surface of the body, which in turn affects other areas or organs of the body
Touch of Health
a simplified form of applied kinesiology that involves technique from both Eastern and Western origins
neuromuscular techniques
a group of techniques that asses and address soft tissue dysfunction by affecting the neurological mechanisms that control the muscle.
craniosacral therapy
a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system.