effleurage - light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner, friction - invigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure, manual lymph drainage - abbreviated MLD; gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly; reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre- and postoperative care, massage - manual or mechanical manipulation of the body achieved by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and performing other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain, pétrissage - kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure, tapotement - also known as percussion; movements consisting of short, quick tapping and slapping, movements, vibration - in massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the esthetician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement, Pressure point massage - massage is similar to acupressure. On each point, the movement is repeated three to six times., Aromatherapy massage - uses essential oils mixed with an emulsion or oil and applied to the skin during massage movements., Classical, or Swedish - Most massage techniques are based on _____, or _____, massage movements., Acupressure - massage technique derived from Chinese medi-cine and consists of applying pressure to specific points of the face and body (acupressure points) to release muscle tension, re-store balance, and stimulate chi (CHEE) (life force; energy)., Shiatsu - a form of acupressure and is the Japanese technique of using acupressure massage points to relax and balance the body.,

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