1
2
3
4
5
100

Manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption, and relieve pain.

What is massage

100

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers (digital) or the palms (palmar) in a slow, rhythmic manner.

What is effleurage 

100

In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement.

What is vibration 

100

Movements consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements.

What is tapotement 

100

Massage technique used at beginning and end of massage

What is effleurage 

200

Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage.

What is hacking.

200

Kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.

What is petrissage 

200

Massage movement in which the wrists are kept flexible so that the palms come in contact with the skin in light, firm, and rapid strokes; one hand follows the other; with each slapping stroke, the flesh is lifted slightly.

What is slapping 

200

In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the technician uses the body and shoulders, not just the fingertips, to create the movement.

What is vibration 

200

This massage movement stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin

What is friction 
300

Massage movement accomplished by grasping the flesh firmly in one hand up and down along the bone while the other hand keeps the arm or leg in a steady position.

What is chucking
300

Beneficial for oily skin; it helps move sebum out of the follicles and up to the skin’s surface by kneading.

What is the Dr. Jacquet movement 

300

Deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under a underlying structure. Chucking, rolling, and wringing are variations of this 

What is friction

300

This is another name for tapotement 

What is percussion 

300

This massage movement is accomplished by rapid muscular contractions in the arms

What is vibration 

400

Oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body (acupressure points) to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi (CHEE) (life force; energy).

What is acupressure 

400

Massage movement in which the tissues are pressed and twisted using a fast back-and-forth movement.

What is rolling 

400

The technique of applying pressure to the feet based on a system of zones and areas on the feet that directly correspond to the anatomy of the body. Reflexology is also performed on the hands and ears.

What is reflexology

400

Form of pétrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out. Used mainly for massaging on the arms.

What is fulling

400

This form of massage is the most stimulating and should be applied carefully and with discretion

What is tapotement 

500

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 post-op care.

What is Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

500

The application of pressure on acupuncture points found throughout the body to balance the body’s energy flow and to promote health. It originated as a form of physical therapy in Japan.

What is shiatsu 

500

Classic Swedish massage techniques include these 5 movements 

What is effleurage, pétrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.

500

Also known as piano movement 

What is tapotement 

500

This massage movement can stimulate sebum production and activate circulation and sluggish skin

What is pétrissage.

M
e
n
u