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Cancer
Not a contraindication for facial massage.
Reflexology
Increases circulation.
Dr. Jacquet Movement
Should be performed after desincrustion.
Effleurage
A soft continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic
manner.
Pressure point massage
Not a form of effleurage.
Friction
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 friction.
Fulling
Form of petrissage in which the tissue is grasped, gently lifted, and spread out. Used mainly for
massaging the arms.
Hacking
Chopping movement performed with the edges of the hands in massage.
Massage
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.
Petrissage
Kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and
pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
Rolling
Form of friction used on the arms and legs to apply pressure to tissues.
Shiatsu
Can be used in conjunction with effleurage.
Slapping