Amma - The Chinese massage technique used rubbing and pressing movements.
Tunia - Modern Chinese massage
Tsubo - Modern Japanese massage. It involves the tsubo points to be pressed to increase circulation of
fluid.
Ayur-Veda - A book that developed in India that details massage treatments as a part of personal
hygiene.
Celsus - Roman physician who wrote De Medicina, detailing the use of massage, bathing, and exercise to
prevent disease.
Per Henrik Ling - Swedish physiologist who developed passive and active movements to improve
physical conditions known as medical gymnastics that evolved into physical and massage therapy.
Charles Taylor - Introduced medical gymnastics to the untied states and it became know as Swedish
movement cure.
Johann Mezger - Established terminology for massage strokes based in French.
Emil Vodder - Developed lymphatic drainage
John Harvey Kellogg - Wrote the Art of Massage which details physiologic effects of massage
Delores Krieger - Developed Therapeutic Touch used to re-balance client's energy field.
,James Cyriax - Developed deep transverse friction used to promote healthy scar tissue formation. He's
considered father of orthopedic medicine.
Effleurage - Gliding stroke directed to the heart. Primarily used at the beginning of the massage in
archer/bow stance.
Petrissage - Kneading stroke used to increase circulation. loosen adhesion, and release metabolic wastes
from tissues.
Friction - Strokes that move across tissue, used to increase circulation, break up scar tissue, and stretch
muscle.
Tapotment - Percussion strokes used to increase muscle spindle acivity and phlegm in respiratory tract.
Vibration - Trembling or shaking movements, fast vibration stimulates an area, slow vibration sedates an
area.
Nerve Stroke - Extremely light form of effleurage used at the end of the massage to separate the
therapist from the client.
Active - Client performs an action without assistance.
Active Assistive - Client performs an action with assistance.
Passive - Massage therapist performs a joint mobilization with client completely relaxed.
Resistive - The client resist a movement performed by the therapist.
Stretch - Elongates a muscle.
Unassisted stretch - Client stretches into resistance without help of therapist.
,Assisted Strech - Client stretches into resistance with help of therapist.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilation - Assisted stretch in which the muscle stretch into resistance
followed by an isometric contraction of the muscle by the client. The client then relaxes the contraction,
which allows the stretch to move further.
End Feel - Stoppage of range of motion in a passive joint movement.
Soft End Feel - Stoppage of range of motion due to tight soft tissue pulling the structure in the opposite
way.
Hard End Feel - Stoppage of range of motion due to hard tissue preventing any further motions.
Empty End Feel - Stoppage of range of motion due to trauma to an effected muscle or joint.
Assessment - Preliminary evaluation of the client before, during, and after the massage treatment.
Methods of Assessment - Intake forms, gait analysis, posture, ergonomics, contraindications,
communication and palpation.
Bolsters when Side-lying - Bolsters should be place between the client's knees, arms, and under the
head.
Bolsters when Semi-Reclined - Bolsters should be placed under the knees and under the head. May be
used for pregnant clients to reduce pressure on the abdominal aorta which may cause dizziness.
Aromatherapy - Using essential oils for healing. Different oils have specific effect in the body ranging
from physical to emotional. Aromatherapy effects the limbic system.
Craniosacral Therapy - Developed by John Upledger, very light massage technique that releases blockage
in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranium to the sacrum.
, Deep Tissue - Focuses on treating deeper muscular and facial tissue.
Hot Stone - Treatment utilizing heated stones which can be placed or rubbed on the body. Used to
increase circulation and relax the muscles.
Hydrotherapy - Treatment utilizing water in any form.
Contrast Bath (hydrotherapy) - Utilizes both a heated bath and a cold bath, alternately. Always ends
with cold.
Turkish Bath (hydrotherapy) - Sauna inside a large stone building
Vichy Shower (hydrotherapy) - Shower utilizing seven shower heads with a client placed on a water
proof table.
Lomi Lomi - Hawaiian massage, using rhythmic gliding strokes on the entire body using minimal draping.
Lymphatic Drainage - Light massage strokes moving in the direction of the heart used to increase lymph,
circulation, and reduce swelling.
Myofascial Release - Massage aimed at releasing restrictions in muscles and fascia utilizing light strokes
moving in the direction of the restriction.
Reflexology - Treating the reflex points on the hands and feet and ears which may effect corresponding
organs or tissues.
Reiki - Manipulation of energy into and throughout the client without touching the client.
Rolfing - Structure realignment technique. Helps the client regain vertical realignment. Takes place in 10
sessions with the focus on a different part of the body in each session.
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