Effleurage

This type of massage stroke is a long gliding

stroke.
This stroke can be done using the practitioner's
one hand, both hands, palms of hands, knuckles,
and/or forearms.
This would depend on the specific body part that
is being worked on.
This stroke is used to apply and deliver the
massage lotion/oil and also to evaluate the soft
tissue that is being worked on. You can determine
if there is tightness or trigger points that will
need to have additional work done.
 Effleurage
This is usually the first stroke when starting
a new body part. It can be used in between
other more specific strokes and is usually
the last stroke on a body part before
moving on to the next area to be worked
on.
As the practitioner works on an area and
the pressure of the strokes is increased, it
provides a stretch to the muscles which will
result in increased relaxation.
Effleurage
 Petrissage
This type of massage stroke
is often described as one in
which the practitioner is
kneading, rolling, wringing,
and lifting the soft tissue
being worked on.
 Petrissage
This stroke usually occurs
after effleurage and once
the practitioner
determines what type of
massage stroke should
come next.
 Petrissage
Petrissage is used to help
free up knotted and tight
muscles and soft tissues. It
also helps increase blood
and lymphatic flow to the
area, which assists in the
healing process.
Petrissage
Friction
Friction
 Tapotement
This type of massage stroke is a
percussive stroke in which the hand
action is rhythmically applied to an
area being worked on in order to
stimulates nerves, muscles, and
circulation.
This can be achieved by such hand
positions as cupping your hands,
with flat palms, using soft fists,
and/or the practitioner's fingers
interlaced.
Tapotement
Vibration
Vibration
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Wellness Massage
(Five Strokes of Massage)

10 8 5
Fully discussed the five
strokes.
Demonstrate the five
strokes of Massage.
Manage to finish on time.
TOTAL