Full Body Swedish Massage Ch3

Routines

Organized patterns of techniques used to structure a massage.

Specificity

The degree to which technique focuses on a particular area or tissue.

Transition Techniques

Technique use to smoothly connect massage techniques or body regions.

Sequencing

Arranging massage techniques and body regions in a logical order.

Warming Technique

A broad technique used to prepare tissues for more specific massage.

Rhythm

The regular timing and pattern of massage movements.

Pressure

The amount of force applied to the tissues.

Pacing

The overall speed and timing of a massage session.

Opening Technique

A technique used to begin massage contact or work on a body region.

Finishing Techniques

Techniques used to conclude work on an area or end the massage.

Continuity

Maintaining a connected uninterrupted massage experience.

Flow

The smooth progression of techniques and movements.

Full Body Swedish Massage

Combines individual massage technical into an organized and cohesive session. Routines provide framework, while sequencing determines the logical order of techniques and body regions.