massaging
Working out knots
Massaging is the act of rubbing or kneading someone's body to relieve tension or promote relaxation: She spent the morning massaging his shoulders.
The word extends to manipulating data or information, often to make it more favorable: They've been massaging the numbers to hide the losses.
To massage someone's ego is to flatter them.
Manual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- strokingRubbing softly, repeatedly
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
gliding · pressure · circular · shiatsu · acupressure · craniosacral · lymphatic · cupping
Heat you feel
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- gentleSoft and kind
tenderness · soothing · ease · cozy · table · oils · lotion · candles
Therapeutic wellness facility
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- calmingInducing a settled state
- de-stressReduce mental tension
unwind · tranquility · serenity · meditation · mindfulness · zen · pampering · indulgence
Contractile body tissue
- tendonsFibrous connective cords
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- tensionStretched or strained state
circulation · fascia · joints · back · shoulders · neck · feet · scalp
Addressing interconnected wholes
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
detoxification · nourishment · restoration · harmony · wholeness · revitalization · chakra · ayurvedic
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- remedialIntended to fix problems
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
chronic · healing · restorative · treatment · chiropractic · osteopathy · hydrotherapy · flexibility
kneading
Manual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- strokingRubbing softly, repeatedly
rubbing · gliding · pressure · circular · shiatsu · acupressure · craniosacral · lymphatic · cupping
warmth
Heat you feel
gentle · tenderness · soothing · ease · cozy · table · oils · lotion · candles · music
spa
Therapeutic wellness facility
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- calmingInducing a settled state
de-stress · unwind · tranquility · serenity · meditation · mindfulness · zen · pampering · indulgence · escape
muscles
Contractile body tissue
tension · circulation · fascia · joints · back · shoulders · neck · feet · scalp · hands
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
vitality · detoxification · nourishment · restoration · harmony · wholeness · revitalization · chakra · ayurvedic · reflexology
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- remedialIntended to fix problems
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
injury · chronic · healing · restorative · treatment · chiropractic · osteopathy · hydrotherapy · flexibility · mobility
- touchtouch, feel, touching, caress, feeling
- groomingbrushing teeth, clean shave, bathe, groomed, haircut
- softeningmellowing, moistening, tenderizing, cushioning, relaxing
- beauty routinesmoisturizing, exfoliating, cleansing, toning, masking
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- hair washing stepslathering, rinsing, scrubbing, wetting, sudsing
massagingstretching
Extending muscles or material
pulling · extending · tensing · contracting · lengthening
massagingpounding
Forceful repeated striking
striking · injuring · damaging · aggravating · neglecting