masseur
Professional muscle worker
A masseur is a man who gives massages professionally.
The term carries somewhat dated or European connotations; *massage therapist* is now the standard professional title in American English, being gender-neutral and emphasizing clinical training.
The masseur worked out the knots in my shoulders.
Manual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
acupressure · shiatsu · reflexology · pressure · strokes · friction · vibration · compression
Gently ease discomfort
- calmFree from agitation
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
serenity · stress-relief · peace · restfulness · pampering · indulgence · escape · breathing
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- kinesiologyStudy of bodily motion
orthopedic · remedial · patient-care · assessment · treatment · recovery · clinical · referral
Place for getaways
- saunaHeated room for sweating
- jacuzziWhirlpool bath with jets
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
facial · cucumber · robes · slippers · appointment · gratuity · retreat · luxury
Sports competitor
- trainerOne who conditions others
- physiotherapistMovement rehabilitation specialist
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- locker-roomSports facility dressing area
pregame · postgame · conditioning · flexibility · performance · sideline · tournament · warm-up
kneading
Manual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- palpationMedical examination by touch
manipulation · acupressure · shiatsu · reflexology · pressure · strokes · friction · vibration · compression · stretching
soothe
Gently ease discomfort
- calmFree from agitation
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
decompress · serenity · stress-relief · peace · restfulness · pampering · indulgence · escape · breathing · ambient
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
kinesiology · orthopedic · remedial · patient-care · assessment · treatment · recovery · clinical · referral · contraindications
resort
Place for getaways
- saunaHeated room for sweating
- jacuzziWhirlpool bath with jets
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
hydrotherapy · facial · cucumber · robes · slippers · appointment · gratuity · retreat · luxury · amenities
athlete
Sports competitor
- trainerOne who conditions others
- physiotherapistMovement rehabilitation specialist
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
locker-room · pregame · postgame · conditioning · flexibility · performance · sideline · tournament · warm-up · cool-down
- massagedeep tissue, Swedish, reflexology, shoulder rub, neck rub
- personal servicesbarber, hairdresser, hair stylist, beautician, cosmetologist
- spa workersspa therapist, esthetician, facialist, aromatherapist, reflexologist
- service workersserver, waiter, waitress, bartender, barista
- bodyworkersreflexologist, acupressurist, spa therapist
- Roman servantsslave, domestic slave, house slave, freedman, household manager