masseuses
Professional tension relievers
Masseuses is the plural of masseuse, a woman who gives massages professionally.
The term has fallen out of favor in the profession, partly because of its gendered nature and partly because of associations with sexual services.
Most practitioners now prefer massage therapist.
The spa employed several masseuses.
Light massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- kneadingManual dough development
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
- acupressureTherapeutic point-pressing technique
friction · gliding · stroking · percussion · reflexology · cupping
Therapeutic wellness facility
- relaxationState of being unwound
- pamperingLavish attentive care
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
tranquility · serenity · destress · unwind · holistic · well-being · revitalization · indulgence
Contractile body tissue
- tendonsFibrous connective cords
- pressureForce upon contact
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- circulationMovement through a system
fingertips · palms · knots · tension · fascia · joints · spine · neck
Recovery from injury/addiction
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- healingRestoration of health
restorative · remedial · sciatica · fibromyalgia · prenatal · geriatric · clinical · therapeutic
Official permission to practice
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- oilsViscous lipid liquids
- lotionsLiquid skin treatments
- clientOne who hires professionals
appointment · tips · parlor · salon · practitioner · bodyworker · training · ethics
effleurage
Light massage technique
- petrissageMassage technique using compression
- kneadingManual dough development
- shiatsuJapanese digit-pressure bodywork
acupressure · friction · gliding · stroking · percussion · reflexology · cupping
spa
Therapeutic wellness facility
- relaxationState of being unwound
- pamperingLavish attentive care
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
self-care · tranquility · serenity · destress · unwind · holistic · well-being · revitalization · indulgence · retreat
muscles
Contractile body tissue
- tendonsFibrous connective cords
- pressureForce upon contact
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
circulation · fingertips · palms · knots · tension · fascia · joints · spine · neck · shoulders
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
healing · restorative · remedial · sciatica · fibromyalgia · prenatal · geriatric · clinical · therapeutic · strain
licensure
Official permission to practice
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- oilsViscous lipid liquids
- lotionsLiquid skin treatments
client · appointment · tips · parlor · salon · practitioner · bodyworker · training · ethics · draping