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| bodywork |
manipulation or touching of the body for healing purposes using special techniques such as massage or stretching. [1/3 definitions] |
| facial |
a treatment of the face, consisting of a massage and the application of cosmetic creams. [1/2 definitions] |
| knead |
to manipulate by pressing, squeezing, or rubbing; massage. [1/2 definitions] |
| massage |
to treat by rubbing, stroking, or kneading the body; give a massage to. [1/2 definitions] |
| mechanotherapy |
the treatment of injuries, disease, or malformation by mechanical devices, massage, or the like. |
| naturopathy |
a method of treating illness without drugs, relying on massage, sunlight, proper food, and the like. |
| physical therapy |
the treatment of disease and injury by physical and mechanical means, such as exercise, heat, ultraviolet or infrared light, hydrotherapy, or massage, rather than by drugs; physiotherapy. |
| physiotherapy |
the treatment of disease, defects, or injuries by mechanical means, such as massage, exercise, or the application of heat; physical therapy. |
| Rolfing |
trademark for an often painful massage technique used to relieve emotional and physical stress. |
| rubdown |
a massage, sometimes with oil, rubbing alcohol, or liniment. |
| shiatsu |
a Japanese method of massage that uses the principles of acupressure. |
| Swedish massage |
a system of massage and exercise for treatment of muscle and joint disorders. |
| Turkish bath |
a steam bath that causes heavy perspiration and is followed by a shower and massage. [1/2 definitions] |
| vibrator |
an electrical device used in vibratory massage. [1/3 definitions] |
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