• Effleurage (stroking)
• Friction (generating heat)
• Petrissage (kneading)
• Vibration
• Tapotement (hacking)

These manipulations are the framework on which the experienced masseur, develops sound techniques.

Effleurage
Derived from effleurer,  effleurage is a French word meaning 'to touch lightly'.  Effleurage is a stroking massage movement using both hands flowing continuously from one stroke to another with varying levels of pressure.

To perform effleurage, both hands may be on the body at any one time or just one and any pressure being applied is stronger as you push away and focused towards the heart and softer as you draw you hands toward you.

The benefits of effleurage:

• Warms the muscles prior to deeper pressure and assists recovery after deep pressure.
• Aids lymphatic drainage and venous blood circulation
• The mechanical removal or accumulated horny cells on the surface of the skin.
• Increased activity of the sweat glands.
• Increased superficial circulation.
• One of the main techniques for relaxation.
• Creating a sense of wholeness over the body
   
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