Variations in Applications of Massage and Touch Therapy Techniques

1. Variations in Applications of Massage and Touch Therapy Techniques
Dana Langdon – Alfred State

2. 8 components
BREATHING – tracking, directing, pacing
COGNITIVE – visualizing, inquiring,
intending, focusing transmitting
ENERGY – sending, intuiting, balancing
COMPRESSION – pressing/pushing,
squeezing/pushing, twisting/wringing

3. 8 components
EXPENSION – pulling, lifting, rolling
KINETICS – holding/supporting, mobilizing,
letting go/dropping, stabilizing
OSCILATION – vibrating, shaking, striking
GLIDING – sliding/planing, rubbing

4. References
• Micozzi, Marc. Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Saunders (2015) Pp. 252 – 253