Soothing Massage Strokes

Question 1

Effleurage

Answer 1

Drains blood and lymph, warms an area for deeper work, calms and connects with the animal, transitions between areas, and cools down an area when moving to another

Question 2

Muscle Squeezing

Answer 2

(Pétrissage) decongests and relaxes strained muscles. Do not pull the muscle away from bony support

Question 3

Rocking

Answer 3

With one hand on the crest and one hand supporting the neck, rock to initiate movement

Question 4

Shaking

Answer 4

(Pétrissage) increases circulation

Question 5

Wringing

Answer 5

(Pétrissage) increases circulation

Question 6

Feather Strokes

Answer 6

Raking lightly with fingertips, using light pressure

Question 7

Compression

Answer 7

Curved hand for limbs, palm or fist for body. Decongests and relaxes muscle, pumps blood and lymph

Question 8

Tugging

Answer 8

(Tail and Forelock) gentle but firm pressure pulling the hair away from the body, causing a release of tension in the muscles connected with the hair follicles