How do you effleurage petrissage and tapotement in head massage?
Effleurage
1. Begin by placing your hands on the person's head, with your palms facing down.
2. Use your fingertips to gently stroke the person's scalp, moving from the front of the head to the back.
3. Repeat this motion for several minutes, using light pressure.
Petrissage
1. After you have finished effleurage, begin petrissage by placing your hands on the person's head, with your palms facing each other.
2. Use your fingertips to knead the person's scalp, using circular motions.
3. Repeat this motion for several minutes, using moderate pressure.
Tapotement
1. After you have finished petrissage, begin tapotement by cupping your hands and tapping the person's scalp with your fingertips.
2. Repeat this motion for several minutes, using light pressure.
Here are some additional tips for giving a head massage:
* Use oil or lotion to help your hands glide smoothly over the person's scalp.
* Ask the person what kind of pressure they prefer.
* Be mindful of the person's facial expressions and body language to make sure that they are enjoying the massage.
* Stop the massage if the person asks you to.
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