effleuragenoun [ U ]
uk/ˌef.ləˈrɑːʒ/us/ˌef.ləˈrɑːʒ/specializedthe use of gentle, circular hand movements in massage (= rubbing or pressing someone's body to relax them or reduce pain)
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Physiotherapy, massage & osteopathy
- chiropractor
- ECT
- essential oil
- heat treatment
- manipulate
- manipulation
- massage
- massage parlour
- masseur
- masseuse
- occupational therapy
- osteopath
- osteopathy
- physical therapist
- physical therapy
- physio
- physiotherapist
- physiotherapy
- set