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  • Geographic Origin: Europe
  • Lineage: Hippocrates, Celsus and Galen -> Renaissance physicians
    such as Mercurialis (Italy), Pare (France) and Bright (England) ->
    French medico-chirurgical gymnastics + German gymnastics ->
    Per Henrik Ling (Sweden) -> Johan Georg Mezger (Netherlands)
  • Technique Depth: Incremental (Medium)
  • Body Support: massage table
  • Therapist's Primary Tool: hands 
  • Required Equipment: none
  • Lubrication: oil, lotion or creme
  • Access to Skin: client is unclothed under sheet or towel drape