Which of the following BEST describes therapeutic massage?
a. the stimulation of skin and underlying tissue to increase circulation
b. a psychophysiological state with parasympathetic responses to produce relaxation
c. an extension of massage involving deep tissue and advanced techniques
d. use of energy interventions to touch the person's energy fields for calming
C
Therapeutic massage is an extension of massage therapy techniques involving deep tissue and advanced massage techniques. Stimulating the skin and underlying tissue to increase circulation describes a regular massage, a psychophysiological state with parasympathetic responses to produce relaxation describes hypnosis, and the use of energy interventions to touch the person's energy fields for calming describes therapeutic touch.
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