This is known as tapotement in Swedish massage and is a popular and common massage technique. From Wordnik.com. [Improving Your Health] Reference
It will perhaps be noticed by those familiar with the technique of massage that nothing is here said about the use of the movements classed under the general head of "tapotement," the tapping and slapping motions. From Wordnik.com. [Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria] Reference
It is also called cupping, clapping, or tapotement. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
These will simulate a Swedish massage tapotement session and offer the same benefits to those whom receive it. From Wordnik.com. [Improving Your Health] Reference
During the 30-minute treatment sessions, your Certified Lypotherapist will perform a series of skin rolling, tapotement, wringing and other deep massage strokes. From Wordnik.com. [BellaOnline - The Voice of Women] Reference
This is called tapotement. From Wordnik.com. [Health Benefits of Massage therapy] Reference
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