The instructions say 'hold' and 'massage',,,both words that mean contact. The adjectives 'gentle' and 'quick' are good descriptions of how one would define the contact..
There are techniques in other medical qigong systems, that circle the palm above an area to draw out a blockage and put in energy. Counterclockwise to draw out, and clockwise to put in, spiraling away from the area as you draw out the blockage...
I have no question about massage meaning contact, along with 'hold'...
love,
gallen
