Increasing levels of pressure are achieved by _________.

Increasing levels of pressure during a massage are achieved by "moving closer to the massage table."

Moving closer to the massage table allows the massage therapist to apply more pressure to the client's body using their hands, fingers, or elbows. By moving closer, the therapist can use their body weight to apply more pressure, which can be particularly effective for deep tissue massage or trigger point therapy.

In contrast, moving away from the massage table, shifting the weight-bearing foot to the front, or standing on the toes are not effective ways to increase pressure during a massage. These actions may actually reduce the amount of pressure being applied, as they shift the therapist's weight away from the client's body and reduce their ability to use their body weight to apply pressure.

Therefore, to increase pressure during a massage, the therapist should move closer to the massage table and use their body weight to apply pressure to the client's body.