How Often Should You Get A Massage?
Massage therapy provides so many amazing health benefits that many of us would benefit from getting massages more frequently. With the different types of massages – some being more gentle while others are deeper or more targeted – there may be certain time-frames to consider. There are also different frequencies advised based on the goals […]
How to Start Your Own Massage Therapy Business
How to Start Your Own Massage Therapy Business In this video, learn how PMA helps prepare you to start your own massage business as a massage therapist as well as reasons why you might want to start your own business! Learn more about our online massage therapy program HERE.
Beginner’s Guide To Swedish Massage: Petrissage
As noted in Beginner’s Guide To Swedish Massage: Effleurage, Swedish massage is a type of massage from the 18th Century that consists of effleurage, petrissage, friction, and percussion. Effleurage was previously described in the blog above as a technique that is defined by long, stroking movements that are light pressure. On the other hand, “petrissage” is a […]
Beginner’s Guide To Swedish Massage: Friction
There are a few key techniques of “Swedish massage,” a popular form of massage therapy that was developed in Sweden in the 18th century. Swedish massage consists of effleurage, petrissage, friction and percussion. Effleurage is a French word that means to “touch lightly on,” and is composed of long, stroking movements. On the other hand, […]
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Treating Low Back Pain
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Become A Massage Therapist – Tips For Starting Your Own Business
A career as a massage therapist is very rewarding and and impactful as each day you are helping people to thrive in their life. When you become a massage therapist you have the option of being your own boss. Having your own massage therapy business is very exciting and there are many benefits to going […]
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Stiff Neck Relief
Do you or your clients have a stiff, sore, painful neck? Are they experiencing headaches? Do your clients feel that tension is carried in their neck and shoulders? It sounds like it is time to experience pressure point therapy. What is Pressure Point Therapy? Pressure point therapy is very effective for use to relieve stiffness […]
Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy
Learn about Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy and how it helps alleviate pain in the Professional Massage Academy’s blog.