Health Benefits of Massage
Health Benefits of Massage In this video, learn about the various health benefits that massage can offer you as well as how you can offer relief to clients as a massage therapist! Read testimonials from our graduates
Beginner’s Guide To Swedish Massage: Percussion
What is Swedish Massage? “Swedish massage” is 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. “Petrissage” is a French word that […]
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Relieve Congestion
As noted in depth in deep tissue pressure point therapy, this method of massage is an effective technique for relief of muscular pain and is particularly helpful for a client who has trigger points. For example, if someone is experiencing a stiff neck then this technique is often applied. This technique is also used to […]
Swedish Massage for Anxiety Relief
Massage therapy can be very helpful for anxiety relief in many ways. Massage therapy techniques such as effleurage, a Swedish massage technique, are very relaxing overall and help to relieve muscle tightness as well. Massage techniques that focus on overall relaxation can help the mind and body to relax out of the fight-or-flight response and […]
Sports Massage: The Basics
Sports massage therapy is a type of massage therapy that is used for a particular athlete or in regards to a certain sport. This can be helpful either before, during or after a game or competition in the sport. The effects of this type of massage can be helpful to improve muscle flexibility, blood-flow and […]