Top 5 Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

Top 5 Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

No matter your age or hobbies, massage can promote a healthy lifestyle to help improve your performance in your daily activities. Not only is massage good for your physical health but also your mental health which is just as important. On a recent Facebook Live, we went over the top 5 health benefits that regular […]

First Steps to Your Massage Career

PMA massage therapy certification

It is an exciting experience to work toward a goal and achieve it, especially when choosing a career path. A career in massage therapy is a wonderful and rewarding journey, and is definitely an achievable goal with some hard work and dedication. This article will outline the first steps to your massage career. Step 1: […]

Why Anatomy Is Important In Massage Therapy

PMA massage anatomy

Anatomy is “the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.” Human Anatomy courses are instrumental in many ways to massage therapists. Anatomy is a required course at PMA, and we will explain why anatomy and massage therapy […]

How To: Full Body Massage

PMA full body massage

Performing a full body massage for a client means that you are massaging all major body parts from head to toe. There can be variations on how to perform this, and you can always place more precedence on certain body parts based on the needs of the client. We will describe the focus points and […]

4 Tips for New Massage Therapists

PMA massage therapist tips

There are many reasons why certain massage therapists are more successful than others. We will go over the top 4 massage therapist tips to know, so that they can rise to the top of their field quickly and with intention. 1. Listen to your clients. This may seem obvious, but this guidance is GOLD. People […]