by PMA | Jan 6, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information
Scoliosis is a condition that affects the spine. In particular, scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. This is a fairly common condition, and often begins in childhood. Scoliosis can affect the muscles around the spine, which can cause imbalances or...
by PMA | Dec 12, 2019 | Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy, Videos
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
by PMA | Dec 11, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Swedish Massage
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,”...
by PMA | Dec 11, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, Pressure Point Therapy
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...
by PMA | Dec 9, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, Swedish Massage
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...
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