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Intro To Sports Massage
Sports massage is a very specialized technique for the athletic client and often specific for that person in their sport. The massage is often tailored to meet the needs of the client via deep tissue massage and combined with stretching techniques as well. The...
What is a Chair Massage?
Chair massage is a type of massage therapy that is performed on a client while they are in a seated position. The “chair” is often a particular massage therapy portable chair that the client can comfortably sit or kneel on, with a head and face support. How can this...
Sports Massage Series: Tennis Elbow
As previously noted in the blog titled "Sports Massage: The Basics", this technique would benefit active clients who want to help relieve pain due to muscular strain or a specific injury. There are many injuries or issues that sports massage could help with. In...
How You Can Benefit From Different Types of Massage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FjhoJucqh0&feature=youtu.be Different massage techniques offer various benefits for clients: some are looking for a relaxing massage, while others need a specific technique to treat a particular problem. Ashley explains which...
Top 5 Tips For Online Classes
You may be wondering if online classes are right for you. There are many benefits of taking online education classes, including the flexibility, being able to learn at your own pace, and many others. With that, here are our top 5 tips for online classes. Top 5 Tips...
Top 5 College Study Hacks
The Professional Massage Academy pairs an online curriculum with hands-on training. This allows our students to learn at their own pace. Studying is an integral part of learning something new. Although studying is important, it can be difficult to perfect. These study...
Swedish Massage vs Deep Tissue Massage
Learn the difference between two popular and commonly used massage techniques: Swedish Massage vs Deep Tissue Massage! “Swedish massage” is a popular form of massage therapy that was developed in Sweden in the 18th century. Swedish massage consists of effleurage,...
Top 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs
Owning your own massage therapy business is exciting and there are many benefits to this. You get to be your own boss, set your own hours, enjoy the flexibility and reward of running a business the way you think it should be done. The following are our top five tips...
Financial Aid and Tuition Reimbursement – Your Questions, Answered!
Hear from our Account Specialist Taylor as she explains different options for financial aid and tuition payments as well as the process for our tuition reimbursement program. Have questions on tuition and tuition assistance? Read more.
Prenatal Massage Benefits
Getting massage therapy while you are pregnant can be very beneficial. This is often referred to as “prenatal” massage*. Prenatal massage benefits are numerous and can help relief many symptoms associated with pregnancy. Prenatal Massage Benefits As for anyone,...
How Massage Therapy Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular health is extremely important. Cardiovascular health refers to the condition and health of the heart and blood vessels in the body. Unfortunately, according to The American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of men and...
Hot Stone Massage Benefits
Hot Stone Massage is a technique where a hot stone is used on the body to enhance the effects of the massage. The stone can either be placed on certain specific areas of the body or the massage therapist may hold the stone in...
Postnatal Recovery – How Does Massage Therapy Help?
Postnatal recovery refers to the recovery of a woman after giving birth. There are considerations for this time period, and massage therapy can help with this recovery process*. Postnatal massage therapy can improve pain, decrease swelling, and even help to decrease...
Q&A: Admissions Process and Massage Therapy Program
In this Q&A, our Account Specialist Taylor explains the admission process, how our online massage program works with hands-on training, and discusses options for financial aid! Learn more about our online massage therapy program HERE.
Massage Therapy to Help Relieve Sinus Congestion
In this video, learn how massage therapy can help relive sinus congestion as well as view a demonstration on how to perform this technique at home. Read more about our flexible online massage therapy program!
Why Are You Sore After A Massage?
There are many different massage therapy techniques that can be applied to the client, and this depends on what the goal or outcome of the massage is. The gentler and lighter pressure massage techniques such as effleurage may not produce any soreness; however, deep...
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Headache Relief
Pressure point therapy is a massage therapy technique that can be very effective for relieving many symptoms and ailments. As previously discussed, this particular therapy technique is useful to relieve stiff and sore necks and congestion. This technique is also great...
Boost Immune System with Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is known to offer many benefits such as decreasing stress, relaxation, improving circulation, and improving muscle soreness and tightness. Did you know that it may even boost our immune system? This means you are better equipped to fight away viruses,...
Scoliosis Massage Therapy: What Should You Know?
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pressure Point Therapy Series: Treating Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among Americans, and there is a large population who experience disability and miss out on life due to low back pain. Pressure point therapy is a very valuable technique to treat low back pain and discomfort related...
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...
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...
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.
Beginner’s Guide To Swedish Massage: Effleurage
Many people have heard of the term “Swedish massage” and this is a popular form of massage therapy. This type of massage was developed in Sweden in the 18th century and there are certain principles of Swedish massage such as effleurage, petrissage, friction and...
Intro to Massage
Intro to Massage One of the most important parts of massage therapy is not only learning the fundamental skills, but making the client feel comfortable and relaxed during their visit. In this intro to massage video, learn how to approach clients and how to walk them...
PMA Graduate Testimonial
Read the full testimonial from one of The Professional Massage Academy Graduates in our blog.
Top 5 Benefits of Massage Therapy
See our list of the top 5 benefits of massage therapy and learn about all the ways that massage therapy helps improve quality of life.
First Massage – What Should You Expect?
We answer some common questions people ask about their first massage and walk through what to expect during a professional massage.
Is Online Education Right For Me?
With the Professional Massage Academy (PMA) Online education you now have the added flexibility of online learning.
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