by Megan Green | Nov 14, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Swedish Massage, Uncategorized
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...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, Swedish Massage, The Professional Massage Academy
by Megan Green | Nov 14, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To
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...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, Pressure Point Therapy, The Professional Massage Academy
by Megan Green | Nov 14, 2019 | Massage Techniques
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...Tags: Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy, Massage Therapy, PMA
by PMA | Nov 4, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
What Is Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy? Deep tissue pressure point therapy is an effective technique for relief of muscular pain. This is a particular technique that a massage therapist may choose to use during a massage in order to help their client. Pressure...Tags: Deep Tissue Massage, Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy, PMA, Pressure Point Therapy, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Oct 29, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Swedish Massage, The Professional Massage Academy
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...Tags: PMA, Swedish Massage, Swedish Massage Effleurage, The Professional Massage Academy
