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 lightly on,” and is composed of long, stroking movements. On the other hand, […]
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 point therapy is very effective for use to relieve stiffness […]
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 percussion. It is common for people to think of Swedish massage […]