Specialty Massage Techniques
Students at The Professional Massage Academy learn speciality massage techniques such as lymph massage, reflexology, and more in addition to core modalities like Swedish massage and Deep Tissue Massage. Watch the video to learn more about these specialty techniques and how our program allows students to explore their interests. Read our frequently asked questions about […]
Carpal Tunnel and Massage Therapy
What is Carpal Tunnel? WebMD defines carpal tunnel syndrome as “also being called median nerve compression, a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand.” This painful and often stubborn condition is named for the area of the body called the carpal tunnel, which is located in the arm near the inside of […]
How Can Massage Therapy Help Tendonitis?
Tendons are the connection between the muscle and bone in our bodies, and tendon fibers are what make up the tendon. The tendons can get injured or disrupted and cause pain and dysfunction termed as “tendonitis” or “tendonosis.” This is common in areas near joints such as the shoulder, elbow, and knee. The term “-itis” […]
Clients: How to Come Prepared for Your Massage
There are often many questions that massage therapy clients have prior to their first massage, and often people want to know how to prepare. There are few tips we can give you in order to get the most out of your massage experience and feel adequately prepared. Tips for Massage Therapy Clients 1. What type […]
Introduction to Sports Massage: Video
Sports massage is a specialized massage therapy technique aimed at helping active clients prevent and heal from injuries caused by sports or other activity. In this video, learn about introductory elements to sports massage as well as how sports massage can help specific injuries like tennis elbow. Interested in learning more about our online massage […]
How Is Reflexology Different Than Massage?
What is Reflexology Massage? Reflexology is considered the use of targeted pressure points and particular reflexology points on the body. The overall effect can be to restore the overall flow of energy in the body, improve the effectiveness of the body’s innate healing, stimulate certain areas of the body, or relieve pain, pressure, stiffness, and […]
Reflexology Series: Foot Massage
In reflexology, pressure is applied to certain points or parts of the body and/or foot. The theory of reflexology for feet is that these regions of the body have peripheral nerve endings that sense pressure and adjust. There are certain areas of the feet that correspond with certain areas of the body, that may seem […]
The Principles of Chinese Massage
Chinese massage is thought to be the oldest system of bodywork and massage. This originated in ancient China, and is one of the four main branches of traditional Chinese Medicine. The other branches are acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese herbal medicine. Another name for Chinese massage is Tuina or “tui-na,” pronounced twee-nah. Chinese Massage Explained […]
What Is Acupressure?
Acupressure is traditionally used in Chinese traditional medicine and targets certain pressure points called “acupoints.” The person performing the acupressure may use their fingers and hands to apply firm pressure to the acupoint. There should not be pain experienced during this technique, however it may feel like firm pressure and there may be a bit […]
Pressure Point Series: Hand Massage
There are thought to be many pressure points throughout the body. One area of particular importance is the hand. There are many sensitive areas of the hand as well as particular points that are considered to relate to other regions of the body. When these points are firmly pressed, in a technique called hand massage, […]