Self Massage: How To Relieve Pain
“Self-massage” refers to techniques that someone can perform on themselves in order to massage areas of their own body. There are many types of self massage techniques that can be employed. There also can be varying levels of depth to the techniques as well as different reasoning to perform them. People who employ self-massage techniques […]
Massage Therapy Product Recommendations
As a massage therapist, the tools you use are critical for ensuring a relaxing and successful massage for your client. Each massage technique requires a different approach, and you will use different products depending on which technique you’re performing. Lotion, for example, is ideal for a deep tissue massage as it allows the therapist to […]
Thai Massage: What Is It?
Thai massage is also referred to as “Thai yoga massage.” This is a traditional massage technique that combines acupressure, Ayurvedic principles, and assisted movements and postures such as those in yoga. There are “energy lines” that are meant to be affected with this type of massage. How Does It Differ From Western Techniques? Western massage […]
How Do Sunburns Affect Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy can be very helpful for many conditions in the body, including conditions related to the skin. People with certain conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can benefit from massage therapy. Also, some skin irritations could be increased with the use of products containing certain ingredients that are chemicals. Other more natural, simple products […]
Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relaxes and de-stresses, but did you know that there are numerous health benefits to it as well? We’re explaining how massage therapy can improve your health on one of our recent Facebook lives! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Hear from our graduates!
Deep Tissue Massage: Demo
Watch as our instructor Marie walks through proper thumb technique for deep tissue massage! This technique is one of many that students learn and perform with instructors during their hands-on, in-person training. Learn more about our massage therapy program!
Low Back Pain: How Can Massage Therapy Help?
Thousands of Americans experience low back pain each year. This is one of the most common complaints in terms of orthopedic conditions. Back pain can also greatly affect one’s quality of life and relates to their ability to work, live an active lifestyle and be pain-free. How Can Massage Therapy Help? Massage therapy can help […]
Deep Tissue Massage: Demo
Watch as our Director of Education, Jason, demonstrates a deep tissue massage technique! Have questions about our online massage therapy program? Visit our FAQ page. Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook
What Is Cupping Massage?
As many people remember, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps had large red circles during the Rio Olympic games a few years ago. Cupping has been practiced throughout Asia for thousands of years, and is now a very popular technique that Massage Therapists perform. Cupping massage can produce overall effects such as decreased pain, improved flexibility and […]
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 […]