by PMA | Jun 9, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, Reflexology, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
by PMA | Jun 9, 2020 | Massage Therapy Information, Online Education, The Professional Massage Academy
Massage therapy students at The Professional Massage Academy take a twenty-five hour course called “Business, Law & Ethics” that discusses all things related to being a professional massage therapist. A massage therapist is trained to follow certain codes of...
by PMA | Jun 8, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Reflexology, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
by PMA | Jun 8, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
by PMA | May 14, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy, Uncategorized
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...
by PMA | May 14, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, Pressure Point Therapy, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
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