by PMA | Oct 12, 2021 | Massage Techniques
There are a plethora of massage therapy techniques available to choose from, and often it is based on the needs of the client. The most important part of the time with the client before the massage is to figure out their needs. There are certain techniques and...
by PMA | Oct 9, 2021 | Massage Therapy Information
When deciding on the right massage for you or your client, there are many options to choose from. The type of techniques used, the amount of time and also, what type of table or chair to use are all things to think about before choosing the perfect massage for you or...
by PMA | Oct 7, 2021 | Massage Techniques
Trigger points are areas in the muscles also referred to as “knots.” The definition of a trigger point, as described in Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual By Janet G. Travell, MD and David G. Simons, MD is, “a focus of hyperirritability in a...
by PMA | Mar 11, 2021 | Feather Stroking, Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, The Professional Massage Academy
There are many types of massage therapy techniques that range from deep pressure with invigorating effects to light pressure for relaxation effects. There are also techniques used between other stroke techniques in order to make the massage cohesive. Feather stroking...
by PMA | Mar 11, 2021 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
Fascia is the connective tissue structure that is between the skin and the muscle in our bodies, as well as surrounds internal structures in our body. The analogy often made is that it is similar to the “pith,” which is the spongy white substance that’s between...
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