How to Be Professional as a Massage Therapist

PMA How to Be Professional

When people come in for a massage therapy appointment, they want to feel like they are in the hands of a trained professional. The Massage Therapist should strive to come across in a professional manner, and realize that there is a lot of trust involved on the side of the client and in the process […]

How To Interact With Your Massage Clients

PMA Interacting with clients

Interacting with massage clients is an important part of every massage. It is great to ask clients questions prior to a massage session, as well as throughout a massage. This will engage that person, and allow you to figure out their needs so that the massage session will be what they are looking for. The […]

When Not To Get a Massage

PMA When To Not Get a Massage

There are times when massage therapy is not the right approach based on one’s condition or what they are going through at that current time. In our previous blog titled, “When Should I Not Get a Massage” we discussed instances when one should not get a massage. This article will elaborate further on when to […]

Trigger Points and Massage Therapy

Trigger Points PMA

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 tissue that, when compressed, is locally tender and, if […]

6 Tips To Grow Your Massage Business

Massage Business Tips PMA

There are many ways to grow your massage business so that you are helping as many people as you can! Here are six tips to help you grow your business fast and effectively. 1. Offer Loyalty Rewards and Referral Programs People love to earn points, have a punch card, get a referral credit or discount. […]

The Principles of Chinese Massage

Chinese Massage PMA

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 […]