by PMA | Jul 14, 2021 | Massage Techniques
Craniosacral massage therapy is a very specialized technique that is often gentle in application and relaxing to the client. The therapist uses their fingertips to sense the cranial rhythmic impulse of the body, and often applies certain therapeutic techniques in the...
by PMA | Aug 6, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
by PMA | Jul 8, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
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...
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 | 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...
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