by PMA | Dec 13, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Swedish Massage, Uncategorized
There are a few key techniques of “Swedish massage,” a popular form of massage therapy that was developed in Sweden in the 18th century. Swedish massage consists of effleurage, petrissage, friction and percussion. Effleurage is a French word that means to “touch...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, Swedish Massage, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Dec 9, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, Swedish Massage
Massage therapy can be very helpful for anxiety relief in many ways. Massage therapy techniques such as effleurage, a Swedish massage technique, are very relaxing overall and help to relieve muscle tightness as well. Massage techniques that focus on overall relaxation...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, Swedish Massage, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Dec 9, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information
Sports massage therapy is a type of massage therapy that is used for a particular athlete or in regards to a certain sport. This can be helpful either before, during or after a game or competition in the sport. The effects of this type of massage can be helpful to...Tags: Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy Benefits, PMA, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Dec 5, 2019 | Massage Techniques
Do you or your clients have a stiff, sore, painful neck? Are they experiencing headaches? Do your clients feel that tension is carried in their neck and shoulders? It sounds like it is time to experience pressure point therapy. What is Pressure Point Therapy? Pressure...Tags: Deep Tissue Pressure Point Therapy, Massage Therapy, PMA
by PMA | Nov 26, 2019 | Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
Massage therapy provides so many amazing health benefits that many of us would benefit from getting massages more frequently. With the different types of massages – some being more gentle while others are deeper or more targeted – there may be certain...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, The Professional Massage Academy
