Why Massage Therapy for Your Next Career
When it comes to starting school, changing a career path or adding on a second career, there can be many different obstacles such as time, money and location. Our massage therapy programs at The Professional Massage Academy (PMA) can help solve these common issues. Massage therapy is a great choice for your next career change! […]
Avoiding Carpal Tunnel as a Massage Therapist
Carpal tunnel is a disorder that is caused by irritation or compression of the Median Nerve. The symptoms can include pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in one or both hands or arms. This can come about due to many factors, to include repetitive use of the hands or arms, tightness in the muscles, poor posture […]
Self Massage: How To and Benefits
If you don’t have the time to schedule a massage and need immediate relief, it’s hard to know how to help relieve your pain in a safe and effective way. Today, we will be going over different ways to self massage and the benefits that regular self massage can provide.
What to Expect After Your First Massage
It is especially helpful to know what to expect after your first massage. This will give you a good indication of what is “normal” and expected, so that you are well-informed. It will also give you an idea of what is not normal, and thus more able to develop a plan in that case. This […]
When Not To 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 […]
How Massage Therapy Can Help You Sleep Better
We spend around ⅓ of our lives sleeping or trying to sleep. Sleep is vital for our bodies to heal, recover, and function during our day to day. We are always trying to find different ways to sleep better and longer to give our bodies the rest we need. Some people try pills or supplements […]
7 Effective Study Tips For Students
Learning how to study effectively can be a great skill for students that can really impact their ability to learn. There are many different ways to study and learn, and it is important to find the tools that are best for you. For example, some people are more visual learners versus auditory learners, and they […]
Top 5 Facial Massage Benefits
When thinking about booking a massage, many people might think about their back pain, or sore leg muscles and it is easy to forget the importance of massage for the muscles in your face. In a recent Facebook Live, went over the top 5 ways massaging the face can be beneficial for you and your […]
Advanced Massage Techniques You Should Utilize
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 advanced techniques that a massage therapist may incorporate […]
First Steps to Your Massage Career
It is an exciting experience to work toward a goal and achieve it, especially when choosing a career path. A career in massage therapy is a wonderful and rewarding journey, and is definitely an achievable goal with some hard work and dedication. This article will outline the first steps to your massage career. Step 1: […]