Why Anatomy Is Important In Massage Therapy
Anatomy is “the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.” Human Anatomy courses are instrumental in many ways to massage therapists. Anatomy is a required course at PMA, and we will explain why anatomy and massage therapy […]
Relaxation Response: What is it?
Massage therapy is a great way to invoke the relaxation response. The relaxation response occurs when the body is no longer in perceived danger, and the autonomic nervous system functioning returns to normal. Our autonomic nervous system is divided into our parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Our parasympathetic system is known as our “rest and […]