New IMA Talk – A podcast with Harata Te Amo & Rangi Mclean from New Zealand
The latest IMA Massage Podcast is with Harata Te Amo & Rangi Mclean from New Zealand. The New Zealanders came
Read MoreNext Championship July 3 – July 5 2026 in Copenhagen
The latest IMA Massage Podcast is with Harata Te Amo & Rangi Mclean from New Zealand. The New Zealanders came
Read MoreThe speed of massage strokes plays a crucial role in how the body responds to treatment. It’s not just about
Read MoreIn this article I have written 60 minor advises in how to prepare for massage championships (especially for the World
Read MoreTodays article is written by Anna Baroni, it is an article explaining the ideas behind her famous Therapeutic Physio Massage
Read MoreThe latest IMA Massage Podcast is with Krista Harris, the World Massage Champion 2024 in the Wellness category and overall
Read MoreThe World Massage Championship in Copenhagen has just ended, an event that continues to attract talent from all over the
Read MoreLeadership is not a title; it is a responsibility. To lead well is to inspire, to guide, and to create
Read MoreAfter the fall of Rome, public baths and massage culture declined sharply. 🛁The Christian Church often discouraged bathing and massage, associating
Read MoreThese days the International Massage Association is posting many articles from the New IMA Massage Museum. One of the most
Read MoreDid you know there was massage in the ancient world? Here are five examples. India 1500 B.CE. Keralite foot massage
Read MoreDid you know that vibration was the first massage stroke imitated by mechanical devices? The first mechanical device that could
Read MoreIn the early 1980s, American massage therapist David Palmer faced a challenge: How could massage become more accessible to people
Read MoreTitle: Massage Scene from Ancient Temple Relief – A Glimpse into Traditional Healing Origin: India Period: Likely 11th–13th century CE
Read MoreTitle: Royal or Divine Woman Receiving a Foot Massage – Ancient Indian Stone Relief Origin: India Period: Likely between 9th–12th
Read MoreArtist: Raja Ravi Varma (attributed style) Medium: Watercolor on paper Period: Late 19th to early 20th century Cultural Context: Hindu
Read MoreOrigin: Thailand Period: Rooted in ancient healing traditions (over 2,500 years), visually documented in the 19th century under King Rama
Read MoreJohan Georg Mezger (1838–1909) The Medical Pioneer Who Gave Massage a Scientific Foundation Johan Georg Mezger was a Dutch physician
Read MoreHere’s a curated historical illustration of Swedish massage—a classic treatment method originating in 19th-century Sweden. This image shows a therapist
Read MoreThe latest IMA Massage Podcast is with Michelle Flynn from the irish Massage Therapy Association. The Irish Massage Therapy Association
Read MoreIt is a unique therapeutic method that emerged from the fusion of physiotherapy and various therapeutic styles. A key role
Read MoreBesides hosting the World Championship in Massage, the International Massage Association is together with our partners educating Massage Teachers. Our
Read MoreAs the IMA Founder I am very often asked why humans love to receive massages, it made me reflect about
Read MoreShiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic technique that has gained global recognition for its holistic approach to health and well-being. Rooted
Read MoreScar tissue forms as part of the body’s natural healing process following injuries, surgeries, or burns. While scarring is a
Read MoreIn recent years, social media has transformed the way people access information about massage therapy. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube,
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