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Why can't I get a massage if I have a sunburn?
Summer can mean sunburns, but sunburns and massage are not a good combination!
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 29
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Ticklish, Sensitive, and other touch concerns - can I still get a massage?
If touch isn't comfortable, massage isn't possible. Is it?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 1
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Different Massage Strokes and why they are used
Every massage usually uses a few different types of massage strokes. So what are they, and why are they used?
Karen Stoner, LMT
May 27
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Pretty flowers, painful back - and how massage can help!
Spring means gardening and yard work - but also painful muscles! How can massage help?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Apr 29
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How Stress Causes Muscle Pain and How Massage Therapy Can Help
We know stress can cause pain, but how and why?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Mar 25
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What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
You may have heard of lymph and your lymphatic system, but what exactly is it, and why does it need it’s own type of massage?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Feb 25
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Why Do Massage Therapists Use Oils or Lotions During a Massage?
Massage therapists use lotions, oils, or other products during their sessions. But why?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jan 28
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Just Breathe: How breathing enhances your massage therapy session
Want to make your massage more effective? Just breathe!
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 31, 2024
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Low back pain is a pain in the butt (literally!)
Low back pain is a pain, but the problem may not be in the back!
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 17, 2024
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Can Massage Therapy help boost your immune system?
Massage Therapy can help the body in a lot of ways - including helping your immune system!
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 3, 2024
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Can I work out after a massage?
Work out before or after a massage? The answer isn't one-size-fits-all.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Oct 22, 2024
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Why Massage Therapists Ask You to Undress
Massage Therapists usually say "disrobe to your comfort level" but what does that mean, and why?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Oct 8, 2024
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Why "deep" massage isn't always better
Massage has to be painfully deep to be effective - right? Not so fast...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Sep 10, 2024
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Massage and your mood, stress, and relaxation
We know massage can help you relax, but how exactly? This is what massage does to the stuff that makes you calm.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 27, 2024
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How Massage Therapy Supports Healthy Aging
Massage Therapy is not just for the young. See how it can help with the older stage of life.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 13, 2024
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Stuff I'm studying: Deluxe Cold Stone Face Massage Treatment
A facial with honey, cupping, plus warm and cold stone face massage - I learned a lot in one class!
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 16, 2024
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Massage Therapy and Workplace Wellness
Did you know massage can help you at work?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jun 18, 2024
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Should I book a massage with a solo therapist or a spa?
Ready to schedule a massage but don't know if you should choose a solo therapist or a big spa? Here are some things to narrow it down.
Karen Stoner, LMT
May 21, 2024
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What's the difference between Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Doctors?
If you are hurting, you want to see a specialist to stop your pain. But should you see a Massage Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Doctor?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Apr 23, 2024
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How can massage therapy help low back pain?
We know massage can help low back pain, but how exactly?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Mar 26, 2024
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What do I need to know before my first massage? (Part 2: The Don'ts)
What do you need to know before your first massage? Here are some things to avoid.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Feb 27, 2024
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What do I need to know before my first massage? (Part 1: The Dos)
Getting a massage shouldn't be intimidating. Here is a walk through of what you can expect in a typical session.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Feb 13, 2024
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Massage and Restless Leg Syndrome
Can Massage Therapy Help Restless Leg Syndrome?
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jan 16, 2024
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Popular aromatherapy scents and their benefits
A look at some more popular aromatherapy scents and their benefits
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 21, 2023
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