About My Aches: Hammertoe
Hammertoe: What is it? What does it feel like? What causes it? Can Massage help? What can I do on my own? Learn more about this ache.
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Mar 22
Massage Tools You Probably Already Own
Massage tools are handy, but you may already have tools that can help laying around your house...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Mar 8
Breathing for relaxation
Stress is all around us - but breathing can help - and it something we do all the time. Use your breath to help relieve stress.
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Mar 2
About My Aches: Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis: What is it? What does it feel like? What Causes it? Can Massage Help? What can I do on my own?
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Feb 22
What is a Hot Stone Massage?
Hot Stone Massage - what exactly is it and what is the point? About this unique massage modality...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Feb 8
Aren’t all massages the same? The benefits of massage specialization.
We all know that there are many benefits of massage and it can do different things for different people. Not everyone ...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Feb 2
About My Aches: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What is it? What Does it feel like? What causes it? Learn some basics about this common condition.
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Jan 8, 2021
Lotions, oils, and your skin
Especially during the winter, dry, itchy skin can have you reaching for the nearest bottle of body lotion to try and get some relief...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Dec 30, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #20
Many times people fall asleep during their massage, and then they wake up and apologize. No apology necessary! If you fall asleep, it means
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Dec 24, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #19
Massage isn't all relaxation and pampering - it can cause changes on an internal level and have big a impact on your body. This is why...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Dec 21, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #18
Time is valuable. And committing to getting a massage takes time. Some people dismiss the idea of getting a massage because...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Dec 15, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #17
Occasionally, a massage can be feeling great and then the therapist gets to a spot that just tickles. Some people can...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Dec 9, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #16
This tip is more of a suggestion for comfort. If someone eats a big meal before laying on a table for a half hour+, it is likely they may...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Dec 4, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #15
One of the things that makes many people uncomfortable about receiving a massage is the thought of "being naked" in a room alone with...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Nov 30, 2020
5 Common fears about getting a massage
Some people love massage and others don't. I know, it sounds crazy - with all of it's benefits and how great it makes you feel, how can...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Nov 25, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #14
I wrote this tip because I get asked this question frequently. Unfortunately, what regular health insurance covers varies from state to...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Nov 18, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #13
Many people have those "always tight" spots. It could be the neck and shoulders where you typically hold stress, or an old knee injury...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Nov 12, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #12
Massage can be a tricky business. On one hand, it can be viewed as a luxury, a service that is provided to make you feel good...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Nov 3, 2020
20 Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #11
One of the biggest reasons why people don't return to a particular therapist is because the massage wasn't the pressure the client needed...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Nov 2, 2020
The Basics of Aromatherapy
Do certain smells remind you of things? Aromatherapy uses different scents and smells to create a change in the body by...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Oct 28, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #10
Your therapist wants to make sure your massage gives you both relaxation, and help with your problem areas. Despite the perspective of...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Oct 22, 2020
20 Massage Tips For (the rest of) 2020 #9
I have seen the following scenario play out many times: Client:"My [shoulder, neck, random other body part] hurts. It's been like that for..
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Oct 13, 2020
20 Massage Tips for (the rest of) 2020 #8
Many people never want their massage to end, but just because it is over, doesn't mean you have to immediately hop up and run. After...
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Karen Stoner, LMT
- Oct 12, 2020
When Should I NOT Get A Massage?
There are hundreds of articles, web pages, and experts who will tell you all the benefits of massage therapy and how often ...
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