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Mini Massage Lesson: Hand
Typing, gardening, cleaning, cooking - your hands go through a lot...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Apr 22, 2021
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Mini Massage Lesson: Quads
Weekend warriors, carrying moving boxes up and down stairs, - your quads go through a lot...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Mar 25, 2021
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How is a Prenatal Massage different than a regular massage?
Pregnancy hurts. There is no way around it. While some people may be blessed with easy pregnancies with little to no issues, others ...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Mar 15, 2021
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Pregnancy and Massage: 1st Trimester
The First Trimester of pregnancy is filled with big changes, both physically and emotionally...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Mar 1, 2021
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Mini Massage Lesson: Forearm
Shoveling snow, typing on your keyboard, picking up your kids - your forearms go through a lot. Get a small amount of quick relief with...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Feb 25, 2021
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Help for "Computer Back"
We are all spending a lot of time sitting in front of our computers these days, so it isn't surprising that one of the biggest complaints...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Feb 16, 2021
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Stuff I Studied in Quarantine Part 2: Advanced Prenatal Massage
Ok, so this course I didn't totally complete while we were locked down, but it was the quarantine that allowed me to take it. I already...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jan 25, 2021
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jan 7, 2021
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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
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 30, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 24, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 21, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 15, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 9, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Dec 4, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 30, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 25, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 18, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 12, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 3, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Nov 2, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Oct 28, 2020
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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..
Karen Stoner, LMT
Oct 22, 2020
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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...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Oct 13, 2020
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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 ...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Oct 12, 2020
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