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Massage Tips and Trivia: The skin is the body's largest organ
The skin is the body's largest organ.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Sep 8, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage Therapists receive hundreds of hours of training
Massage Therapists go to school and receive hundreds of hours of training to do what they do. Many states also require therapists take ...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Sep 1, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: In some states you must give written consent for every massage
In some states, you must give written consent before receiving a massage - every time. Without written consent, the massage therapist could
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 25, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: If you drink alcohol after a massage, you might get drunk faster
If you drink alcohol after a massage, you might get drunk faster
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 18, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Your muscles are actually bundles of muscle fibers
Your muscles are actually bundles of muscle fibers that range in size and quantity depending on how those muscles or body parts are used
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 11, 2022
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Pregnancy and Massage: 3rd Trimester
A few things to expect in the third trimester of pregnancy, and how massage can help.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 8, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage can release the body's natural painkillers - endorphins
Massage can release the body's natural painkillers - endorphins
Karen Stoner, LMT
Aug 4, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage Therapists do not care if you have funky-looking feet
Massage Therapists do not care if you have funky-looking feet
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 28, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: The best compliment you can give your Massage Therapist is a referral
The best compliment you can give your Massage Therapist is a referral
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 21, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing in history
Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing in history.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 14, 2022
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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.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 12, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: A Contraindication is something that makes massage not recommended
A Contraindication is a condition or something that makes massage not recommended because massage can make something worse...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jul 7, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massaging a pregnant woman's feet will not send her into premature labor
Massaging a pregnant woman's feet will not send her into premature labor.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jun 30, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: There are about 5 million touch receptors in our skin
There are about 5 million touch receptors in our skin.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jun 23, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: You don't always have to undress to receive a massage
You don't always have to undress to receive a massage - chair massage and other modalities can be done over clothing.
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jun 16, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage can help premature infants gain weight
Studies have shown that massage can help premature infants gain weight
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jun 9, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: "Swedish Massage" was not developed in Sweden
Despite the name, 'Swedish Massage' was not developed in Sweden
Karen Stoner, LMT
Jun 2, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage is most effective when part of a regular health routine
Massage is most effective when is it made part of a regular health routine
Karen Stoner, LMT
May 26, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Massage isn't just for people - animals can also benefit from massage
Massage isn't just for people - animals can also benefit from getting a massage.
Karen Stoner, LMT
May 19, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Regular Massage May Reduce The Need For Painkillers
Receiving regular massage for chronic conditions may reduce the need for painkillers and opioids.
Karen Stoner, LMT
May 12, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Your Massage Therapist Doesn't Care If You Haven't Shaved Your Legs
Your Massage Therapist doesn't care if you haven't shaved your legs or cut your toenails.
Karen Stoner, LMT
May 5, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Deep pressure isn't always necessary, especially if it hurts
It is always ok to tell your massage therapist that they are working too deep - deep doesn't always mean better especially if it makes you..
Karen Stoner, LMT
Apr 28, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: Hot Stone Massage uses heated stones to do the massage
Hot Stone Massage is a form of massage that uses heated basalt (lava) stones to perform the massage
Karen Stoner, LMT
Apr 21, 2022
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Massage Tips and Trivia: There are over 80 different modalities of massage therapy
There are over 80 different modalities of massage therapy. Some therapists specialize on specific ones, others use a blend of several...
Karen Stoner, LMT
Apr 14, 2022
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