What Are the Benefits of Myofascial Release?

What Are the Benefits of Myofascial Release?

What Are the Benefits of Myofascial Release?Wendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 02/06/2026

Your body is always communicating. Learn how Myofascial Release may help reduce tension, improve mobility, and increase body awareness through a slower, listening-based approach that follows the tissue instead of forcing it.

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We Never Regret Taking Care of Ourselves

We Never Regret Taking Care of Ourselves

We Never Regret Taking Care of OurselvesWendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 06/01/2026

A reflection on why people never regret taking time for self-care—and how listening to the body helps us feel better and more grounded.

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Stop. You're Doing It Wrong.

Stop. You're Doing It Wrong.

Stop. You're Doing It Wrong.Wendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 26/11/2025

A client stopped me mid-session and said, "You don't know what you're doing." That moment of humiliation changed my entire career. Here's why uncomfortable feedback is the most valuable kind.

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I Couldn't Pull the Barrel Back. My Grip Was Gone.

I Couldn't Pull the Barrel Back. My Grip Was Gone.

I Couldn't Pull the Barrel Back. My Grip Was Gone.Wendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 19/11/2025

I couldn't load my own gun. My left hand was that weak. For years, I'd been losing grip strength during massage sessions—compensating, switching hands, avoiding techniques I used to love. I thought I was adapting. I was actually ignoring a problem that started in my neck. Here's how I got my grip back and what every LMT needs to know about body mechanics before it's too late.

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