It's Just a Word (Or Is It?)

It's Just a Word (Or Is It?)

It's Just a Word (Or Is It?)Wendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 23/11/2025

Why does the word "selfish" bother you? After yesterday's class discussion, I'm exploring word choice, my PT's wisdom, and why "it's better to give than receive" creates burnout.

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What Consistency Actually Looks Like at 57

What Consistency Actually Looks Like at 57

What Consistency Actually Looks Like at 57Wendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 09/11/2025

Senior citizen at the grocery store? I'm 57 and stronger than I was at 27. This week I broke my exercise streak—and that was the most consistent thing I could do. Listening to your body IS consistency. West Michigan massage therapy CE.

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I Was Crawling Up the Stairs, Crying. Here's What I Learned."

I Was Crawling Up the Stairs, Crying. Here's What I Learned."

I Was Crawling Up the Stairs, Crying. Here's What I Learned."Wendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 08/11/2025

I was crawling up stairs, crying from sacrum pain. Weekly chiropractic adjustments never lasted. Then I discovered pelvic floor MFR work and Pilates. Now? Four adjustments a year. Here's what changed when I addressed the root cause. West Michigan.

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What Changed When I Started Treating Self-Care Like a Real Job

What Changed When I Started Treating Self-Care Like a Real Job

What Changed When I Started Treating Self-Care Like a Real JobWendy Coon, LMT
Published on: 05/11/2025

Self-care is a full-time job. Since making it a priority, I wake up excited to move instead of dragging myself out of bed. Here's what I'm doing (and what changed). Workshop for LMTs November 22, West Michigan.

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