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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Are you a Client Pleaser? And hurting your body?

Wendy Coon, LMT

Published on: 16/11/2025

"More pressure." I kept digging deeper even though my body screamed stop. I thought client-pleasing meant better service. I was wrong. Here's how I learned to set boundaries that protect my body and actually help clients heal.

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

Wendy 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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The 5-Minute Pre-Client Ritual That Saves Your Hands

Wendy Coon, LMT

Published on: 03/10/2025

Warm up your hands, ground your energy, and clear what you absorbed between clients. A 5-minute ritual that prevents injury and keeps you from carrying client stress home.

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