Emergency Board Meeting

Wendy Coon, LMT

Published on: 15/12/2025

Discover BOD-É-NOMICS Volume 2: The interconnected cycle of your body, eating habits, and money. For female massage therapists ready to break burnout and run their body like a profitable business. Read Chapter 2 free!

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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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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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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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