Linda Fehrs, LMT

Linda Fehrs, AAS, LMT is a freelance writer and massage therapy professional licensed by the New York State Department of Education. She is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists. Ms. Fehrs has actively practiced massage therapy in the Mid-Hudson Valley since 2002 with a focus on those with special needs, such as developmental and physical disabilities. She is a graduate of the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy as well as a former instructor at the school. Prior to becoming a massage therapist she was former managing editor of a weekly community newspaper and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Ms. Fehrs currently volunteers with the Red Cross, helping to educate others about emergency preparedness and disaster relief.

Here are my most recent posts:

Bring the Holidays Into Your Practice with Cinnamon Massage

December 11th, 2013

Nothing says “winter is here” quite as effectively as the luxurious scent of cinnamon. The smell conjures up everything from autumn leaves to fat, jolly snowmen. Cinnamon is commonly used in baked goods and hot drinks, but it can also be used in massage. Learn how cinnamon can be healing and helpful during this coming cold season.

Skin Care and Massage Therapy

November 12th, 2013

Massage therapy can be a tool for helping educate clients with regard to things like signs of skin cancer or other skin anomalies that may affect or reflect their overall health.

Massage Therapy and Diabetes

November 12th, 2013

Approximately 30.3 million people in the United States have diabetes with 84.1 million adults having prediabetes – a whopping 33.9% of the US adult population! If left untreated it can be fatal. It is the seventh highest cause of death in the United States. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 422 million individuals with diabetes worldwide. Learn some important facts about diabetes and if massage might be helpful.

Help Our Military Veterans Recover from Post Traumatic Stress

November 8th, 2013

Every November 11th we observe Veterans Day. It is the day we put aside to honor those men and women who have chosen to serve the country by joining the military. Though the veteran population is small, these people make a big impact on our society. Many return to civilian life with physical wounds and ailments, as well as emotional scars, such as post traumatic stress. Massage therapists and other bodyworkers can join together with a healthcare team to bring veterans into the present, help them reconnect mind and body – and work towards a healthier future.

Domestic Violence: It’s Personal

October 21st, 2013

In the U.S. One in every four women will experience some form of domestic violence in her life. When calculated to yearly figures, the numbers show that approximately every 24 seconds a partner will have been abused. That means, by the time you finish reading this article, it is more than likely that 13 women and 2 men will have endured violence at the hand of an intimate partner. Learn the facts about domestic violence and how massage therapy may help.

Real Life Stories: Emotional Outpouring

October 16th, 2013

“It is important for massage therapists to have some basic knowledge about the psychological connection to bodywork in order to know how to deal effectively with an unexpected emotional crisis. Sometimes a referral to a support program or psychologist is in order but, sometimes, a simple hug is all it takes.”

Massage Therapy Helps Keep Dancers on Their Toes

October 15th, 2013

They can glide with ease across a dance floor or perform amazing acrobatics. With years of practice behind them, endless hours of exercise and rehearsals, dancers make the difficult seem easy. Just like professional athletes, all that hard work also means having to keep in tiptop shape. Additionally, it means injuries are part of the job. Learn how dancers can maintain and even prolong their professional careers through the use of massage therapy.

Choosing Massage Lubricants Wisely

October 11th, 2013

Aside from strong hands, the most important tool a massage therapist can have is the right massage lubricant. There are so many choices. Should it be oil, lotion or cream? Should it have good glide or more drag? What ingredients should it have? Learn which ingredients to look for and how they can be of benefit to both you and your clients.

Real Life Stories: Clients Who Fudge Intake Forms

September 11th, 2013

“As the room was dimly lit for relaxation, I did not notice anything unusual on her legs and took what appeared to be a slight discoloration as a birthmark. It was only towards the end of the massage when I worked on the front of her legs that I felt something very hard and ropey under the skin with an octopus-like impression. You could feel tentacle-like extensions, radiating out from a single lump, with slight spider veins and discoloration. Having worked on thousands of people, I had never ever felt anything like it before.”

Massage and Eye Health

August 6th, 2013

August is National Eye Exam Month. From the time we open them in the morning, until the time we close them at night, our eyes are always on call. Our feet get a break when we sit, our hands work intermittently throughout the day but, aside from our ears which never seem to get a break, our eyes are just about the busiest part of our body. Learn how massage can reduce the symptoms experienced with eye fatigue and how bodywork can help keep them healthy.