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:

The Pregnant Massage Therapist

January 3rd, 2013

As a massage therapist you may occasionally work with pregnant clients, or they may be your main clientele. You know how to give them a prenatal massage and can give them advice and direction in conjunction with other healthcare providers. But when it comes to your own pregnancy – do you know what precautions to take in your practice?

Real Life Stories: When a Client Wants You to Lie

December 7th, 2012

If a client asks you to submit a false or altered claim, always remember to ask yourself, “Is it worth losing my license, jail time and a hefty fine?” The answer should always be no!

Part 2: The Importance of the Hara in Massage Therapy – Using Your Hara

December 6th, 2012

Using the client’s Hara as an assessment tool for massage was discussed in Part 1 of this series. In Part 2, learn how using your own Hara during a massage session helps to increase effectiveness while reducing the stress on your own body.

Part 1: The Importance of the Hara in Massage Therapy – An Assessment Tool

November 7th, 2012

The Hara is perhaps considered the most important aspect of an effective Asian bodywork session, for both the giver and the receiver. The significance of it is usually learned when training in Zen Shiatsu. Discover where the Hara is located as well as how using and addressing the Hara can be effective with other types of bodywork.

7 Types of Headaches

November 5th, 2012

Headache pain is the most often reported type of pain in the U.S. Learn about some of the most common types of headache pain, and if massage can help to alleviate or reduce the frequency of this sometimes debilitating infirmity.

Three Types of Facial Pain and Massage Therapy

September 28th, 2012

Facial pain can be caused by several different pathologies. Knowing the cause of the pain is the first step in taking steps to ease or eliminate it. Learn about three types of facial pain and whether they can be helped with massage therapy or if they need more serious intervention.

Acupressure for Headaches

September 27th, 2012

Headache pain is the most often reported health problem in America. At times it can be debilitating, but most of us try to work through it and get through the day. If you have clients who report getting headaches, whether they be migraine, stress related or even sinus pain, read about some common acupoints you can use along with your usual techniques – they might just prove useful in easing this uncomfortable ailment.

OMG – I Think I’ve Got It! Cyberchondria

August 30th, 2012

You probably have a few clients like this. They come in with all kinds of aches and pains and are sure they have something serious. Why? Because they researched their symptoms on the Internet, checked out various medical websites and ultimately self-diagnosed themselves as having some rare form of ailment. Read how cyberchondria is on the rise and how it may affect both you and your massage clients.

Can Massage Therapy Reduce Headache Occurrence?

August 28th, 2012

Did you know there are approximately 200 kinds of headaches? The International Headache Society has listed them all but, to make it a bit easier, they have also broken them down into three main categories: Primary, Secondary and Cranial Neuralgia/Primary Facial Pain/Other. Learn about which ones can be helped by massage therapy and which may need a different kind of intervention.

The Soft Sell Approach to Retail

August 1st, 2012

Have you ever been approached by a sales person who seems desperate and a little too eager to sell you a product? How does that make you feel? Learn about the soft sell approach to retail. It is a method that will keep both you and your massage clients happy.