Mindful Therapeutics

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Why did I go to massage school?
Was I really pregnant starting massage school?
Who knew how much laundry an RMT would have to do. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Learn my backstory and why I became a massage therapist.

YES, YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM HAS A PUMP!

There are many wellness influencers online (and doctors) that state the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump. That you NEED to complete all or most of these things in order to move your lymph fluid:
⚪️ rebound
⚪️ open lymph nodes
⚪️ use a vibration plate
⚪️ skip or jump
⚪️ dry brush

‼️FALSE! ‼️

Let me introduce to you LYMPHANGIONS. Located between two unidirectional valves in a lymph vessel, lymphagions consist of smooth muscle tissue which PUMP the lymph fluid forward.

Stay calm everyone. You do not NEED to rebound everyday just to ensure your lymph fluid moves forward. Your body is designed to do that job for you.

If you find those activities listed above do help with fluid retention, stagnant lymph fluid or overall inflammation, then do it! But don’t do it because an influencer online scared you into it. Protect your peace. ✌🏼

To my fellow lymphatic drainage therapists - you already know. To everyone else - it’s time you do too. These are the hills I die on in this field, every single day.

✨ Light pressure IS work - deeper pressure is NOT better. Unlike traditional massage, lymphatic drainage uses light pressure to mobilize the lymphatic system, which lies directly beneath the skin.

✨ This is not a detox trend, it’s legitimate medical therapy.
LDT is a powerful tool for people whose lymphatic system is compromised from surgery, illness, or injury.

✨No, it will not make you lose weight.
LDT can reduce swelling and give the temporary appearance of slimmer, tighter skin — however, there is no evidence that it causes weight loss.

✨ Sequence and direction matter, you can’t just wing it.
LDT follows a specific sequence, starting with the main drains in the body, so that congested lymph fluid has somewhere to go.

✨ Post-surgical lymphatic work is not optional, it is the recovery.
Depending on the surgery, lymph nodes may have been removed. This can cause congestion in limbs when the lymph nodes left behind are overworked. As a LDT therapist, I can redirect congested lymph fluid so swelling goes down.

If any of these resonates with you, you’re in the right place! 💕

✨Lymph and massage connection ✨

A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that participants who received massage showed significant increases in lymphocytes — the white blood cells that help defend the body against disease — compared to a control group. NK cells in particular, which are your body’s first-responder immune cells against viruses and abnormal cells, were notably elevated post-massage.

While massage does indirectly affect the lymphatic system, manual lymphatic drainage directly impacts it! Receiving both massage and lymphatic drainage is the perfect combo to:
✨ reduce inflammation
✨ decrease muscle tension
✨ address headaches and migraines
✨ reduce bloating
✨ support immune function
✨ increase mobility
✨ and many more benefits!

I have many clients ask for both massage and lymphatic drainage during their treatment. It’s perfect for the client’s health goals and makes my job easier. Never had both treatments before? Just ask at the beginning of your appointment.

To my fellow lymphatic drainage therapists - you already know. To everyone else - it’s time you do too. These are the hills I die on in this field, every single day.

✨ Light pressure IS work - deeper pressure is NOT better. Unlike traditional massage, lymphatic drainage uses light pressure to mobilize the lymphatic system, which lies directly beneath the skin.

✨ This is not a detox trend, it’s legitimate medial therapy.
LDT is a powerful tool for people whose lymphatic system is compromised from surgery, illness, or injury.

✨No, it will not make you lose weight.
LDT can reduce swelling and give the temporary appearance of slimmer, tighter skin — however, there is no evidence that it causes weight loss.

✨ Sequence and direction matter, you can’t just wing it.
LDT follows a specific sequence, starting with the main drains in the body, so that congested lymph fluid has somewhere to go.

✨ Post-surgical lymphatic work is not optional, it is the recovery.
Depending on the surgery, lymph nodes may have been removed. This can cause congestion in limbs when the lymph nodes left behind are overworked. As a LDT therapist, I can redirect congested lymph fluid so swelling goes down.

If any of these resonates with you, you’re in the right place! 💕