Our Star Skin by Tana Parry

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/what-is-lymphatic-drainage/ -transcript

What is lymphatic drainage, anyway? A new wellness trend focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system. What does this system do, and is there science to back these claims?

My office for the day!
(Just ignore the laundry, that’s part of the deal)

Hard to believe it was three years ago this week when I first fell in love with Petaluma!
The experience of visiting the Laurel Skin “Barn” learning how the products are made. Watching from start to finish each individual ingredient’s transformation from raw flower/root/petal etc. to infused product and how they sit for no more than two weeks in “the shed” prior to being shipped to us estheticians was beyond fascinating!

It was through our educator, Andrea where I found out about Gay Lee and where to find the absolute best training for traditional Vodder MLD!

I cannot wait until May ‘27 to come back for a new retreat but until then I will continue to wave at the Barn as I go to and from School of MLD for classes!

There’s so much yummy goodness in the connections I’ve made with California,
I am so happy I get to visit so often. You just never know when a chance meeting becomes a lifelong friend (or two or four or more)

I have loved California ever since my first visit in 1988. Keep up the good work y’all and I’ll bring back some Cali love for the Midwest!!

Fall classes will officially begin this weekend School of MLD
First up is the first half of Applied Vodder MLD.
Two lectures and a few demos. One lecture I have done before and the other is a new one for me! The demos will be all new and the class is full!

Let’s Go Lymph Flow!

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Health Trend or Hype: Is Lymphatic Massage Right for You? Between cold plunges and sauna sessions, lymphatic massage has emerged as the latest viral wellness trend promising immediate contouring and detox results. We talked to local experts to demystify the technique, break down the different methods, and answer the big question: do the results actually la...

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While this is not the school where I teach, it is a reputable source—and there is a valuable message here that I happen to completely agree with.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is super hot right now. Eventually, the media will move on to the next big thing. But Dr. Vodder’s MLD has been around for nearly 100 years for a reason.

Shortly into my first class or two, I remember wondering, why on earth are we studying so much theory?

Now I teach it.

The theory matters. Understanding how excess interstitial fluid enters the initial lymph vessels, how lymph moves through the system, and how the anatomy and physiology actually work helps us understand why one technique may be more effective than another.

MLD is so much more than learning a sequence of movements. Quality education from a qualified source matters.

I could go on and on—but instead, I need to go write my lectures for my upcoming classes in California. 😂

So I'll leave you with this excellent article instead.

After 40 Years of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, This Is What I Know - astecc.com Trends come and go. They are of the moment: seized upon, touted and promoted by the media, creating a “Must Have, Must Do” buzz. For clarity, this is the recent history of MLD in the USA. In the late 1980s and ’90s, the practice of MLD expanded greatly within the massage community in the USA, ...

A little Our Star Skin update! ☀️

I’m happy to share that I now accept HSA + FSA cards as a form of payment.

If you have HSA or FSA funds available, you may be able to use them toward eligible services at Our Star Skin, including Manual Lymphatic Drainage or Massage, when covered by your individual plan.

Eligibility varies, so please check with your HSA/FSA plan administrator to confirm whether your service qualifies.

Just one more way to make getting the care you need a little easier.

Your skin has spent a lifetime protecting you.
It’s time to return the favor.