Rooted Method

POV: You thought feeling puffy, swollen, exhausted, heavy, or “off” was just part of being an adult in 2026. 👀

Meanwhile your lymphatic system is over here like: “Can someone please move me along?”

Unlike your heart, the lymphatic system doesn’t pump on its own.
It relies on movement, breath, hydration… and sometimes a little support. ✨

So how often should you actually get a lymphatic drainage massage?

For general wellness + maintenance:
Every 3–4 weeks - Perfect for keeping circulation flowing, supporting detoxification, reducing bloating, and maintaining energy.

If you feel bloated, tired, inflamed, or sluggish:
Every 2 weeks - Especially helpful if you:
• Sit for long periods
• Travel often
• Wake up swollen
• Hold fluid in your stomach or legs
• Feel “stuck” in your body

For hormonal bloating + cycle support:
1 session the week before your period
Many clients notice less heaviness, tenderness, and abdominal bloating.

Perimenopause + menopause support:
Every 2–3 weeks
To support inflammation, swelling, fatigue, fluid retention, and overall regulation during hormonal shifts.

But here’s the interesting part… 👇

Most people don’t realize stress impacts lymphatic flow too.

So if your nervous system is constantly in fight-or-flight, your body often holds onto inflammation, fluid, tension, and stagnation differently.

Your body isn’t “high maintenance.”

It’s communicating.

Tell us honestly:

What’s your body been trying to say lately? ⬇️

Everyone’s chasing the next beauty hack while your mitochondria are begging for support.”

Red light therapy is having a moment… and honestly, for good reason. ✨

What most people in Virginia Beach think it does:
• Helps skin glow
• Boosts collagen
• Smooths wrinkles
• Supports post-workout recovery

What it’s also quietly doing behind the scenes:
• Supporting immune health
• Helping calm inflammation
• Easing joint discomfort
• Energizing your cells
• Supporting better sleep
• Helping regulate hormonal balance
• Rejuvenating skin from the inside out

Very “main character energy,” if you ask us.
This isn’t just about looking well.

It’s about creating an environment in the body where healing, recovery, and regulation can actually happen.

And around here? We’re choosing wellness that lasts longer than a trend cycle. ❤️‍🔥

Exceptional therapists are not easy to find and it’s never something we rush.

At Rooted Method, we are intentional about who we bring into our space. Skill matters. Intuition matters. Alignment matters. Every provider must meet the level of care, professionalism, and experience our clients trust us for.

Because your experience here is everything.

After a long and thoughtful search, we are proud to introduce two new therapists to our team: Katherine and Leah.

Katherine is a graduate of Cayce/Reilly School of Massage Therapy with over five years of experience across a variety of therapeutic settings — from chiropractic care to owning her own successful practice. She offers deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, hot stone, sports massage, cupping, couples massage, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, buccal massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. Katherine is deeply passionate about helping clients navigate chronic pain, improve mobility, support injury recovery, and maintain overall wellness. She is also a mother of two and lives locally here in Virginia Beach.

Leah is a graduate of the Arizona School of Massage Therapy and brings over 22 years of experience in luxury spa environments around the world, including leadership roles in high-end settings. Her offerings include deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports massage, prenatal massage, cupping, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, hot stone, facial massage, Swedish massage, and body wraps and scrubs. Leah is passionate about continually expanding her skillset and delivering an elevated, intuitive experience. She resides in Norfolk and is currently restoring an antique home with her husband.

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome these two incredibly talented women to Rooted.

We cannot wait for you to experience their work.

To that point...they have been added to our June schedule creating several new openings. If you've been wanting to get in for some self care, consider this your sign!

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We love when couples come in for sauna.

But there are two very real relationship paths happening here:

Option 1: The “Together” Couple
Books the same time.
Walks in holding hands.
Sits side by side like, “this is our moment.”
Five minutes later…
Talking about schedules, kids, dinner plans, and something someone said in 2018.

Leaves like: “That was lovely… we’ll see you tomorrow.”

Option 2: The “See You Later” Couple
She books Tuesday at 10:00.
He books Thursday at 6:00.
Same package. Same place. Same goal.
Just… not at the same time.
Because nothing says healthy relationship like: “I love you enough to not sit in a hot box with you right now.”
Slides into the sauna alone.
Door closes.
Peace. Quiet. No questions. No needs. Just heat and healing.

Comes home like a brand new human:“You can talk to me now.”

Honestly?
Both are right.
We love the “let’s sweat together” energy…
and we deeply respect the “give me 40 minutes and I’ll be a better partner after” boundary. Which one are you?

Sciatica has entered the chat… and suddenly sitting, driving, sleeping, walking, and even putting on your shoes feels personal. 😵‍💫

Most people think acupuncture is just for “relaxation.”

Meanwhile, clients with sciatica are often walking out saying: “Wait… I can actually move again.”

Sciatica isn’t always just a low back issue.

It can involve inflammation, muscular tension, nerve irritation, compensation patterns, stress on the hips/glutes, and nervous system overload all happening at once.

Acupuncture works by helping the body:
• Calm inflammation
• Increase circulation
• Release muscle guarding + tension
• Reduce pain signaling
• Support nerve function
• Relax the nervous system

And in Traditional Chinese Medicine, we also look at why the body may be struggling to move energy and circulation properly in the first place.

That’s why treatments are rarely “cookie cutter.” ✨

Some clients come in with:
• Sharp shooting pain
• Burning sensations
• Tingling or numbness
• Tight hips and glutes
• Pain traveling down the leg
• Symptoms that flare with stress, sitting, or overuse

And while every body responds differently, many people notice:
“I’m sleeping better.”
“My leg finally feels less angry.”
“I can sit without wanting to cry.”
“The pain isn’t running my whole day anymore.”

Sciatica can make you feel trapped in your own body.

The goal isn’t just temporary relief — it’s helping the body regulate, release, and recover more effectively over time. ❤️‍🔥

If you’ve dealt with sciatica before, what was the hardest part about it? ⬇️

Openings this week...grab them before they are gone! Give us a call or visit our website to book online.

Thursday 5/21:
2:30pm or 5:30pm with Miranda
4pm with Tara

Friday 5/22:
3:15pm with Ramer

Sunday 5/24:
9:30am with Ramer

We hope to see you very soon!

Couples massage is funny because there are truly two kinds of people. 😂

The:
“We’re doing the whole experience together.” couples…

And the:
“I care about you deeply but I do not want to hear you snoring during my massage.” couples. ✨

At Rooted Method, we actually ask clients their preference before their session because not everyone relaxes the same way.

Some people LOVE:
• Sharing the room
• Experiencing something calming together
• Making it part of a date day
• Laughing afterward about who fell asleep first

Others want:
• Total silence
• No distractions
• Their own space to fully unwind
• To reunite afterward feeling like a brand new human

And honestly? Both are valid.

That’s why our couples massage experience can be customized for side-by-side treatments or individual rooms based on what feels best for you.

Because wellness shouldn’t feel forced — even in relationships.

Now settle the debate in the comments:

Would you rather get massages TOGETHER or ALONE? ⬇️