Buccal Massage: The Face Massage You Never Knew You Needed

The newest trend has hit TikTok and I wouldn’t be surprised if you start wondering what the hell is buccal massage? Well for years the rich and famous have known about this technique. It’s popular in Hollywood before major award events and press rounds because it’s like getting a face lift without the surgery. In my profession, there’s a quiet revolution happening inside the wellness and aesthetic world: people are discovering that the inside of the mouth is a doorway to dramatically better facial tone, less tension, and real cosmetic improvement. Buccal massage — also called intraoral or inside-out facial massage — is an advanced hands-on technique that works the muscles and fascia from inside the cheeks and oral cavity, targeting the masseter, buccinator, levator and depressor muscles, and the connective tissue that shapes the face.

The Healing Power of Stillness: Why Rest Is an Active Part of Wellness

For years, I used to believe that rest was something you earned only after pushing yourself to the limit. I was the quintessential over achiever, type A, stay up til 2am and wake at 8am to go to my first of three jobs for the day kinda gal. I wore busyness like a badge of honor—always going, always producing, always giving. But my body eventually told me the truth: running on empty is not sustainable. Illness, exhaustion, and stress became my teachers, guiding me to discover what I had been missing all along—rest is not passive. Rest is active healing and it’s one of the most difficult lessons I’ve ever had to learn.

Why Everyone Should Get Manual Lymphatic Drainage

As a massage therapist who specializes in manual lymphatic drainage here in Greenville, South Carolina, I’m often trying to explain why lymphatic health is vital to everyone. Many people who’ve had cancer or lymphedema understand the importance but I strongly believe it’s beneficial as a preventative treatment. While often recognized as a clinical therapy for specific conditions like lymphedema, evidence is growing that virtually anyone can experience benefits from regular manual lymphatic drainage sessions. This post explores the physiology behind the lymphatic system, the clinical research on MLD, and why it’s vital to long term health.