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.

5 Upcoming Health Events for February in Greenville, South Carolina

I just moved to Greenville, South Carolina a couple months ago and I’ve been learning about the health and wellness scene in the city. There is definitely a health conscious vibe here and I’ve found several events in the next couple months that cater to wellness minded folks. I wanted to share these options for locals and with spring right around the corner in Greenville I’m sure there will be even more events once the weather warms up! There are also some great online options for folks not living here that I found really intriguing!