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.

The WORST Massage I Ever Received & The Red Flags You Need to Know

This is the story of the worst massage I ever received and the warnings signs that it was not going to meet my needs. I hate for anyone to receive bad bodywork so I wanted to share my story and teach you how NOT to end up on the receiving end of a terrible massage. Many moons ago when I was in college I decided to treat myself to a massage. I had just finished exams and I was exhausted in both body and mind so I saw a good deal at a local massage office and decided to try it out. I didn’t really know what to expect from a professional massage but now that I am a massage therapist and run a wellness business, I look back at the experience and cringe. There were so many red flags and here was the first:

The History of Massage Part 1: A Journey To Ancient China

Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing practices and has been used for thousands of years in many different cultures around the world. The origins of massage are difficult to trace precisely, but historians believe that it was first practiced in China around 3,000 BCE. Massage has a rich history in China, dating back thousands of years. The earliest written records of massage in China date back to the Nei Jing, a Chinese medical text written around 2700 BCE. This text describes massage as a therapeutic tool for healing and promoting wellness, and it provides detailed descriptions of massage techniques and their benefits.