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.

Play, Rest & Recharge: How fun+Rest Heals Burnout

Two years ago I was doing research on burn out, learning that is was not just being tired, but emotionally depleted and creatively blank. The more I learned though, the more I realized I was actually burned out! I was honestly shocked. I was out here thinking I was doing all the right things but then as I sat there in my living room, reading through a burnout workbook I had bought, I realized I was deep in the thick of it. I checked 8 out of 10 boxes evaluating levels of burnout. One of the symptoms that really jumped out at me was that creative pursuits I used to love, like making bread, taking photos and knitting, no longer held any joy for me (classic sign of burnout is that things you once loved doing feel like chores). Signs of burnout also include:

Health, Self-CareDrea TremolsSeptember 18, 2025fun, burnout, rest, Healing, wellness tips, wellness, wellbeingComment

Vibration Plates: How They Support a Vibrant, Healthy Life

t Soul Vibration Wellness, we’re all about helping you tap into your body’s natural healing potential. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or simply seeking a deeper connection with your body, we believe wellness should feel both scientifically sound and soulfully aligned.

One powerful tool I love—and that’s backed by growing clinical research—is the vibration plate. You may have seen one at the gym or in a physical therapy clinic, but these platforms offer far more than a novelty workout. I’ve had numerous clients ask me about these plates over the years so in this post, we’ll explore how vibration plates work, who they benefit, and why they might be a smart addition to your holistic wellness routine. What is a vibration plate? A vibration plate, also known as a whole-body vibration (WBV) platform, is a device that delivers gentle vibrations through your body while you stand, sit, or exercise on it. These vibrations activate your muscles to contract and relax multiple times per second—engaging your body in a kind of mini-workout, even when you're just standing still.

This technology has deep roots in space science, where NASA