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Benefits of Blowing Bubbles
Blowing bubbles may look playful, but it actually offers real health benefits for both the body and the nervous system 🌈🫧. It’s often used intentionally in therapy, breathwork, and even pulmonary rehab. Here’s how it helps:

Nicole Longwell
4 days ago2 min read


The Only 5 Exercises You Need to Eliminate Body Pain: A Simple Movement Guide
Chronic body pain doesn’t always require expensive treatments or long therapy sessions — sometimes it starts with how we move. In the video “The ONLY 5 Exercises You Need to Eliminate Body Pain,” viewers are guided through the five fundamental movements to ethat help restore lost mobility, improve joint function, and reduce persistent pain by addressing the root causes rather than just symptoms.

Nicole Longwell
Jan 201 min read


What Can Inhibit the Psoas Muscle (and Why It Matters for Your Hips, Back, and Nervous System)
The psoas muscle is one of the most important — and misunderstood — muscles in the body. Often called the “core muscle of the soul,” the psoas connects your lower spine, pelvis, and hips, playing a major role in hip flexion, posture, breathing, and nervous system regulation.
When the psoas becomes inhibited, tight, or unresponsive, it can contribute to pain and dysfunction far beyond the hips.

Nicole Longwell
Jan 192 min read


🩺 Understanding Kidney Failure: Stages, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Kidney failure, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to effectively filter waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood. Because the kidneys play a critical role in regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, red blood cell production, and overall metabolic health, impaired kidney function can impact nearly every system in the body.

Nicole Longwell
Dec 19, 20252 min read


The Hidden Effects of Holiday Stress—and How Massage & Microcurrent Can Help Restore Balance
Holiday stress often stems from heightened expectations, family dynamics, financial strain, grief, or lack of rest. These emotional stressors activate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing cortisol levels and making it harder to relax, sleep, or regulate mood. Over time, this can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and emotional burnout.

Nicole Longwell
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients -
How Massage for Cancer Treatment Can Help
Massage therapy tailored for cancer treatment is a specialized practice. It focuses on the unique needs of individuals undergoing cancer care. The goal is to reduce pain, relieve stress, and improve overall well-being. Unlike traditional massage, this therapy is gentle and carefully adapted to avoid sensitive areas or complications related to cancer or its treatments.

Nicole Longwell
Nov 24, 20254 min read


Understanding Capsular Contracture: A Comprehensive Guide
Capsular contracture is a condition in which the body’s natural scar tissue (the “capsule”) around a breast implant becomes unusually thick, tight, or hardened. This tightening can compress the implant and affect both comfort and appearance. Instead of the capsule remaining thin and flexible, it contracts—sometimes significantly.People with capsular contracture often describe their breasts as too firm, too round, too high-set, distorted, or painful. The condition can affect o

Nicole Longwell
Nov 20, 20255 min read


The Role of Massage in Trauma Recovery: Healing Through Safe Touch
When trauma is unresolved, the nervous system can stay stuck in this heightened state, long after the event has ended.
Massage therapy, especially when practiced with a trauma-informed approach, helps shift the body back toward balance. Through safe, intentional touch, massage can restore a sense of safety, regulate the nervous system, and help survivors reconnect with themselves.

Nicole Longwell
Oct 28, 20254 min read


Breast Health: How Frequency Specific Microcurrent Helps Reduce Dense Breasts and Fibrotic Breast Tissue
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) and Avazzia microcurrent therapy are gentle yet powerful tools that help reduce inflammation, break up fibrotic tissue, and improve lymphatic circulation. These therapies offer an effective way to support breast health without drugs or invasive procedures.

Nicole Longwell
Oct 21, 20253 min read


🌿 Massage & Microcurrent for MCAS: Supporting Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition where mast cells—immune system cells responsible for releasing histamine and other chemicals—become overly sensitive.
In MCAS, these mast cells become overactive—releasing chemicals too often, or in response to things that shouldn’t be threatening. This “false alarm system” leads to symptoms that can affect the entire body.

Nicole Longwell
Oct 5, 20253 min read


CranioSacral Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief
Conditions CST May Help:
Migraines and tension headaches
TMJ dysfunction
Fibromyalgia
Neck and back pain
Post-surgical recovery
PTSD and stress-related pain
Central sensitization and nerve pain
Chronic muscle tension
Chronic stress

Nicole Longwell
Sep 22, 20253 min read


How Stress Affects Your Lymphatic System and What You Can Do About It
When your body is under chronic stress, the lymphatic system can become sluggish, congested, and less effective at clearing out toxins and waste.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Trigger Point Therapy: Precision Massage That Works
Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy:
Reduces referred and local pain
Improves range of motion
Eases tension headaches and TMJ
Supports posture and spinal alignment
Enhances athletic performance and recovery
Complements treatment of chronic pain conditions

Nicole Longwell
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Introduction to Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) 2025 by Dr Carolyn McMakin MA, DC
In the video “Introduction to Frequency Specific Microcurrent 2025,” Dr. Carolyn McMakin presents FSM as a groundbreaking, non-invasive therapeutic method reshaping modern medicine. Through ultra-low electrical currents customized to both tissue and condition, FSM offers a precise and powerful approach to healing.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 12, 20253 min read


The Benefits of Abdominal Massage: Why Your Belly Deserves More Attention
💆 What Is Abdominal Massage?
Abdominal massage is a gentle, focused bodywork technique that focuses on the muscles, fascia, and organs of the abdomen to support overall digestive, lymphatic, and emotional well-being. This therapeutic approach involves applying light to moderate pressure in rhythmic motions around the stomach, diaphragm, and lower abdominal area. It can be deeply relaxing and profoundly supportive to the body’s internal systems.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 4, 20253 min read


More Than Jaw Pain: Understanding the Root Causes of TMJ Dysfunction-TMJ Relief with Massage
TMJ dysfunction isn’t just about jaw clicking or clenching — it’s often the body’s way of expressing stress, tension, or structural compensation. For many people, TMJ pain comes and goes, until it doesn’t. That’s where therapeutic bodywork can help.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Forward Head Posture: How Massage Therapy Can Realign Your Body and Relieve Chronic Tension
When the head shifts forward from its optimal position over the shoulders, it increases the strain on the neck, shoulders, spine, and jaw. Over time, this misalignment may cause:
Chronic neck and shoulder tension
Headaches and migraines
TMJ discomfort
Poor breathing mechanics
Fatigue and eye strain
Numbness or tingling in the arms
Diminished nervous system regulation
Dizziness, vertigo, nausea

Nicole Longwell
Jul 31, 20252 min read


How Poor Posture Affects the Vagus Nerve: Why Alignment Matters for Your Nervous System
Postural Patterns That May Disrupt the Vagus Nerve
Forward head posture can tighten neck muscles and compress vagal pathways.
Chest collapse may restrict diaphragmatic movement, reducing vagal tone.
Spinal misalignment and pelvic tilt can impact overall autonomic balance.
Sedentary habits can lead to nerve stagnation and decreased resilience to stress.
Surgical Procedures and Injury Patterns can cause tension, pain, or compensation patterns that may cause vagus nerve pathways

Nicole Longwell
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Massage Therapy for the Vagus Nerve: Supporting the Body’s Healing Switch
Have you ever felt stuck in stress mode—wired, tired, tense, or disconnected? That could be your Vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X) calling...

Nicole Longwell
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) and Avazzia Microcurrent for Vagus Nerve Support: Natural Nervous System Reset
🌿 How FSM Helps Regulate the Vagus Nerve
FSM supports vagus nerve health by:
✔️ Increasing Vagal Tone
FSM stimulates the vagus nerve directly using specific frequency pairs (e.g., 81 Hz for nerves, 10 Hz for inflammation), helping improve HRV, breath regulation, and gut-brain signaling.
✔️ Reducing Systemic Inflammation
Many vagus nerve issues stem from chronic inflammation. FSM helps calm inflammatory cytokines and restore immune balance—especially beneficial in post-viral

Nicole Longwell
Jul 19, 20254 min read
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