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What Is Medical Massage Therapy? Benefits, Techniques & Who It’s For
Medical massage is a specialized therapy that focuses on assessing and treating soft tissue conditions, chronic pain, and muscular dysfunction. It’s goal-oriented and may be recommended by a physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor as part of a larger treatment plan.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 292 min read
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How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Helps Your Body Release Inflammation
When your lymph flow is sluggish—due to illness, stress, surgery, or inactivity—toxins and inflammatory compounds can build up in your body.
The result? Puffiness, joint stiffness, fatigue, and worsening inflammation.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 202 min read
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Is Your Lymphatic System Congested? Signs to Watch For and How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy Can Help
When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish or congested, it can lead to a buildup of toxins and fluids, causing discomfort and a wide range of symptoms.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 153 min read
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Unlocking the Connection: Fascia and the (Sensory) Nervous System; How Massage therapy and Microcurrent Therapy may help
When fascia becomes tight, dehydrated, or restricted, it can disrupt communication between the body and brain. This can lead to:
Chronic pain
Reduced mobility
Muscle stiffness
Heightened stress responses

Nicole Longwell
Jun 102 min read
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Massage Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions: What You Need to Know
While medication and conventional treatments are essential, many people with autoimmune conditions are turning to complementary therapies, including massage therapy, microcurrent, and lymphatic drainage massage for relief.
In this post, we explore the connection between massage therapy and autoimmune disorders, its benefits, safety considerations, and the best massage techniques to support your health.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 43 min read
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Summer Swelling? Try Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy for Natural Relief
Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and long days outdoors—but for many, it also brings an uncomfortable side effect: swelling. Whether it’s puffy feet after a flight, bloated ankles in the heat, or feeling heavy and sluggish in the afternoons, summer swelling is a common (but often overlooked) issue.Â

Nicole Longwell
May 302 min read
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🌱 Unlock the Power of Detox Pathways - consider Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy 🌱
Your body's detox pathways are vital for maintaining optimal health and well-being. These pathways help eliminate toxins and waste, ensuring your organs and systems function at their best.

Nicole Longwell
May 52 min read
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Histamine Intolerance: How Massage Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Massage Can Help
Histamine intolerance is a condition that occurs when the body has trouble breaking down histamine, leading to symptoms like headaches, skin

Nicole Longwell
Apr 12 min read
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Can Massage Therapy and Microcurrent Reduce Post-Surgical Fibrosis?
Can massage actually reduce post-surgical fibrosis? Let's explore the science behind this and the potential benefits of massage therapy.

Nicole Longwell
Feb 174 min read
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How to treat Dupuytren's contracture
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where the fascia in the palm thickens and tightens, causing fingers—often the ring and little fingers—to bend inward. Over time, this can limit hand mobility and make everyday tasks challenging. While medical care and therapy are essential, there are safe, at-home strategies that can support recovery and help prevent the need for surgery.

Nicole Longwell
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Mold toxicity in the Brain - When Your Environment Affects Your Brain: Mold, Mycotoxins & Neurological Health
Short video briefly explaining the potential effects of mold in the nervous system, specifically the Brain

Nicole Longwell
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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What is Costochondritis & How to Deal with it by DocJenFit
Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects your ribs to your breastbone (sternum). This condition often causes sharp or aching chest pain, sometimes mistaken for heart-related problems. While costochondritis is generally harmless, the discomfort can interfere with daily life, posture, and even breathing.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Gentle stretches in bed, or while lying down, for flexibility, pain relief, and Lymphatic drainage assistance
Gentle stretching in bed or laying down; can help with relaxation, flexibility, tension and pain relief, as well as lymphatic drainage.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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Non Sleep Deep Rest | NSDR | 15 minute Yoga Nidra
Use this Non Sleep Deep Rest | NSDR | 15 minute Yoga Nidra for relaxation, to cultivate ease and for deep rest. Yoga Nidra is also known as

Nicole Longwell
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Hatha Yoga With Christina - ChriskaYoga
This routine guides you through essential poses to open your hips, stretch your hamstrings, and lengthen your spine. The focus throughout is on deep, mindful breathing, which is the core of Hatha practice.

Nicole Longwell
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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A way Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) practitioners may think about the work
In the world of pain management and physical therapy, a revolutionary technique is gaining traction: Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). This method, pioneered by Dr. Carolyn McMakin and detailed in her book The Resonance Effect, focuses on treating the root causes of pain and dysfunction—often found deep within the nervous system and cellular communication—rather than just the symptoms.
In a fascinating interview on the NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast, Dr. McMakin dives into

Nicole Longwell
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Example of Frequency Specific Microcurrent - FSM Session
This is one of the many ways we can set up a Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) session.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Crash Course on the Lymphatic System and Immune System. What Is the Lymphatic System? How It Works & Why It Matters
The lymphatic system is a vital part of the body’s immune and detoxification network. It consists of lymph nodes, vessels, and organs like the spleen and thymus, working together to remove waste, toxins, and excess fluids from tissues. Unlike the circulatory system, it doesn’t have a pump—movement and muscle contractions help lymph fluid flow.

Nicole Longwell
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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Ways to use FSM or Frequency Specific Microcurrent device
By Dr. Nick Baboulas, ND Great information on how to use the MEND and Inspirstar Frequency Specific Microcurrent devices and understand a...

Nicole Longwell
Jun 30, 20211 min read
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Difference between FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) and Rife
What is the difference between FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) and Rife?

Nicole Longwell
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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