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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


How Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Can Help with Neck Pain and Tension Relief
Neck pain is one of the most common issues people experience—often caused by muscle tension, injury, posture, or structural changes like disc problems or stenosis. At Longwell Massage Therapy, we use Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) to address pain at the cellular level and help restore natural healing in the tissues.
After trauma or surgery, scar tissue can become dense, tight, and restrict movement. FSM helps soften and remodel scar tissue, improving comfort, mobility,

Nicole Longwell
Nov 11, 20253 min read


How Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) May Help Those with Arachnoiditis (Arachnoiditis treatment option)
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that uses low-level electrical currents to reduce inflammation, soften scar tissue, and calm irritated nerves often associated with arachnoiditis. Unlike standard pain management, FSM targets the cellular level, where inflammation and scarring begin.
FSM may help those with arachnoiditis by:
Reducing nerve inflammation that drives pain and irritation
Softening scar tissue and adhesions to improve mobilit

Nicole Longwell
Nov 4, 20253 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


What Your Tense Shoulders Are Telling You | Massage Therapy Insights
The shoulders and neck are classic holding zones for stress. When your nervous system stays in “fight or flight,” your muscles tighten as if bracing for impact. Over time, this becomes your default posture, leading to pain, fatigue, and headaches.

Nicole Longwell
Oct 14, 20252 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


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


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


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


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


Massage Therapy is not JUST massage anymore.
There is no denying that massage therapy has been growing in popularity over the past decade, both here in Florida and across the country. This means it’s fairly easy to find a licensed massage therapist—they seem to be on every corner in some cities!
This brings up a crucial point: One size does not fit all.
One type of massage certainly does not fit all problems. There are many, many different types of massage therapy available, many of which are specialties developed to

Nicole Longwell
Jul 18, 20143 min read
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