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🌿 FAQ: Massage Therapy and the Vagus Nerve
❓How does massage therapy affect the vagus nerve?
Massage therapy can stimulate the vagus nerve by:
Activating the parasympathetic nervous system (your rest and digest mode)
Releasing tension in the neck, jaw, and diaphragm—where the vagus nerve travels
Lowering cortisol and systemic inflammation
Enhancing breath and body awareness, which supports vagal tone

Nicole Longwell
13 hours ago2 min read


✨ The Importance of Touch in Gender-Affirming Care - How Trans Friendly Massage and Bodywork Fit In
Why Therapeutic Touch Matters
Reconnection to the Body Many individuals undergoing gender transition may have complicated feelings toward their bodies. Massage and bodywork offer a path toward acceptance, neutrality, or even empowerment.

Nicole Longwell
7 days ago2 min read


The Role of Medical Massage in Integrative Healthcare: A Holistic Healing Approach
Integrative healthcare brings together conventional medicine and evidence-based complementary therapies—and at the heart of this model is medical massage therapy.
Medical massage is not just a luxury or relaxation tool—it’s a clinical, targeted treatment designed to support healing from pain, injury, and chronic conditions. As a licensed modality, it plays a vital role in multidisciplinary care plans alongside physical therapy, chiropractic care, and even primary care.

Nicole Longwell
Jul 72 min read


10 Things Medical Massage Can Help With: Pain, Recovery & More
Medical massage therapy is an increasingly popular approach for alleviating discomfort associated with various medical conditions. Recognized for its effectiveness in enhancing recovery and promoting overall health, medical massage therapy serves as a complementary treatment for many ailments. In this article, we will explore ten medical conditions that often benefit from medical massage therapy for pain relief.

Nicole Longwell
Jul 54 min read


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


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


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


The Neuroscience of Breath: How to Use Breathing to Control Emotions (and How Massage Therapy Helps)
The Neuroscience of Breath: How to Use Breathing to Control Emotions. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck? You’re not alone-your nervous system might be the culprit. The good news? Science shows that something as simple as your breath can help reset your emotional balance. Even better, combining breathwork with massage therapy can amplify the calming effects.In this article, we’ll break down the neuroscience of breathing, how it helps regulate emotions, and how

Nicole Longwell
Jun 23 min read


The Power of Sleep: Why It Matters & How Massage Therapy Can Help You Rest Better
Sleep Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Lifesaver!
In a world that glorifies hustle, don’t underestimate the power of 7–9 hours of quality sleep.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 252 min read


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


60-second Exercise to Bring Down Stress
We can often find ourselves in a situation or time when we feel stressed, overwhelmed, out of control, agitated, or just out of sorts. We...

Nicole Longwell
Apr 6, 20231 min read


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


Yoga With Christina - ChriskaYoga
10 Min Hatha Yoga for Beginners. Yoga Routine with ChriskaYoga

Nicole Longwell
Oct 4, 20221 min read


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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