Devanshi Parikh, RMT, MLD/CDT-Vodder therapist

11/15/2025

Good Morning!!☕

11/13/2025

🌨️ Winter Self-Care Tips to Keep You Feeling Your Best ❄️

Cold weather can tighten muscles, slow circulation, and make your body crave extra care. Here are a few ways to support yourself this season:

💆‍♀️ Book a massage – Ease muscle tension, boost circulation, and melt away stress.
💧 Stay hydrated – The air is drier in winter, so your body and skin need extra water.
🧘‍♀️ Stretch & move daily – Gentle movement keeps your lymphatic system active and joints happy.
🛁 Warm baths with Epsom salt – Great for soothing sore muscles and promoting relaxation.
🥗 Eat nourishing foods – Soups, stews, and herbal teas support your immune and digestive systems.
😴 Rest well – Give your body time to recharge and repair.

✨ Remember: self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for staying healthy and balanced through the colder months.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

🌿 10 Signs Your Lymphatic System May Be Sluggish 🌿

Your lymphatic system plays a vital role in detoxification, immunity, and fluid balance. When it’s not functioning properly, your body may show early warning signs such as:

1️⃣ Persistent fatigue or low energy
2️⃣ Puffiness or swelling (especially in arms, legs, or face)
3️⃣ Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
4️⃣ Frequent colds or infections
5️⃣ Skin issues like acne, dullness, or rashes
6️⃣ Stiffness or soreness in the morning
7️⃣ Unexplained weight gain or fluid retention
8️⃣ Cellulite that seems to worsen
9️⃣ Digestive sluggishness or bloating
🔟 Enlarged lymph nodes or tenderness

💧 A healthy lymphatic system keeps everything flowing — movement, deep breathing, hydration, and lymphatic drainage therapy can make a big difference!

✨ Take care of your lymphatic health — your body will thank you!

11/08/2025

🌿 Big News & New Beginnings! 🌿

After much thought and planning, I’ve decided to take the next step in my journey. I’ll be relocating to Ottawa, and my last day at work will be November 15.

It’s been an incredible experience serving my amazing clients here — thank you for your trust, support, and the wonderful conversations over the years. Being part of your wellness journey has meant so much to me. 💚

As I move forward, I’m excited to begin a new chapter and continue offering massage therapy and lymphatic drainage care in Ottawa soon!

Stay tuned for updates on my new location — I can’t wait to welcome you there.

11/07/2025

💥 Why Do Muscle Spasms Happen?

That sudden “knot” or tightening in your muscle can be caused by several factors, such as:
✅ Dehydration
✅ Overuse or muscle fatigue
✅ Poor posture or prolonged sitting
✅ Electrolyte imbalance (low magnesium, potassium, or calcium)
✅ Inadequate stretching before or after exercise
✅ Poor circulation

💆‍♀️ Regular massage therapy can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and prevent those painful spasms from returning.

✨ Your muscles deserve care too — book your next session and keep them happy and healthy!

11/05/2025

If you or someone you know lives with lymphedema, you’ve probably heard of Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) — but do you know what makes it so effective?

💧 Hint: It’s not just one treatment — it’s a complete care plan designed to manage and control swelling.

💚 Comment below if you’d like to learn more about how CDT works or who it’s best for!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Have a spooky-tacular night!👻

10/27/2025

❄️As cooler weather arrives, so does the season of 🤧sniffles, 🤢sore throats, and 🤕fatigue. For individuals living with lymphedema, maintaining immune health becomes even more critical.

🦠The Lymphatic System’s Role in Immunity:
The lymphatic system is more than just a network that manages swelling—it’s a vital part of the body’s immune defense. Lymph nodes act as filters, trapping pathogens and producing lymphocytes (white blood cells) that fight infection. When lymph flow is sluggish or compromised, immune responses can be delayed, and the risk of infection can increase—especially in areas affected by lymphedema.

💪Supporting lymphatic flow helps immune cells circulate effectively, improving the body’s ability to detect and respond to illness.

☃️Seasonal Challenges for Those with Lymphedema:
Cold and flu season can pose unique challenges like decreased activity levels during cooler months can reduce lymph circulation, dry skin and cracked cuticles can increase the risk of infection, particularly cellulitis, dietary changes and holiday indulgences may contribute to inflammation and fluid retention, stress and lack of sleep can weaken immune resilience.

👩‍⚕️When to Seek Medical Advice:
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you notice signs of infection—such as redness, warmth, fever, or pain in the affected limb. Early intervention can prevent complications and preserve lymphatic health.

10/24/2025

“Don’t Let Your Posture Be the Real Horror Story!”

Hunching over your phone or desk all day can turn anyone into a real-life zombie 🧟‍♀️ — stiff neck, sore shoulders, and aching back included!

This Halloween, banish those posture monsters with a therapeutic massage. 💆‍♀️✨

Your muscles deserve a treat, not a trick! 🎃

💀 Book your session and say goodbye to spooky stiffness!

10/22/2025

✨ It’s Massage Therapy Awareness Week!

Massage therapy is more than relaxation — it’s therapeutic care that supports healing, circulation, and balance.

As a Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphatic Therapist, I help people reduce swelling, improve lymph flow, and feel lighter — inside and out. 💆‍♀️💧

This week is a great reminder that massage is not a luxury — it’s healthcare.

10/20/2025

Light up the world with smiles and joy. Happy Diwali 2025!!