Rebel Wellness

12/21/2025

Fight Flight Hangover is real.
And I lived it this week.

The night before this photo series, my nervous system never stood down.

Loud, unpredictable noise. Constant stimulation. A body staying alert while holding safety for others.
My system did what it’s trained to do.

Scan. Guard. Stay ready.

The next morning told the rest of the story.
Bone-deep fatigue. Achy hips. Shallow breathing. Cold, then hot.

Not sick.
Not weak.
Just… drained.

This is what happens when the nervous system spends hours in fight or flight.
Stress hormones don’t vanish when the noise stops.
They crash later.

That crash is what I call a fight flight hangover.
It’s not burnout.
It’s not failure.
It’s physiology.

Your body protected you.
Now it needs recovery.
Hydration.
Warmth.
Gentle movement.
Long exhales.
Quiet.

And sometimes, trauma-informed bodywork to remind your system it’s safe again.

If this post made you feel seen, you’re not alone.
And you don’t need to push through this.
Battery drained isn’t a character flaw.
It’s a signal.
Listen to it.

Tammy
Rebel Wellness

✨ If your body feels stuck in stress mode, come reset with me.
Quiet. Grounded. Nervous-system-informed care.

12/20/2025

12/18/2025

Dry, Brittle Fascia Season has entered the chat.

Winter rolls in and suddenly my body is all snap, crackle, pop.
Cue the Kool Aid Man.

When fascia is hydrated and nourished, it is resilient. Flexible. Built to handle pressure.
That guy would never make it through.

But dry, brittle fascia?
That is drywall energy.

Here comes the Kool Aid Man yelling “OH YEAH!”
Straight through the wall.
Chaos everywhere.
Nobody asked for renovations.

Meanwhile my nervous system is in the corner like
“OH NO. Please clean this up before the body notices.”

This is your reminder that winter care matters.
Hydration. Minerals. Nourishment. Slower movement. Massage. Warmth.
Fascia needs support, not force.

Strong fascia bends.
Dry fascia breaks.

Your body is not fragile.
It is asking for care.

Rebel Wellness
Hydrate the tissue. Calm the system. Skip the Kool Aid crashes.

12/17/2025

Rebel Wellness is moving.

This was a quick pivot, and it came way too fast.
Growth doesn’t always come with long runways. Sometimes it asks for clarity and action.

I’ve moved Rebel Wellness into a quieter space that better supports the work, the guests, and the nervous system care I’m committed to.

If you’re a guest, please check your email for the full update and location details.

Same care. Deeper calm.
More soon. 🖤

12/16/2025

Oye!!!

12/15/2025

🎄 Perks of Being a Monthly Member ❄️

Because taking care of yourself should come with a little extra magic.

✨ From now until Dec 31st, monthly members!!!! Your family members can book sessions at the current Monthly Member rate.

Because the people you love feel stress too.
Because tight shoulders run in families.
Because rest is a gift that actually lands.

✨ How to book
Just book the session as usual and we’ll adjust the rate at the end.

If you have any complications booking, please send me a message and I’ll take care of it for you.

No pressure.
No rush.
Just an open door and an invitation to feel better.

Warm muscles. Calm nervous systems.
That’s the Rebel Wellness way this season. ✨

🖤 Tammy
Rebel Wellness

12/15/2025

Client intake moment 👇
They point to a spot and ask,
“What is this?”

Here’s the truth.
As massage therapists, we don’t diagnose.
We don’t treat disease.
We don’t cure conditions.

And that’s not a limitation.
That’s professional integrity.

What we do is assess movement, tension patterns, posture, and how your body is compensating. We listen to your story. We notice what your tissues are communicating through tone, restriction, and sensitivity.

Your body gives clues.
We help translate them.

I can explain what muscles are involved.
I can talk about common patterns that create discomfort.
I can help you understand why your shoulder is talking when your neck is stressed, or why your low back is carrying more than it should.

Then we create a plan.
Hands-on work.
Nervous system support.
Movement suggestions that actually make sense.
Education so you feel empowered, not confused.

Massage isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about helping your body remember how to function better.

When you understand your body, healing stops feeling scary and starts feeling possible.

That’s the work.
That’s Rebel Wellness.

12/15/2025

It feels like the last stretch of 2025 is rolling into a pit stop.
Not a breakdown. Not a crash.
A pause with purpose.

You don’t pull into a pit stop because you failed.
You pull in to refuel, realign, swap what’s worn out, and get ready to move faster with more precision.

That’s the energy right now.
Endings. Adjustments. Quick decisions that change the whole trajectory.

Some things can’t go with you into 2026.
Some roles are done.
Some patterns are tired.
And some desires are louder than they’ve ever been.

This isn’t about rushing.
It’s about choosing what actually deserves to stay in the car.

So I’m curious…

What are you releasing at this pit stop
and what are you gearing up to drive forward into 2026 with?

👇

12/13/2025

Winter is not the season to push.
It’s the season to listen.

Astrologically, the winter months invite us inward.
Less action.
More integration.
More tending to what’s already been carrying you.

Nature slows down for a reason.
So does your nervous system.

Cold weather tightens muscles.
Darkness asks for rest.
And your body starts whispering instead of shouting.

Massage during winter isn’t about fixing.
It’s about honoring the pause.

✨ Supporting circulation when the cold constricts
✨ Softening stress stored in the body
✨ Creating intentional rest in a world that still expects productivity

This is the season of grounding.
Of maintenance.
Of care that doesn’t need a reason or a reward.

You’re not falling behind.
You’re aligning with the season.

Lean into the slower pace.
Your body already knows how.

🖤 Book your winter reset
📍 Rebel Wellness | Valley Junction

12/12/2025

Cool Iowa air doesn’t just feel good.
It changes your nervous system. 🌲

When temps drop, your body gets a gentle reset. Cooler air activates your vagus nerve, slows your breath, and pulls you out of fight-or-flight without you trying so hard. No meditation app required.

A walk in nature right now is basically nervous system medicine.

Here’s why it hits different:
• Cool air increases oxygen efficiency. Your brain gets the message: we’re safe.
• Natural light plus movement helps regulate cortisol. Translation: less wired, more steady.
• Rhythmic walking calms the nervous system the same way rocking soothes a baby. Old wisdom. Real science.
• Nature lowers sensory overload. Trees don’t demand. Your inbox does.

Want to get the most out of it? Try this:
• Walk slower than usual. This isn’t cardio. This is regulation.
• Breathe in through your nose for 4 steps, out for 6. Longer exhales calm the system.
• Drop your shoulders. Unclench your jaw. Yes, that matters.
• Leave the podcast behind. Let your senses do the work.
• End your walk standing still for 30 seconds. Let your body notice the shift.

Rebel truth: not every walk needs to “count” on a tracker. Some walks are for your nervous system, not your step total.

If you’ve been feeling edgy, wired, or emotionally loud lately…
This is your sign.

Nature in Iowa right now?
She’s doing the work with you.