Nourish Massage & Health Coaching

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you. Thank you for trusting Nourish and for welcoming me into your wellness and self-care routine. Your trust allows me to do the work I love. Supporting your healing, rest, and restoration is an honor I do not take lightly. Your commitment to caring for yourself and your continued support mean more than words can express.
Thank you always,
Megan 🧡

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from my home to yours. 🎄

12/19/2025

THANK YOU everyone who purchased a holiday gift certificate. 🎁 Your names were entered into the drawing for the cozy gift box set. I look forward to serving your recipients in the coming year. Gift certificate sales are discontinued at this time.
Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/17/2025

HELPING HANDS FOR HOPE is Donation-Based Oncology Massage Fund. It is community-supported and helps provides women currently in cancer treatment with one free, specialized oncology massage each month. This fund exists to remove financial barriers and offer safe, comforting touch during a time when stress, pain, fatigue, and nervous system overload can feel constant. Donations are always optional and deeply appreciated. Every contribution helps Nourish extend care to women in our community who need it most. 🧡

12/15/2025

Gift Certificate pick-up was busy today!
I have three certificates left for purchase this holiday season. Reach out if you like me to hold one for you. As always, I appreciate your business. 🎄

12/13/2025

Feeling more thirsty, dry, or tired this winter, even when you drink enough water? There’s a reason for that.

The real reasons run deeper, and they’re built into how your biology responds to cold, darkness, and indoor living.

Winter quietly changes your environment and your physiology:
• The air dries your skin and lungs
• Cold suppresses your thirst reflex
• Heated rooms pull moisture from your body
• Sunlight drops, so cellular hydration drops
• Circulation slows when you’re moving less
• And without minerals, water simply can’t do its job

None of this means you’re doing anything wrong. It’s simply what winter asks of the body and why hydration needs to shift with the season.

Here’s what supports hydration better in winter than just “drinking more water”:
✔️ Add minerals or electrolytes to your morning water
✔️ Get outside first thing in the morning for as long as you can (even 2-5 minutes work wonders!)
✔️ Drink warm fluids like broth or tea
✔️ Move your body gently during daylight hours
✔️ Dim lights in the evening to support hydration hormones
✔️ Use a humidifier or keep a bowl of water near heat sources
✔️ Eat mineral-rich whole foods (red meat, potatoes, salmon, olives, yogurt)

Hydration is a whole-body rhythm and not a single action. When you work with winter instead of against it, everything feels easier: energy, skin, focus, mood, and staying warm!

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12/10/2025

Great read!
Love your lymph!

🌿 Rebounder vs Weight Training vs Dry Brushing vs Vibration Plate

Should I do EVERYTHING?! 😮

Let’s make this fun, factual, and non-overwhelming — the Lymphatica way.

Every day you hear:
“You must rebound!”
“No, lift weights!”
“What about dry brushing?”
“Get a vibration plate!!”

And suddenly your brain goes:
“Do I need ALL FOUR to fix my lymph?!”

Short answer: NO.
Long answer: Each one supports your lymph in a different, beautiful way — like the four corners of a gentle healing home.

Let’s break it down with joy 👇💚

✨ FIRST — Your Lymph Has LAYERS

And each tool works on a different layer:

🔹 Dry Brushing → Surface lymph (just under the skin)
🔹 Rebounder → Full-body rhythmic lymph movement
🔹 Vibration Plate → Deep lymph + fascia stimulation
🔹 Weight Training → Muscle-pump driven lymph flow

You don’t need every tool.
You only need the one(s) that support your layer of stagnation.

🪮 1️⃣ Dry Brushing

Gentle, calming, surface-level support

What it does:
✨ Stimulates superficial lymph
✨ Softens the skin
🌸 Calms the nervous system
🕊️ Reduces minor swelling

Why it works:
Your lymph lives right under your skin — a feather-light brush wakes it up.

Best for:
✔ Sensitive bodies
✔ Lipoedema
✔ Low-energy days
✔ Daily rituals

Avoid if:
✖ Skin is irritated
✖ Brushing too hard

Lymph score: ⭐⭐⭐ (A lovely add-on)

🟩 2️⃣ Rebounder (Mini Trampoline)

Joyful full-body lymph flow 💚

What it does:
✨ Pumps lymph with gravity shifts
✨ Boosts circulation
✨ Lifts mood
✨ Helps leg drainage

Why it works:
Upward bounce → lymph compresses → downward landing → lymph decompresses.

Best for:
✔ Leg swelling
✔ Morning lymph sluggishness
✔ Emotional heaviness
✔ Low-impact cardio

Avoid if:
✖ Severe spinal issues
✖ High inflammation flare

Lymph score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Queen of lymph movement!)

💪 3️⃣ Weight Training (Strength Work)

Hormone-friendly, metabolism-supporting, lymph-pumping

What it does:
💛 Muscle contractions pump lymph
🔥 Reduces inflammatory fat
🌿 Supports hormones
📉 Improves insulin
🧠 Boosts mood-long term

Why it works:
Every rep = a lymph massage from inside the muscle.

Best for:
✔ Women with hormonal imbalances
✔ Autoimmune warriors
✔ Long-term lymph health
✔ Strong metabolism

Avoid if:
✖ Overtraining (causes inflammation)

Lymph score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Deep, powerful support)

⚡ 4️⃣ Vibration Plate

Deep lymph + fascia activation with almost no effort

What it does:
⚡ Sends micro-vibrations through tissues
🦵 Helps heavy, tired legs
🌿 Releases fascia
🔥 Improves circulation
✨ Activates deep lymph

Why it works:
Vibration causes rapid muscle contractions → lymph vessels contract → drainage improves.

Best for:
✔ Those who can’t rebound
✔ Heavy legs
✔ Chronic swelling
✔ Pre-MLD sessions

Avoid if:
✖ Vertigo
✖ Joint replacements (doctor approval needed)

Lymph score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Amazing for deep stagnation)

🌈 SO… DO YOU NEED TO DO EVERYTHING?

Absolutely not, my angel.
You only need what works for YOUR body.

Choose your “lymph personality” 👇

🩵 THE SOFT GIRL

You like gentleness, warmth, and slow healing
→ Dry brushing + deep breathing

💚 THE ENERGIZER

You want fun, joy, and movement
→ Rebounder

🧡 THE MUSCLE QUEEN

You want long-term inflammation control + tone
→ Weight training

💙 THE EFFICIENT MINIMALIST

You want results with minimal effort
→ Vibration plate

🩷 THE HYBRID

You mix 2–3 tools depending on the day
→ Dry brushing + vibration plate + strength

🌸 THE PERFECT SIMPLE ROUTINE:

✔ 30 seconds dry brushing
✔ 5 minutes rebounder OR vibration plate
✔ Strength training 2–3x per week
✔ Deep breathing daily

Done. That’s it.
Your lymph will absolutely LOVE you.

🌿 FAQ (The answers everyone wants!)

Q1: Can I rebound if I have knee/back issues?

Yes — just do a soft bounce without lifting your feet.

Q2: Do I need to dry brush every day?

No. Even 2–3 times a week is powerful.

Q3: Can vibration plate + weight training be combined?

Yes!
5 minutes of vibration before lifting reduces stiffness and boosts lymph flow.

💛 Final reminder:

Your lymph doesn’t need perfection.
It needs kindness.
It needs consistency.
It needs YOU showing up gently — not aggressively.

And you’re doing beautifully already. 🌿✨

12/09/2025

F I B E R !
Gut heath, lower cholesterol, feeling fuller after meals, blood sugar control; the list goes on for the benefits of daily fiber intake. The recommendation for an adult woman is 25g daily. Here are some ideas. 👇🏼
pinto beans: 15 g of fiber per cup
baked beans: 14 g of fiber per cup
lima beans: 13 g of fiber per cup
bran cereal: 10 g of fiber per half cup
raspberries: 8 g of fiber per cup
dried prunes: 6 g of fiber per 10 prunes
baked potato with skin: 5 g of fiber
kiwi: 5 g of fiber per cup
brown rice: 4 g of fiber per cup
peas: 4 g of fiber per half cup
pears: 4 g of fiber per 1 medium pear
blueberries: 4 g of fiber per cup

12/07/2025

The last available opening of the new week is on Wednesday at 1:00; I would be delighted to have you in.

12/06/2025

It's the key to improving heart and bone health, while building muscle.

12/04/2025

Heads up, friends! Due to rising operational costs and other contributing factors, starting January 2026, massage services will see a slight increase. Single sessions booked ahead into the new year will stay at current pricing, though. So feel free to schedule your 2026 appointments now for your preferred time and lock in today’s rates.

Online appointment scheduling and payments for Nourish Massage & Health Coaching

12/01/2025

Just for fun! Purchase a service or gift certificate in December and receive entry into the drawing for a cozy self-care gift box. Drawing on December 31st. ✨