Serenity Wellness and Lymphatics

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Thursday appointments are now available!
Check out my booking app to view openings and schedule your session today.

Serenity Wellness and Lymphatics offers buccal facial, brazilian lymphatic drainage, and deep tissue (60min)massage in Englishtown, NJ. I am Niccole Thompson, owner of Serenity Wellness and Lymphatics. Book online or call 17325544967.

02/12/2026

Start your week with intention.
Book your lymphatic drainage + relaxation session today 💆🏽‍♀️🌿

02/03/2026

1. Parasympathetic (Rest-and-Digest) Activation

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) uses slow, rhythmic, light-pressure strokes, which strongly stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (via the vagus nerve).
• Parasympathetic dominance ↓ hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis activity
• Reduced HPA activation → lower cortisol secretion
• Clients often report immediate calm, improved sleep, and reduced anxiety post-session

This is the primary pathway by which MLD supports cortisol reduction.

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2. Reduction of Sympathetic Stress Signals

Chronic stress keeps the body in a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) state, elevating cortisol.

MLD helps by:
• Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
• Reducing muscle guarding and fascial tension
• Improving interoceptive awareness (the body’s sense of safety)

These changes signal the brain that the environment is safe, allowing cortisol levels to normalize.

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3. Inflammatory Load Reduction

Elevated inflammation can sustain cortisol release as the body attempts to regulate immune activity.

Lymphatic drainage:
• Enhances removal of inflammatory mediators
• Improves lymph flow from tissues back to circulation
• Reduces edema and immune congestion

Lower inflammatory signaling → less cortisol demand.

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4. Improved Sleep Quality

Even modest improvements in sleep can significantly lower baseline cortisol.

Post-MLD effects often include:
• Faster sleep onset
• Increased slow-wave (deep) sleep
• Better circadian cortisol rhythm (high in the morning, low at night)

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5. Emotional Regulation & Somatic Safety

MLD is non-invasive and non-threatening, which supports somatic down-regulation—especially important for individuals with chronic stress, trauma exposure, or adrenal dysregulation.

This helps reduce anticipatory cortisol spikes throughout the day.

01/29/2026

Openings Tomorrow for a Lymphatic Drainage Session!
1:00p.m.
2:00p.m.
5:00p.m.

01/06/2026

When you Love What You Do!

01/01/2026

10/06/2025

09/18/2025

Buccal Massage is Now Being Offered!

Improved Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage:
Stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage in the facial muscles, reducing puffiness and promoting a healthy glow.

Reduced Stress and Tension:
Releases tension in the facial muscles, particularly around the jaw and cheeks, reducing stress and headaches.

Enhanced Skin Tone and Elasticity:
Promotes collagen and elastin production, improving skin tone and elasticity, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Improved Facial Contour:
Sculpts and tones the facial muscles, enhancing facial contour and reducing sagging.

Reduced TMJ Symptoms:
Helps release tension in the jaw muscles, which can alleviate symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.

Other Benefits:
May help improve digestion and reduce bloating
Promotes relaxation and well-being
Can be a natural alternative to Botox or fillers

07/22/2025