Kind Body Wellness

04/05/2026

Cleavers water- great for the lymphatic system this time of year. Tastes almost like cucumber water.
Directions: properly identify cleavers in your yard, rinse them, place in a jar with a lid add filtered water and place in fridge for 2- 12 hrs, drink and enjoy.
For more info check out the first link in comments to learn from an outstanding herbalist.

04/05/2026

Compression before coffee- its a whole thing that those with lymphedema have to deal with daily.

Move That Lymph Barbie is back! Compression before coffee… always. 💗

Some mornings take a little extra time—and that’s okay. This is what strength looks like in real life.

As we kick off April, we’re celebrating Occupational Therapy Month and sending so much love to our incredible certified lymphedema therapists—OTs, PTs, and every specialist who helps us move, manage, and live better every single day. You are truly life-changing. 🩵

04/03/2026

This page has a lot of great information

Lymphedema Awareness Month Day #22 🦋

Understanding Pneumatic Compression Pumps

Another treatment many people living with lymphedema use is a pneumatic compression pump. This device can be part of a home management routine to help move lymph fluid and manage swelling.

A pneumatic pump works by using a sleeve that wraps around the affected area, such as the arm, leg, or sometimes the trunk. The sleeve contains multiple chambers that inflate and deflate in a gentle sequence, creating a wave-like compression. This pressure helps encourage lymph fluid to move out of the swollen area and toward areas where the lymphatic system can better drain it.

These treatments are usually done while sitting or lying down, and sessions often last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on what a provider recommends. Many people use them once or twice daily as part of their routine.

It’s important to understand that a pneumatic pump is not meant to replace other treatments for lymphedema. Instead, it is typically used along with other parts of care, including:

• Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
• Compression bandaging or compression garments
• Skin care to reduce infection risk
• Gentle exercise to help stimulate lymph flow

For some people, pumps can help maintain progress made during therapy, especially after intensive treatment phases. They may also help reduce feelings of heaviness and tightness that can occur when lymph fluid builds up.

However, pumps must be used correctly and at the proper pressure settings. Improper use can sometimes push fluid into other areas of the body where it should not collect. That is why it’s important for people to receive guidance from a certified lymphedema therapist or healthcare provider before using one.

Managing lymphedema often requires a consistent daily routine and multiple treatment methods working together. For many patients, a pneumatic compression pump can be one helpful tool in supporting lymphatic flow and managing symptoms.🩵🦋

04/01/2026

Don’t fall for the 10 package schemes and uncertified practitioners try to sell you- look for a certified practitioner someone that has had postoperative training that knows the issues that can happen with your tissues. Your sessions should be individualized just as your procedures were the amount of sessions you need will vary on your body and the procedures that you had 10 sessions may not be anywhere near enough or later in your recovery may be way too many.

04/01/2026

Did you know that we now have a demo set of Lymph Press pneumatic leg compression sleeves at our office? And you can try them!!!

Pneumatic leg compression is often something used at home to help control lymphedema and chronic swelling in your lower extremities.

While our office cannot get you the diagnoses or a prescription for these, we can however, allow you to test drive them to see how they feel on your body and to see if it’s something that you should take up with your doctor.

Don’t have lymphedema, but still want to try them? Absolutely!!!! These demos are open to all.

There is no charge to you for these short 10-15min demo sessions.
Just let us know if you’d like to try them either before or after your session and we’ll get them ready for you.

03/31/2026

This isn't massage, this is skilled post operative manual lymphatic drainage- using correct drainage pathways according to your surgery. 💙

Effective and qualified post-operative MLD requires a skilled therapist with training and experience that goes far beyond basic techniques. A qualified practitioner will also incorporate positioning to support your body, along with targeted work for scar tissue and fibrosis and put your safety as a priortiy.👐

This level of precision is essential after surgery, as incorrect pressure, direction, or timing can increase swelling, pain, and the risk of complications ⚠️

At Kind Body Wellness we have trained therapists with true expertise in lymphatic anatomy, surgical care, risks, and contraindications. We understand what is needed to ensure your recovery is supported safely and effectively 💙

03/13/2026

You’ve invested thousands in your cosmetic surgery—don’t overlook the importance of budgeting for your recovery as well.

Schedule your first three weeks of massages (six sessions) in advance, just as you would your surgery.-- These should be CLINICAL, pain free and use the lymphatic system to reduce swelling..

Consistent early treatments help manage swelling, which can continue to increase for up to 10 days after certain procedures.

Plan for 6 weeks to 6 months of post-surgical lymphatic massages. You’ll begin with two sessions per week, then transition to weekly sessions once swelling is under control. It is safest to wait 3 days before starting these sessions.

Recovery is a vital part of achieving your best result.

—and it all actually begins before your procedure.
Preparing your body by eating clean, staying active, and supporting your digestion and lymphatic system will make a noticeable difference in your healing process. Booking your pre-op session, booking your recovery sessions, meal planning-

Plan ahead by creating a meal strategy for the week following surgery to avoid takeout meals high in salt, which can worsen swelling. You’ve done the research and made the commitment; now take these few extra steps to ensure you experience the smooth, beautiful results you’ve envisioned.

Have questions? Book a free phone consultation with me now or speak to your surgeon.

03/06/2026

WOW!! We have 2 last minute openings for tomorrow Saturday March 7th!! If you want one I suggest you book now.
Booking link in comments

03/06/2026

Today is lymphedema awareness day. So I will share just a few facts with you about lymphedema.

03/06/2026

I am proud to be a supporting member of NLN, they are excellent client advocates and have great resources for therapists as well.

02/25/2026

This doctor is one of my personal favorite holistic
practitioners. He’s got some great advice here about the lymphatic system.. while we are kind body wellness currently do not offer the electronic lymph node stimulation that he’s talking about manual lymphatic drainage and lymphatic massage are both great ways to get your lymph moving and your lymph nodes clearing.
Check it out if you wanna learn more

Podcast Episode · Ancient Health Podcast · February 24 · 37m

02/24/2026

Wondering what to do with your lymphatic face brush now that you are home with it?
Maybe you can't remember everything we did during your session and don't want to watch my video on it? Well here are the simple easy to follow directions. Enjoy.

(remember if you bring your brush back to use in your next face lymphatic brushing session you will get $10 off that add on service.

1.Open Lymph nodes just above your collarbone press or sweep with your brush in a semi circular motion 6-10 times each side

2.Clear lymph nodes down your neck- sweep downward with your brush from the base of your ear down to just about your collarbones

3.Clear lymph nodes just in front of and behind of your ears- brush downward in front and behind your ears

4.Clear chin lymph nodes- drag brush from the center of your chin towards one ear 7-10 times then change to the other side of your face and repeat on the opposite side

5.Run brush from your nose to your ear--7-10 times each side

6.Run brush from the center of your forehead down to your ear on that side.7-10 times. then repeat on the other side

7.Run brush from ear to collarbone 7-10times then repeat on the other side.

8.Repeat as much or as often as you like.