A Better U Massage

11/24/2025

💆🏾‍♀️❤️A Little Piece of My Massage Journey
Y’all… this stool has been with me since 1997 — my very first year as a licensed massage therapist. This is the same stool I sat on when I graduated school, the same one I used when I got hired at my first spa, and the same one that’s been with me through years of clients, growth, prayers, and purpose.

After all these years, she was worn OUT 😂 but instead of throwing her away, I decided to give her new life.

Shoutout to Mr. Willis London for doing an AMAZING job reupholstering my stool. He brought her right back to life! 🙌🏾

It’s something special about keeping pieces that remind you of where you started.
A Better U Massage has history, and I’m grateful for every part of the journey. 💯❤️🙌🏽🙏🏽

11/21/2025

😇Welcome to My Peaceful Place
This is where the stress melts, the healing begins, and the atmosphere shifts the moment you walk in. 💆🏾‍♀️💛

I thank God for blessing me with a space that carries peace, comfort, and His presence. Every client who walks through this door gets more than a massage — they get restoration, relaxation, and a reset for the mind, body, and spirit.

Grateful. Thankful. Blessed. 🌿💯😊🙏🏽
A Better U Massage by Teffany

11/19/2025

💆🏾‍♀️ Professional Lymphatic Massage vs. Doing It Yourself

✔ WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME:
Home lymphatic techniques can help with light stimulation and temporary relief. BUT they are extremely limited because:
• You can’t reach the correct nodes and drainage pathways
• You often apply the wrong pressure (too light or too deep)
• You don’t have the skill to redirect fluid properly
• You can’t safely work on areas with scar tissue, nerve damage, or surgical trauma
• It’s easy to overwork inflamed or compromised areas

Basic self-massage is fine for maintenance, but it is NOT enough for someone recovering from multiple surgeries, nerve damage, and chronic swelling.

💆🏾‍♀️ WHAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL DOES (that you cannot do yourself):

1. Correct Pressure
Lymphatic massage requires a precise pressure — too light does nothing, too deep damages tissue. Professionals are trained to apply exactly what the lymphatic system responds to.

2. Proper Drainage Routes
A trained therapist knows which direction to move the fluid, where the nodes are compromised, and how to reroute lymph safely.

3. Understanding of Surgical Trauma
After hip replacement, bypass surgery, pelvic repair, and infection cleanouts, the tissue is delicate.
A professional knows exactly what areas should NOT be touched, how to avoid nerve irritation, and how to safely reduce swelling.

4. Specialized Techniques
Professionals use:
• Lymph node clearance
• Pumping sequences
• Abdominal drainage
• Fibrosis prevention
• Scar tissue mobilization
• Edema reduction protocols
These cannot be done properly at home.

5. Faster and More Noticeable Results
Professional sessions move significantly more fluid, reduce swelling faster, and help restore mobility safely.

6. Medical safety
A trained therapist knows the contraindications:
• Infection
• Blood clots
• Open wounds
• Vascular damage
• Lymph node removal
• Recent surgery
Self-massage cannot address these safely.

11/14/2025

🌿 Key Benefits of Massage Therapy

For Stress Relief, Muscle Recovery & Overall Well-Being

💆🏾‍♀️ 1. Stress Relief & Emotional Reset
• Massage calms the nervous system, lowering cortisol (stress hormone).
• Releases serotonin and dopamine — the “feel-good” hormones.
• Helps you unwind mentally + emotionally and increases clarity and focus.
• Supports better sleep, relaxation, and inner peace.

🧘🏾‍♀️ 2. Muscle Recovery & Pain Reduction
• Breaks up tension, knots, and adhesions that create pain or stiffness.
• Improves circulation so oxygen and nutrients reach tired muscles faster.
• Reduces inflammation and soreness after workouts or long workdays.
• Helps with injury prevention and mobility.

💨 3. Improved Circulation & Detoxification
• Stimulates lymphatic flow to help the body flush out toxins.
• Encourages healthier blood flow throughout the body.
• Reduces swelling and fluid retention (especially with lymphatic techniques).

☀️ 4. Boosts Mood & Mental Wellness
• Eases anxiety, depression, and emotional heaviness.
• Creates a safe space of peace, comfort, and grounding.
• Helps balance the mind–body system so you can show up stronger.

🤲🏾 5. Supports Immune System Strength
• Reduces stress, which strengthens immune function.
• Improves lymphatic circulation, helping the body fight off illnesses.

🧘🏽‍♀️ 6. Enhances Flexibility & Range of Motion
• Loosens tight fascia and improves joint movement.
• Helps the body move more freely and reduces stiffness.
• Great for athletes, daily walkers, and anyone with active routines.

🌱 7. Overall Well-Being & Balanced Lifestyle
• Encourages deep rest and mindfulness.
• Helps regulate the body’s natural rhythms.
• Supports physical, mental, and emotional alignment

11/08/2025

When your massage therapist says, “Take a deep breath and relax,”
… but your mind is like, “Did I turn off the stove? Did I pay that bill? Why is my shoulder shaped like a question mark?” 😅
💆🏾‍♀️Come unwind at A Better U Massage by Teffany where your peace is part of the treatment.

10/30/2025

Family, the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is blessing our community with a Pre-Thanksgiving Food Giveaway an opportunity to make sure every table is filled this holiday season.

Operation Appreciation – Pre-Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

906 Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
Thursday, November 6, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
First Come, First Served

Presented by:
The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission
In partnership with Entergy, KOKY Radio, Family Dollar, and community partners.

For more information: 888-290-KING
www.arkingdream.org

Food Pantries – Little Rock & North Little Rock

Amboy Community Food Pantry
701 W 47th St, North Little Rock AR 72118
Mondays & Thursdays 9 AM – 12 PM
501-753-2777
Serves NLR & Maumelle residents (proof of address required)

Gardner Memorial UMC Food Pantry
1723 Schaer St, North Little Rock AR 72114
l Tuesdays 12 PM – 4 PM
501-374-5767
Photo ID required; North Little Rock residents

The Grove Choice Pantry & Thrift
12118 MacArthur Dr, North Little Rock AR 72118
Tues & Thurs 10 AM – 6 PM | Sat 10 AM – 1 PM
501-800-1030
Serves ZIP codes 72118, 72113, 72106

Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock
1601 Marshall St, Little Rock AR 72216
Mon–Thu 9 AM – 12:30 PM
501-372-4388
Food & thrift services available

St. Francis House
2701 S. Elm St, Little Rock AR 72204
501-664-5036
Food pantry and clothing assistance; Pulaski County residents

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry
1000 N. Mississippi St, Little Rock AR 72207
Thursdays 8:30 AM – 10 AM
501-225-4203
Photo ID and proof of residency needed

Community Note

If one pantry is closed or out of stock, try another nearby. You can also visit arkansasfoodbank.org to find the nearest partner pantry by ZIP code.

Arkansas Foodbank, the largest hunger relief organization in Arkansas, serves 33 counties in central & southern Arkansas feeding over 280,000 people yearly.

10/28/2025

26 years ago, wow 🤩 this photo was taken in 1999.

10/28/2025

🟣 The Benefits of Cupping Therapy: For Athletes & Everyday People 💆🏾‍♀️💪🏾

Whether you’re a serious athlete or someone just trying to move without stiffness, cupping therapy offers incredible benefits for recovery and overall wellness.

🔥 For Athletes:
• Speeds up muscle recovery after intense workouts
• Increases circulation and oxygen flow to sore muscles
• Helps release deep muscle tension and fascia restrictions
• Reduces inflammation and promotes flexibility

🌿 For Everyday People:
• Relieves back, shoulder, and neck pain from daily stress
• Eases tension headaches and improves relaxation
• Supports detoxification and better blood flow
• Helps with stiffness caused by sitting too long or repetitive movement

⚖️ Pros:
✔️ Natural, non-invasive therapy
✔️ Deep muscle release without aggressive pressure
✔️ Can complement massage, stretching, and physical training

⚠️ Cons:
⚫ Temporary circular marks (a sign of increased blood flow, not bruises)
⚫ Mild tenderness for 1–2 days
⚫ Not recommended for those with certain medical conditions (always consult your therapist)

🚲 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏋🏽‍♂️ Cupping helps your body reset, recover, and realign. Whether you’re training hard or just carrying life’s daily load, your muscles deserve the release

10/25/2025

💆🏾‍♂️ When Relaxation Wins the Birthday Game 🎂🤔😊🧐😳😂😂😂😂❤️
So today one of my clients surprised her husband with a massage appointment for his birthday… and let’s just say he LOVED his gift!

From the moment I started on his back until I made it down to his feet 👣 this man was out! 😂
He snored through the entire session like he hadn’t had a good nap in years!

When we finished, he looked at me all peaceful and said, “I think I fell asleep.”
I said, “Sir… you didn’t just fall asleep 😴 you SNORE-sang the whole playlist!” 😂💤

There’s no better sign of deep relaxation than snoring from start to finish!
That’s what we call a successful birthday massage right there. 💆🏾‍♂️🎉

10/25/2025

💆🏾‍♀️ Deep Tissue Massage: Going Beneath the Surface for True Relief

When your body carries long-term tension, stress, or old muscle knots, sometimes a surface-level massage just isn’t enough. That’s where Deep Tissue Massage comes in.

This therapeutic technique focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, using slow, firm pressure to release chronic tension and improve mobility.

😊 Benefits include:
✅ Reducing chronic pain and stiffness
✅ Improving posture and flexibility
✅ Releasing tight muscles and scar tissue
✅ Supporting faster recovery after workouts
✅ Promoting better circulation and overall relaxation

A deep tissue session isn’t about discomfort, it’s about restoring alignment, releasing buildup, and helping your body feel lighter, freer, and renewed.

🕯️ At A Better U Massage, each session is customized to your body’s needs. Whether you’re an athlete, on your feet all day, or simply carrying life’s weight in your shoulders, you deserve relief that lasts.

10/24/2025

💆🏾‍♀️ Post-Op Massage: Healing with Intention 💜

Recovering from surgery isn’t just about time, it’s about supporting your body through the healing process. ✨

Post-operative lymphatic massage helps:
✅ Reduce swelling and inflammation
✅ Minimize fluid build-up and hardness
✅ Promote smoother, more even healing
✅ Support your immune system
✅ Improve comfort and mobility

Every session is gentle, intentional, and customized for your recovery journey.
Your body deserves care that restores, renews, and releases. 🌸

10/17/2025

I didn’t come for the rides… I came for the funnel cake, corn dog, and strawberry lemonade! 🎯
Sometimes joy is dipped in mustard and sprinkled with powdered sugar. 💛