Flow State Lymphatics & Energy Wellness

04/03/2026

I’m really proud to be recognized as a Preferred Practitioner through the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM).

This distinction isn’t just a title—it reflects advanced, evidence-informed training in safely supporting individuals navigating cancer care. Oncology massage requires a deep understanding of how treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery impact the body, and how to adapt every session with precision, intention, and compassion.

What sets this apart from general massage therapy?
✨ Specialized protocols tailored to each client’s medical history
✨ A focus on safety, lymphatic integrity, and immune support
✨ Ongoing education grounded in research and clinical best practices
✨ A trauma-informed, deeply respectful approach to healing

For my clients, this means you’re not just receiving bodywork—you’re being held in a space that honors where you are, with care that’s both nurturing and clinically informed.

This is the level of integrity and intention I bring into every session at Flow State Lymphatics & Energy Wellness.

💕 Xoxo, Christine Baade, LMT, CMLDT, CHHC

03/24/2026

“The more I support my lymphatic drainage, the more my anxiety seems to calm down.

I’ve been noticing this for a while —that lymphatic drainage helps alleviate anxiety - and it turns out there’s a real reason for it.

Your lymphatic system helps clear toxins, cellular waste, old hormones, and inflammatory debris from the body. But when lymph flow becomes sluggish or congested, that burden can build up in the tissues and contribute to inflammation, brain fog, physical tension, emotional heaviness, and a nervous system that stays stuck in fight-or-flight.

In other words: when the body feels stuck, the mind often does too.

As lymph begins to move, your body can start clearing stagnation, easing physical tension, and reducing the burden of stress hormones. Research has shown that lymphatic drainage can promote relaxation and reduce psychological stress.
And there’s another layer to this too.

When the body starts releasing physical congestion, emotions begin to move as well. Old stress, overwhelm, and unresolved feelings can feel “stored” in the tissues. As lymph starts to move, many people notice less tension, less mental heaviness, and more emotional ease. Research even shows that lymphatic drainage can increase relaxation and reduce psychological stress.

It makes sense: when the body is no longer holding so much, the mind often stops bracing too.

Sometimes anxiety is not just about what you’re thinking.

Sometimes it’s about what your body is still carrying.

And when you help the body release that burden, everything can start to feel lighter.” -Jodi Cohen

💧 Vibrant Blue Oils are used at Flow State Lymphatics to enhance your body’s lymphatic flow state. Ask me how and schedule your next integrative Manual Lymphatic Drainage appointment today. www.flowstatelymphatics.com

https://vibrantblueoils.com/could-lymph-stagnation-be-fueling-anxiety/

Could lymph stagnation be contributing to anxiety, brain fog, and emotional overwhelm? Learn how lymphatic drainage may support calm, detoxification, and nervous system balance.

02/27/2026

Research Alert: Visceral manual therapy as an intervention for musculoskeletal disorders: A scoping review

A newly published scoping review in the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2025) evaluated the effectiveness of Visceral Manual Therapy (VMT) for chronic low back, shoulder, and cervical pain.

Read here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/6Yi5vfpl5p3DCscnxu1NttFEyxUe6UtjduXDyr8B.pdf or Barralinstitute.com Resources Tab

This research is particularly relevant to Barral Visceral Manipulation because it acknowledges Jean-Pierre Barral’s work as foundational to modern Visceral Manipulation and distinguishes the organ-specific, precision-based approach from more generalized abdominal techniques.

​This growing body of research continues to highlight the powerful relationship between visceral mobility and musculoskeletal function.

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02/17/2026

Your body is constantly scanning the environment for signals of danger or safety.

That information flows through your autonomic nervous system, shaping how your gut functions, how your immune system responds, and how your hormones are released and regulated.

When you live in a state of chronic stress, your sympathetic nervous system stays switched on. This alters gut motility and digestion, increases intestinal permeability, disrupts immune balance, and promotes low-grade inflammation. Over time, repair and regeneration take a back seat to survival.

When you feel safe, calm, and socially connected, the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant. This state supports digestion, immune regulation, metabolic balance, and cellular repair.

That is why nervous system regulation is foundational to health. Drop a YES below, and I’ll DM you some quick tips on how to support it, practically and biologically. 🧘‍♀️

02/17/2026

You are already whole. Reiki meets you where you are and works with your body to support regulation and well-being.

💧✨ Schedule today at: www.flowstatelymphatics.com/reiki

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

A beautiful articulation of the delicate yet specific balance of craniosacral bodywork.

Yesterday we talked about the pelvic and sphenoid bones, those twin ink-blot shapes at opposite ends of the central axis. Today, I want to touch on how we actually begin to balance them in bodywork, not by forcing symmetry, but by clearing the line of conversation between the bowl and the butterfly.

I think of the pelvis and sphenoid as two tuning forks on the same string. The string is the dural tube, the deep fascial midline, the pressure system that runs from the pelvic floor to the cranial base. Our work is not to hammer either fork, but to reduce the noise around the string. Practically, that means starting with breath and the diaphragm. Free the respiratory diaphragm with rib, sternum, and upper abdominal work. Invite motion in the pelvic diaphragm with sacral holds, gentle pelvic floor softening, and SI joint decompression. When the diaphragms begin to move like coordinated tides, the cranial base often starts to reorganize on its own.

From there, I like to pair contact. One hand on the sacrum, the other on the occiput or sphenoid line, feeling for rhythm and drag rather than trying to create change. Craniosacral style holds, sacral traction, and still point inductions can reduce dural tension across the whole axis. Intraoral and jaw work add another powerful lever. Releasing the pterygoids, maxilla, and palate reduces strain at the sphenoid, and that shift frequently echoes down through the spine into sacral position and tone.

Add fluid movement to the mix. Abdominal and visceral fascial work improves glide around the mesenteries and reduces internal drag on the dural and fascial core. Gentle spinal unwinding, suboccipital release, and thoracolumbar fascial work help the message travel without distortion.

The technique is real and specific, but the spirit stays the same. We are not making the pelvis obey the sphenoid or the sphenoid obey the pelvis. We are restoring their signal line. When the static drops, these two distant shapes begin to resonate again, and the body recognizes its own symmetry without being told.

02/09/2026

In a busy world, quiet moments matter 🌿
Time in nature, space to breathe, and pockets of stillness help children (and grown-ups) settle, notice, and reconnect. Sometimes the most important thing we can offer is simply… silence.

02/08/2026

At Flow State Lymphatics, sessions are designed to support nervous system regulation, lymphatic flow, and deep rest—creating space for the body’s innate intelligence to do what it does best. This work is not about fixing or forcing change, but about listening, restoring balance, and supporting your body where it is right now.

If this resonates, you’re invited to schedule your next session when it feels aligned.

Book your appointment at:
👉 flowstatelymphatics.com

Whether you are seeking ongoing support or simply a place to pause, rest, and reconnect, you are welcome here.

https://www.flowstatelymphatics.com/post/healing-integration-inner-wisdom-and-learning-to-trust-the-body-again

Living through a cancer diagnosis and treatment or any kind of trauma is a profound life disruption. When treatment ends—or even while it’s ongoing—many people describe a confusing mix of relief and fear. Relief that the body has endured. Fear that it could happen again. This tension often lea...

02/05/2026

📢 How Do Your Organs Influence Your Emotions and Decisions?

🌿 Did you know that your gut, heart, and other internal organs are constantly communicating with your brain—shaping your thoughts, emotions, and even your sense of self?

🧠 According to neuroscience research, this “interoceptive” feedback influences behavior, memory, mood, and motivation. It even affects how we perceive fear, safety, and connection to others.

✨ Manual therapy, especially approaches like Visceral Manipulation and CranioSacral Therapy, works directly with these pathways—supporting the body’s ability to regulate from the inside out.

👉 By gently addressing restrictions in the organs, fascia, and autonomic nervous system, these therapies help restore internal balance and improve emotional and cognitive function. This is more than just muscle work—it's about optimizing the whole-body communication network.

Read here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/visceral-influences-on-brain-and-behavior.pdf

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