Flow State Lymphatics & Energy Wellness

04/29/2026

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04/27/2026

🌿 Something new is growing in Central Ohio…

If you’re someone who:
• Cares about your health
• Is curious about holistic or natural living
• Or already lives a wellness-focused lifestyle

I want to invite you into something special.

We’ve created a community called Central Ohio Holistic Health + Wellness and the vision behind it is simple:

To connect people with real education, real resources, and real people who are aligned with living a healthier, more intentional life.

This is not a spammy group. We focus on collaboration, not competition.

It’s a value-based community, where local wellness businesses and practitioners are sharing education, tips, and insights to help you grow.

And the best part…
We’re not just staying online.

We’ll be hosting:
Events
Walks + hikes
Workshops
Opportunities to connect face-to-face

Because community matters.

If you’ve been looking for your people…this just might be it.

Come ready to learn, connect, and grow 🌿

👉 Click here to join the community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/centralohiohhw

04/23/2026

Lymphatics + The Auto Immune Connection

Hi everyone, it’s Christine back to discuss with you more about the lymphatic system and your health. If you’re living with autoimmune symptoms, you’ve probably been told your flares are unpredictable.

But in many cases… they’re not random.

Your body is constantly processing:

• inflammation
• immune activity
• cellular waste

And your lymphatic system plays a key role in clearing that load.

When lymphatic flow slows—
and your nervous system is stuck in stress—
your body has a harder time keeping up.

That’s when symptoms can feel more intense:
– fatigue
– swelling
– brain fog
– increased sensitivity

This isn’t your body working against you.
It’s your body becoming overwhelmed.

And pushing harder isn’t what helps.

What does help is creating the conditions for your body to regulate and restore:
✨ gentle lymphatic support
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ consistent, sustainable care

This is the work I focus on.

Not forcing change—but supporting your body so it doesn’t have to stay in a constant state of defense.

✨ If this resonates, save this for later
✨ Or share it with someone navigating autoimmune symptoms

This work offers a way back—to calm, to support, and to a sense of internal steadiness.

Stay tuned for next week we will discuss Your Nervous System + Lymph Flow. ✌️❤️

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🌿 Book Your Session online today or Schedule a quick Discovery Call to learn more.

💧www.flowstatelymphatics.com

04/21/2026

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, light-touch manual therapy aimed to help regulate the nervous system, settle stress patterns, release tension, and support the body’s ability to self-correct.

When the nervous system shifts out of survival mode, the whole system—fluids, tissues, and energy—can move more freely. That’s where true healing begins. Regulation comes before transformation. When your body feels safe, everything else becomes possible.

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Book Online! www.flowstatelymphatics.com

04/19/2026

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04/16/2026

What is your Lymphatic System… Really? (Post 1/6)

Your lymphatic system isn’t just a “detox system.”

It’s a fluid movement + communication network that lives just beneath your skin—woven through your entire body.

And when you understand how it’s built, you start to understand what you’re feeling in your body.

Here’s the simple breakdown:

• Lymph fluid → a clear fluid that carries waste, toxins, and immune cells
• Lymph vessels → tiny pathways that move this fluid (like backroads, not highways)
• Lymph nodes → filtration sites (your body’s “checkpoints”)
• Key drainage areas → neck, collarbones, armpits, abdomen, groin

Unlike your blood, your lymphatic system doesn’t have a central pump.

It moves through:
• Muscle contraction
• Breath
• Gentle pressure
• Nervous system regulation

✨ This is why your daily wellbeing matters.

When flow is supported, you may notice:
– Less puffiness (especially face, abdomen, limbs)
– Clearer skin
– More energy
– A lighter, less “stuck” feeling

When flow is sluggish, it can feel like:
– Swelling or fluid retention
– Tender or congested areas (especially around nodes)
– Brain fog or fatigue
– A general sense of heaviness

This isn’t your body “failing.”

It’s your body asking for movement, support, and safety.

✨ The goal isn’t to force detox.
It’s to restore flow—gently and consistently.

Because once you understand this system,
you start listening to your body in a completely different way.

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💧 If this helped you connect the dots in your body, like or share this—and follow along for week 2 - Lymphatics + The Autoimmune Connection.

xoxo, Christine Baade, LMT, CMLDT
www.flowstatelymphatics.com

🌿 Central Ohio Holistic Health + Wellness

04/16/2026

Here I am, in my element. My passion for massage therapy and holistic health is fulfilled by sharing this work and connecting with others.

Which is why I am so excited to be part of Central Ohio Holistic Health + Wellness. Here, we have an amazing collaboration of talented pros dedicated to serving the community through education, connection, and value.

This community was created to bring together people in Central Ohio who are passionate about living a more holistic, natural lifestyle while also connecting them with local businesses and practitioners who share that mission.

If you’ve been looking for community, guidance, and real support in your wellness journey both online and in person—this is your place. Come join us! 💕✌️

Xoxo, Christine Baade, LMT, CMLDT
www.flowstatelymphatics.com

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04/03/2026

I’m really proud to be 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. 🧘‍♀️