Thai Yogic

Thai Yogic Traditional Thai Reflexology & Herbal Therapy The famous Thai Yoga Bodywork techniques incorporate acupressure, and stretching of the entire body.

The ancient healing knowledge of Thailand is amazing and highly therapeutic. Our specialized experience in Thai Yoga relieves muscle pain and tension resulting in you feeling completely restored and rejuvenated. Traditional Reflexology & Bodywork has a number of benefits that can be both short term and long term. It is important to notice that it is primarily a healing touch and you may receive the following benefits:

Relieves pain and muscle tension
Strengthens and rejuvenates the body
Improves blood and lymphatic circulation
Frees blocked energy flows
Increases flexibility
Increases ability to absorb food
Enhances elimination of wastes and toxins
Facilitates relaxation

12/07/2025

🔥 Your Back is Burning!

Let’s Talk Inflamed Back Muscles, What’s Really Going On — and How to Fix It 💆‍♀️💧

That ache in your back? It’s not just stress or “bad posture” — it’s your body talking to you. Whether you’re lifting heavy, sitting all day, or waking up like a robot every morning… your paraspinal muscles, trapezius, rhomboids, and latissimus dorsi might be in full-blown inflammatory protest.

But here’s the good news — with the right touch and the right therapy, you can calm that internal fire and get your body flowing again 💪💧

🧠 What’s Really Happening — Myositis Explained

When your back muscles are overworked or chronically tense, the fibres go through microtrauma.
This causes:
🧵 Microtears in the muscle
🌡️ Local heat and swelling
🧪 Buildup of inflammatory cytokines and metabolic waste
❌ Reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery

The result? Pain, stiffness, fatigue — and that “burning” sensation that makes you want to crawl into a ball.

🤕 Signs Your Back Muscles Are Inflamed
• Persistent burning or aching pain
• Tenderness when touched
• Limited range of motion
• Morning stiffness or “locked” feeling after sitting
• Pain radiating into shoulders, ribs, or lower back

💧 Where the Lymphatic System Comes In

Inflammation = waste buildup.
Your lymphatic system’s job is to clear it.

It drains away:
🧫 Cellular debris
💧 Excess fluid
🦠 Inflammatory byproducts

But when your muscles are inflamed, your lymph flow slows down — and you end up with:
⚡ Swelling
😣 Longer recovery
🥵 More pain and fatigue

💆‍♀️ The Healing Duo: Lymphatic Drainage + Remedial Massage

💧 1. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

MLD gently stimulates lymph vessel contractions, helping to:
✔️ Move fluid out of inflamed tissues
✔️ Decrease pressure and pain
✔️ Enhance immune modulation
✔️ Speed up recovery

It’s like taking out the trash so your cells can breathe again 🏡

💪 2. Remedial & Sports Massage

Once the swelling is down, it’s time to work deeper:
✔️ Releasing tight fascia and trigger points
✔️ Improving oxygen delivery
✔️ Restoring mobility through the back chain
✔️ Relieving chronic tension patterns

This is where “burning” turns into “breathing.”

🌿 Combine Them — and Watch the Magic Happen

When you pair lymphatic drainage with remedial massage, you create synergy:
🔥 Inflammation down
💧 Drainage up
🧠 Nervous system calm
🧬 Cellular repair on
💪 Freedom of movement restored

✅ Bianca’s Back-Care Tips

💧 Hydrate — lymph is 96% water
🧂 Add magnesium (spray or Epsom soak)
🧘 Gentle movement: cat-cow, spinal rotations, deep breathing
🪑 Don’t sit longer than 45 minutes
🔥 Warm compress before bed to soothe circulation

💙 Final Thoughts

Your back isn’t being dramatic — it’s inflamed, overworked, and begging for flow.
Support it. Listen to it. Move it.
With targeted lymphatic drainage and therapeutic bodywork, you’re not just easing pain — you’re rewiring your body’s healing rhythm. 🌿

Let’s get you flowing again. 💆‍♂️✨

Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS

12/07/2025
12/06/2025

Think of Fascia as the “House” of Your Lymphatic System 💚

Lymphatic capillaries live inside the superficial fascia

The superficial fascia (just under the skin) contains:
* initial lymphatic capillaries
* pre-collectors
* lymphatic microvessels
These capillaries sit between the collagen fibers like tiny elastic tubes.

This matters because:
If the fascia becomes stiff, dry or glued. It physically compresses the lymphatic openings.

Fascia and lymphatics live together. Understands fascia but not lymphatics may accidentally increase swelling or inflammation, especially in oncology, lipoedema and lymphoedema clients.
A truly safe treatment understands BOTH systems.

www.khealthmassage.com.au

This is based on a 2023 anatomical study showing lymphatic vessels inside the superficial fascia:
🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10058564/










12/03/2025

Scalp Reflexology Massage ✅

Sourav Yoga

11/30/2025

💆‍♀️ Reflexology & Lymph Drainage: Why It’s So Powerful!

Did you know your feet can help your lymphatic system flow better? 👣 Reflexology is more than just a relaxing foot massage — it’s a science-based therapy that supports your body’s natural detox and drainage pathways.

🌿 What Is Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD)?

Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a specialized reflexology technique that focuses on the lymphatic reflex points on your feet. These points correspond to the same lymph pathways stimulated during Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).

Through gentle pressure and rhythmic movements, RLD helps:
✨ Move stagnant lymph fluid
✨ Reduce swelling and puffiness
✨ Support detox and immune function
✨ Calm inflammation and tension
✨ Promote deep relaxation

Learn more here:
www.rachelrayreflexology.co.uk/post/what-is-reflexology-lymph-drainage
www.reflexologyroomlondon.co.uk/reflexology-lymph-drainage

🧠 How It Works — Organ by Organ

Each reflex area on your feet connects to a specific organ or system. Stimulating these zones helps boost function, detoxification, and balance across the body.

🌿 The liver helps filter toxins from the blood. Reflexology supports enzyme function and reduces congestion, easing the load on your lymphatic system.

💧 The kidneys regulate fluid balance. Reflexology enhances filtration, aiding lymph drainage and detox.

🌿 The spleen acts as both a blood filter and immune organ. Stimulating its reflex can boost lymphocyte activity and immune balance.

💨 The lungs are linked to upper lymph flow and sinus drainage. Reflexology can help relieve congestion and improve oxygen exchange.

🌿 The intestines (colon) contain large amounts of gut-associated lymph tissue (GALT). Reflexology encourages digestive movement and toxin elimination.

✨ The skin is your largest detox organ. Reflexology improves circulation and cellular waste removal, giving the skin a healthier glow.

💚 The lymph nodes (reflex zones) respond to gentle stimulation by opening lymphatic channels, reducing swelling, and supporting immune communication.

📚 What Does Research Say?

🩵 Study on breast-cancer-related lymphedema: Reflexology lymph drainage significantly reduced arm swelling and improved comfort.
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27157950

💬 Patient experience study: Participants reported less pain, better mobility, and emotional well-being.
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30057039

💧 General reflexology research: Studies show improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and calmer stress responses — all essential for healthy lymph flow.
www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2014/502123

🦋 The Science Behind the Flow

Reflexology is effective because it:
1️⃣ Stimulates lymphatic reflex points to encourage natural lymph movement.
2️⃣ Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into rest-and-repair mode.
3️⃣ Improves microcirculation, helping tissues release toxins and absorb nutrients.
4️⃣ Supports detox organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines.
5️⃣ Balances fluid movement, reducing swelling and heaviness.

🎉 Fun Facts!

💧 The lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump — it depends on movement, breathing, and gentle stimulation to flow!
👣 Your feet have over 7,000 nerve endings that connect to every organ and gland through neural pathways.
🧘‍♀️ Reflexology can lower stress hormones, reduce tension, and balance blood pressure.
🏆 RLD has been recognized in cancer-care settings for its gentle support in managing lymphedema.

More info:
www.pipzinggreflexology.co.uk/information/reflexology-lymph-drainage
www.hempsteadtherapycentre.co.uk/reflexology-lymphatic-drainage-rld

⚕️ Safe Use & Best Practices

✔️ Always see a qualified reflexologist trained in RLD.
✔️ Combine with manual lymph drainage, hydration, gentle movement, and a clean diet.
✔️ Avoid during active infection, thrombosis, or uncontrolled heart or kidney issues. Always check with your healthcare provider first.

💚 In Summary

Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a beautiful, natural way to support your body’s self-healing process. It helps your lymphatic system do what it’s designed to do — detox, decongest, and renew.

🌿 Stimulates detox organs
💧 Improves circulation and drainage
🧘‍♀️ Reduces stress and inflammation
💪 Strengthens immunity and vitality

Your lymphatic system is your body’s silent cleaner — and reflexology gives it a loving nudge to flow freely again. 💚

References:
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27157950
www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30057039
www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2014/502123
www.rachelrayreflexology.co.uk
www.reflexologyroomlondon.co.uk
www.pipzinggreflexology.co.uk
www.hempsteadtherapycentre.co.uk

11/29/2025

Take a pause tonight. Relax. Release. Recharge.

💜 Wishing you a peaceful night and deeper sleep.

11/29/2025

🌷🧘🌷Supine Twist
(Also called Supta Matsyendrasana)

⭐ Benefits are :-
• Releases lower-back tension
• Gently stretches the spine and improves mobility
• Relaxes hips and glutes
• Improves digestion by massaging abdominal organs
• Reduces stress and calms the nervous system
• Opens chest & shoulders for better posture
• Enhances spinal alignment and reduces stiffness

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175 Highway 965 NE Ste 2
North Liberty, IA
52317

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