Holistic Health LMT

04/21/2026

04/17/2026

Did you know your plate and your massage table are speaking the same language? In our latest post, we dive into how nutrition shapes allergies, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Hereditary Alpha‑Tryptasemia (HaT)—and how the foods you eat can either calm or trigger your mast cells. We also explore how gentle, adaptive massage interacts with mast‑cell activity, when massage is healing (and when it’s not), and how nutrition and hands‑on care work together to support people with Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome, high‑histamine responses, and complex neuroconnective‑tissue disorders.

If you’ve ever felt “reactive” instead of relaxed after a massage, or noticed your body flares after certain meals, this post is for you.

👉 Tap the link below to read the full article and discover how food, protein (plant and animal‑based), and intentional touch can work together to create a calmer, more resilient body.

Nutrition is far more than a “lifestyle choice”—it is a foundational regulator of immune behavior, gut integrity, and nervous‑system signaling. When it comes to allergies, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Hereditary Alpha‑Tryptasemia (HaT), what you eat can either calm the body’...

04/10/2026

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04/06/2026

Big news at The Holistic Health LMT: our annual massage, red-light, and coaching packages offer the best savings and can now be financed with Cherry in easy bi-weekly payments. Plus, eligible services may also be submitted for potential insurance reimbursement with a superbill—ask us how at your next visit!
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04/04/2026

Discover how fascia—the hidden web of connective tissue wrapping your muscles, nerves, and organs—shapes your movement, pain, and overall health. In this blog post you’ll learn what fascia is made of, how nutrition and complex neuroconnective‑tissue disorders like Ehlers‑Danlos and Multiple Sclerosis affect it, and simple daily practices to keep your fascia supple, hydrated, and resilient. Perfect for anyone curious about chronic pain, stiffness, or why gentle bodywork can feel so transformative.

Fascia is a thin, web‑like layer of connective tissue that wraps around every structure in your body—muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs—like an internal “body suit.” It’s made up of multiple layers of soft, stringy tissue that are flexible and designed to move with you, no...

03/26/2026

Meet Coreen Woodhead, LMT
With over 30 years of massage therapy experience, Coreen Woodhead brings a heart-centered and highly skilled approach to every session. Her work blends deep compassion, intuitive touch, and decades of expertise to help clients find relief, relaxation, and renewed balance. As a breast cancer survivor, Coreen understands the importance of resilience and self-care, bringing empathy and understanding to those recovering from illness, surgery, or injury. From newborns to seniors, her personalized treatments are designed to meet each person where they are—supporting healing, comfort, and well-being at every stage of life.

Coreen is now available Mondays and Wednesdays as well as one Saturday each month. Her schedule is open for online booking now! Save on your next 2 massage sessions with Coreen at the link below

Most of us spend our lives pouring into everyone around us—kids, partners, clients, employers, family. That’s noble, but there’s a hidden cost: when we constantly show up for others and rarely show up for ourselves, our health becomes the bill we pay.

03/26/2026

https://www.holistichealthlmt.com/post/regulating-the-nervous-system-through-massage-therapy-for-pots-and-orthostatic-intolerance

As a Massage Therapist and Naturopathic Health Coach who works with Patients who have Complex NeuroConnective Tissue Disorders. I see clients who struggle with POTS and Orthostatic Intolerances. One of the most overlooked but powerful tools in managing these conditions is nervous system regulation t...

03/24/2026

I’ve rarely written about my own fasting journey, because it felt too personal and too often misunderstood. But this one matters—because fasting and intermittent fasting have quietly helped me rebalance my hormones, soften stubborn weight gain, and feel more at home in my own body again. In the post below, I share how I’ve used fasting as a metabolic reset, why it can benefit both women and men, and what safety steps are non‑negotiable—before implementing any dietary changes, please consult your physician, especially if you have medical conditions.

Hormonal weight gain is rarely just about calories. In both women and men, it often involves insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, stress hormones, and sometimes shifts in androgens, estrogen, or cortisol—especially around PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, or age‑related metabolic changes. Fas...

03/23/2026

I’ve lived at the intersection of clinician and patient — navigating disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression that changed how my legs feel and how I move. In my latest blog I share how emerging tools like hydrogels plus hands‑on therapy have given me real hope for regeneration and improved function. Read my story and what it might mean for your recovery: https://wix.to/39nUNgj