11/02/2025
this week's openings:
Mon-
11am (60 min massage with Rachel)
Tues-
10:30-2:30 (massage, facial, or Meditation massage with Elana)
3-6:30pm (massage with Vanessa)
Wed-
9am (90 min massage, meditation massage, or facial with Elana)
11am (90min massage with Vanessa)
12:30 (60 min couples massage or facials with Elana and Kylie)
3pm (90 min massage with Vanessa)
Thurs-
9am (90 min massage, meditation massage or facial with Elana)
12:30-3pm (massage, meditation massage or facial with Elana)
3:30 (30 min massage with Rachel)
Fri- full
Sat-
9am (60 min massage with Kylie)
12-3:30pm (massage with Vanessa)
1:30pm (90min couples massage with Elana and Vanessa) or
2pm (60 min couples massage with Kylie and Elana)
Your body’s built-in detox system (lymphatic) — and how to love it daily
Hi everyone!
I'm breaking my Sunday technology fast to come on here and send this email because I spaced on it yesterday. After massaging I came home and was feeling inspired to do a bunch of meal prepping (a venison roast, Italian wedding soup with extra meatballs for other meals, homemade bread and some yummy healthy treats for mosaic) so that took up my evening.
I know we can all use a reset button(in the form of a massage/facial/sauna session)during this busy season and we happen to have lots of availability this week!
As we get closer to winter its a good idea to do whatever you can to boost your immune function (through nutrition, limiting sugar, exercise, sunlight) and keep your lymphatic system flowing the way it should.
If you've ever felt a little puffy, tired, or just run down, your body might be asking for some lymphatic love.
Your lymphatic system is your body’s built-in detox and immune support network — a system of vessels that carry waste, excess fluid, and toxins out of your tissues. Unlike your heart, your lymph system doesn’t have a pump. It relies on movement, breath, and gentle touch to keep things flowing.
When lymph flow slows down (from stress, sitting too much, dehydration, a build up of heavy metals, or even tight clothing especially synthetic material like polyester), it can leave you feeling bloated, heavy, or more prone to inflammation and sluggishness.
The good news is, supporting your lymphatic health is simple and deeply nurturing.
Here are a few ways to get things moving:
• Gentle daily movement like walking or stretching
• Staying hydrated with mineral-rich water (or coconut water)
• Dry brushing before a shower to stimulate circulation
• Deep breathing — the diaphragm helps “pump” lymph fluid
At Mosaic, we take this a step further with our Lymphatic Massage(also known as Manual Lymphatic Drainage), which includes dry brushing and very light, pumping and rhythmic movements designed to move stagnant lymph and reduce puffiness, water retention, and inflammation. Clients often describe it as deeply relaxing yet energizing — like hitting “refresh” for your body.
🌿 The Anatomy & Function of the Lymphatic System - your crash course
What It Is
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that runs throughout the body — like a hidden river system supporting your immune and detox pathways.
Its main jobs are to:
1. Drain fluid (lymph) from tissues back into the bloodstream, preventing swelling and puffiness.
2. Filter waste and toxins through lymph nodes.
3. Support immunity by producing and transporting white blood cells (especially lymphocytes).
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Lymph Nodes
• The average adult has between 500 and 700 lymph nodes throughout the body.
• These nodes are clustered in key areas — especially the neck, underarms, chest, abdomen, and groin.
• Each node is a tiny, bean-shaped structure packed with immune cells.
• Inside, lymph fluid is filtered — bacteria, dead cells, and toxins are trapped and destroyed by immune cells before the fluid returns to circulation.
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Why Movement Matters
Unlike blood, which has the heart to pump it, the lymphatic system has no central pump.
It depends on:
• Muscle movement (walking, stretching, deep breathing)
• Manual stimulation (massage, dry brushing)
• Hydration (lymph fluid is mostly water)
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🌿 Where do toxins go after lymphatic drainage?
The lymphatic system collects waste, cellular debris, and excess fluid from your tissues.
Here’s the flow:
1. Lymph fluid collects waste → It moves through lymph nodes, where bacteria and toxins are filtered and broken down by white blood cells.
2. The cleaned fluid returns to the bloodstream near your collarbone.
3. From there, the liver and kidneys take over — filtering out what’s left.
4. Finally, your body eliminates those filtered wastes through:
• Urine (kidneys)
• Stool (via the liver and colon)
• Sweat (through the skin)
• And even breath (via the lungs)
So while lymphatic drainage doesn’t make you “detox” in a direct, instant way, it supports the organs that do — by helping your body move stagnant fluid and waste toward the pathways of elimination.
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💧 After a lymphatic massage:
• It’s important to hydrate well, since the kidneys need fluid to flush waste efficiently.
• You may notice an increase in urination (a good sign that drainage is happening).
• Supporting your digestion (fiber, hydration, movement) also helps complete the detox process
If you’ve been feeling drained or heavy lately, this is a beautiful way to support your body’s natural detox process while giving your nervous system a chance to reset.
✨ Your body knows how to heal — it just needs the right flow.
Hope to see you soon for some lymphatic love!
– Meagan & the Mosaic Wellness Team
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