The Body Mechanic LMT

10/26/2025

This weekend I completed Fascial Counterstrain Venous & Lymphatic, Part 2, diving deeper into how gentle, precise work can calm neuro-inflammation in and around the spine, dura, and brain’s drainage pathways.

What this means for you:
• Softer, safer ways to help with stubborn, long term pain
• Support for “pressure” headaches, post-concussion symptoms, brain fog, and restless legs style tension, pain, etc
• Better strategies for nerve related tightness (that rigid, won’t stretch muscle feel)
• Focused techniques to improve the body’s own drainage/clearing systems (our Lympathic system ) so healing can actually stick!

How it feels: light, comfortable positioning and tiny corrections—no forcing, no pushing through pain. We’re simply creating a better internal environment so your body can do what it’s designed to do: heal.

If your story is “I’ve tried everything and it helps… but not for long,” this is for you.
Message me with your situation I’d love to hear your story and help you along your journey.

09/13/2025

Did you know with counterstrain we can directly work on adipose. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16yhaVtbPe/?mibextid=wwXIfru

Deep Adipose Tissue: “A new study strengthens the growing focus on the Deep Adipose Tissue (DAT) layer—situated in the deeper part of the subcutaneous connective tissue and distinct from the Superficial Adipose Tissue—as a frequent source of myofascial pain dysfunctions. For manual therapists, this adds further support to the assumption that techniques involving shear or cupping-like traction may be more effective than relying solely on vertical pressure.”

- Robert Schleip

Kahoko Yamada et al. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2025

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Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40833844/

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08/29/2025

The Bridge Back Project has sponsored pioneering research showing that Fascial Counterstrain may be effective in treating PTSD. To our knowledge, this is the first study demonstrating that bodywork can make a measurable difference for those living with PTSD.

Congratulations to my colleagues and amazing teacher’s on this amazing accomplishment. It’s been a long eight years of dedication to bring this research to life, and the impact could be profound.

The need is immense and we can only hope the VA and others take notice of this profound work.

I hope this research can continue to grow to show efficacy and proof of concept.

Well done, to everyone who made this possible! You guys f**king did it!

Check out the research below!

AbstractIntroduction. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and elevated levels of

08/27/2025

Today I received the kindest surprise a heartfelt card full of gratitude. 💙
This random act of kindness reminded me why I do what I do: to help people reconnect with themselves and feel whole again.

Thank you to the person who took the time to share such encouraging words. Your journey inspires me just as much as you say I’ve inspired you.

Sometimes, the smallest notes carry the biggest impact.

08/27/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿

Wellness isn’t only about what you do it’s also about what you allow.
Allow rest.
Allow recovery.
Allow your body the chance to reset.

Sometimes the most powerful step forward is giving yourself permission to slow down. 💙

What dos slowing down look for you?
Share below, I’d love to hear!

08/22/2025

This week I had the privilege of helping individuals find relief and hope through a gentle hands on approach called Fascial Counterstrain.

I worked with people experiencing:
• Low back pain (x2)
• Neck pain (x2)
• Headaches
• EDS/Dysautonomia
• Throat tightness & swallowing difficulties
• IBS
• TMD (jaw pain & dysfunction)
• Fibromyalgia (x2)
• Chronic / persistent pains

Every story is unique, but the goal is always the same. Helping the body release tension, restore balance, and help individuals get back to enjoying their life.💙

Thank you for all for giving myself the opportunity to hear your story and allowing me to be part of your journey to health and wellness.

Curious if Fascial Counterstrain could help you? Shoot me a message or visit thebodymechanicslmt.com to learn more!

08/20/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday 🌿

So many of us push through pain, tension, or stress like it’s just part of life. But what if your body isn’t trying to hold you back it’s trying to speak to you?

Every ache, every tight muscle, every drained feeling is your body’s way of saying: “Something needs to change”

At The Body Mechanic, we listen to those messages with Fascial Counterstrain a gentle, evidence informed therapy that helps reset your body’s natural healing systems.

✨ Imagine moving with less pain.
✨ Imagine feeling restored instead of depleted.
✨ Imagine your body finally being heard.

Your health is not about fighting harder it’s about listening deeper. 💙

👉 What’s one small way you can slow down and listen to your body today? Share below, I’d love to hear.

08/15/2025

Why Pain Might Actually Be a Good Thing

Most of us think of pain as the enemy something to push away, fight, or avoid at all costs.
But what if we could reframe it?

Think about your body like a home renovation. 🏡
You knock down walls, rip up floors, and live in a little chaos for a while.
It’s messy… but it’s all part of making your space bigger, stronger, and better than before.

Your body works the same way.
Sometimes, discomfort or a flare up isn’t a setback. It’s part of the rebuild process.
And this is where Fascial Counterstrain comes in.

It’s like hiring the right crew for your remodel:
✨ Gently removes what’s blocking progress (inflammation, tension, restricted movement)
✨ Creates the perfect environment for your body to heal and repair from the inside out
✨ Helps you move better, feel stronger, and keep building your “home”

So next time pain shows up, ask yourself:
👉 Is this a sign I’m falling back… or stepping forward?

📅 Ready to start your remodel from the inside out?
Book your Fascial Counterstrain session today and let’s rebuild something amazing together.

08/15/2025

Excited for some continued learning this weekend!