Anyone can receive a Lymphatic Drainage Therapy session. It is both relaxing and has clearing health benefits.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy prevents and removes fluid buildup after surgery (Post-op), general swelling, and a detoxification period and flushes out unwanted cellular debris and excess fluid at a fast rate. This therapy helps reduce pain, bruising, swelling, and prevents fibrosis (scar tissue development beneath the skin), and fastens healing. The customized form of body work, lymphatic massage may help the lymph system do its job better.  By understanding the anatomy and function of this delicate system, our Therapist at Massages with Purpose and Skin Care can assist your body in clearing sluggish tissues of waste and swelling.

Some symptoms of a backed up lymphatic system are: the feeling of a stuffy nose, congestion, and lots of mucous. Some also experience headaches and brain fog if the lymph fluid is not draining. Toxins build up in old cerebrospinal fluid and causes some to feel exhausted, confused and slow.

Though lymph vessels are found throughout the body, most of them – about 70 percent – are located just below the skin. These fragile vessels work to pick up the fluids between the cell spaces when gentle pressure is applied to them from increased fluid build-up, muscle contractions, or the pressure of the therapist’s hands.  By using very light pressures in a rhythmic, circular motion, our skilled therapists can stimulate the lymph system to work more efficiently and help it move the lymph fluids back to the heart. The fluid in the Lymphatic System helps remove waste and toxins from the body. Furthermore, by freeing vessel pathways, lymphatic massage can help retrain the lymph system to work better for more long-term health benefits.

Video Animation of the Lymphatic Flow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHXHyAzwOOc&t=68s

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy has 3 components that may be applied: Dry Brushing, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (gentle, manual systematic pumping), and Lymphatic Massage.

Dry Brushing assists in eliminating dry, dead skin; leaving you with glowing skin. It encourages lymphatic drainage, reduces redness, helps rid inflammation, and signals increased circulation (better blood flow). While it is safe to dry brush daily, most only need to dry brush 2-3 times per week; depending on the outcome needed. Those with excessive fluid build up(inflammation) may want to consider brushing every day, morning and night, until the inflammation starts moving out of the body.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a very gentle procedure and should not be painful. This therapy focuses on the areas that house the main (deep) lymph nodes, such as your neck, axilla (armpits), elbows, thoracic duct, groin and knees. Light pumping pressure is applied to move the lymphatic fluid so that your organs can effectively remove the toxins.

Lymphatic Massage Therapy is a gentle, superficial gliding massage (with massage oil) that moves the Lymphatic Fluid within the direction of the lymphatic flow. Some clients prefer a deeper Lymphatic Massage Therapy for contouring purposes.

Many ask “Where does the lymphatic fluid go?“. The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in immune function and in the delivery of vital nutrients to the body. In a healthy body, the lymphatic system absorbs excess lymph fluid from the body’s organs and returns it to the blood stream. In a healthy body, the lymphatic channels from the liver and mesentery drain towards the thoracic duct, which is the main lymphatic vessel responsible for lymph drainage. In most people, the thoracic duct drains into the subclavian vein on the left side.

Getting a lymphatic massage helps flush toxins from your body through your lymph system (detox) in addition to aiding in fatigue recovery after strenuous exercise. Possible side effects of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy can include: Increased urination/bowel movements: after the massage, the lymph waste will need to be removed from the body. This leads to an increase in urination and bowel movements, as these are the methods the body uses to eliminate lymph waste from the body. It is important to drink water after this therapy to rehydrate your body, and to flush excess toxins.

Cleansing the Lymphatic Systems can boost your Immune System and Quality of Life!

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Did you know that your skin rejuvenates every 3-4 weeks. It’s important that you find Organic, clean facial products to help remove excess dirt, oils and dead skin. Although this is a very important process that should be incorporated in your daily routine, a Professional Designer Facial or Enzyme Peel should be scheduled for a deeper exfoliation for beautiful glowing skin.

Facials reduce fine lines, age spots, and relieve dehydrated skin. With these benefits, facials make us feel better about our skin. With the use of exfoliation, massage, and the penetration of nutrients and antioxidants, facials also fight to reverse aging. Facials detoxify the skin, eliminates white and blackheads, helps clear acne, tightens the skin, eliminates under eye bags and dark circles, provides nutrients and oxygen to the skin, reduces anxiety and is mood lifting. A facial is a multi-purpose, multi-step skin treatment that includes steams, face masks, and face massages. This is followed by skin exfoliation, cleansing, and a rich selection of lotions and creams. When done regularly, the facial benefits and positive effects will show on the radiance of your skin

At Massages with Purpose and Skin Care, we provide many varieties of relaxing skin care with the highest quality of skincare products:

• Microdermabrasion
• Microneedling
• Dermaplaning
• Designer Facials and Peels
• Gua Sha Lymphatic Facials
• MicroCurrent FaceLifts
• RadioFrequency

Soft skin is what most people aspire to have. When the texture of our skin feels smooth and silky, it can give us more confidence about our physical appearance. The journey to achieving smooth skin will involve a variety of regular skincare routines with our Profession Licensed Estheticians at Massages wit Purpose and Skin Care.

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Ultrasonic Cavitation, also known as Ultrasound Liposuction, is a non-surgical fat removal procedure that uses scientifically proven non-invasive technology to break down unwanted fat. Radio Frequency is a non-invasive heat treatment that helps tighten, contour and refine deeper lines of the skin over the face and body. These waves of low-frequency and radio frequency form bubbles around fat deposits under the skin. The bubbles then burst, breaking the fat deposits into the interstitial and the lymphatic systems where they are drained. These two amazing therapies at one therapeutic session tones the body for amazing results!

Ultrasounic Cavitation -uses low-frequency sound waves to heat and vibrate the layer of fat cells below the skin’s surface causing pressure, which eventually causes the fat cells to liquify and release their contents to be eliminated safely by the body.

Radio Frequency (RF) Technology – uses advanced technology that safely heats the deep layers of the skin causing collagen fibres to contract and remodel leaving skin more lifted and tightened. (Radiofrequency can be used for both the face and body)

Areas that can be treated include:
Abdomen
Hips
Sides/Flanks
Inner and Outer Thighs
Upper Arms/Bingo Wings
Bra and Backs Rolls
Buttocks
Chin
Face (RF only)

Each session is around 30-60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Treating multiple areas is not advisable as the body has to work hard to remove the excess fat that is now passing through the Lymphatic system to the liver. The ultrasound fat cavitation treatment works by eliminating fat and toxins via the lymphatic and urinary systems. The body requires three days to properly eliminate the fat and toxins after a treatment. Treatment intervals also need to reflect this; at least three days must pass between each session. (3 days). This therapy is perfect after surgical liposuction, detoxing, and while losing weight to keep the body firm and tone.

Patients can expect to experience a reduction of several cm in circumference after the first treatment following Cavitation. Typically you can expect 1 to 2 inches of fat loss after the first treatment and up to 2 inches of loss after each subsequent treatment. Following RF some results will be seen immediately post treatment however the subsequent repair and remodeling of this deep collagen produces continuing effects over the next 3- 6 months

The number of sessions depends on a patient’s age and skin condition. While you will see immediate results in the first session, it maybe necessary to have between 3 and 12 sessions for optimum results. Patients who go through a series of treatments will see an improvement each time the treatment is performed.

**The procedure is not recommended for individuals below the age of 18 years. Pregnant women, as well as epileptic individuals, should refrain from undertaking this procedure. Individuals with conditions such as blood pressure, diabetes and cancer should not use Ultra cavitation treatment.

#Cavitation #UltrasonicCavitation #RadioFrequency #NonSurgicalLipo #SlimandTone #LymphaticDrainageTherapy #Lymphatic

MICRONEEDLING FOR RADIANT AND YOUTHFUL SKIN

If you’re seeking radiant, more-evenly toned skin or desire to diminish acne scars, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, may be an ideal treatment for you!

HOW DOES MICRONEEDLING WORK?

As its name implies, microneedling uses tiny needles to create thousands of micro-channels, or holes, in the skin. These micro-channels trigger the skin’s natural healing response to prompt new collagen growth and remodel the skin to even out skin tone and minimize scarring. The end result is vibrant, smoother, refined skin.

WHAT CAN MICRONEEDLING BE USED TO TREAT:
Diminished texture, Dullness, Scarring, Sun damage, Stretch Marks, Uneven skin tone, Wrinkles, Hair regrowth

HOW LONG DOES AN AVERAGE TREATMENT TAKE?

An average microneedling treatment for the face takes about 45-60 minutes to perform. Your treatment provider will provide you with some numbing cream, so you shouldn’t be able to feel the treatment.

WHAT RESULTS WILL I SEE?

Your skin will start renewing immediately after your microneedling session, and you should start noticing improvements within a week or less. You will appreciate the continuous improvements in the weeks and months following your treatment as your skin gradually produces new, healthy collagen.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?

Your skin will be red for a few days following your treatment. This redness will fade and take on a sandpaper texture, which will soon slough off to reveal new, radiant, intensely refined skin with a multitude of benefits, including smoother texture, diminished wrinkles or scarring, and much more. As with any skin rejuvenation treatment, for the next 3 days, use a sun protection with an SPF 30 or greater with both UVA and UVB rays. It’s recommended to avoid exercise, chlorine exposure, and use of facial retinol for 24 hours after treatment.

#MicroNeedling #YouthfulSkin #Wrinklefree #RidStretchMarks #RadiantSkin #Facials #SkinCare

Total Body Balancing (TBB) is a relaxing total body approach, using long levers (arms, legs, head/neck or torso) and gentle rhythmic mobilization to release tension in the muscles, fascia, joint capsules and ligaments to improve circulation, nerve, and energy flow.

TBB also improves the patient’s physiological function focusing on balancing organ mobility/motility, blood, lymph, body fluids, nerve, and energy flow while reducing swelling and pain. “You will see immediate changes in your functionality and pain levels,” shares Chad Taylor.

TBB can be used in the treatment of back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, rib pain, upper and lower extremity orthopedic dysfunctions, swelling, and postural asymmetry. Because of the gentleness and effectiveness of TBB, it is appropriate for the following patient populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, sports injuries, auto accidents, general orthopedic conditions, amputees, respiratory, and neurological patients.

“This is a unique therapy, as it can comfortably maneuver the body into the correct body mechanics to loosen and release the deep holds within the body” says Taylor. “Clients wear loose clothing throughout this therapy”.

MASSAGES WITH PURPOSE
2070 Meadowlane Avenue
West Melbourne, FL   32904
(321) 652-3946

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Are You Currently Pregnant during COVID-19?

COVID-19 in Brevard during your pregnancy or after delivery can be a lot to take in during this time.  Please rest assured that hospitals and pediatric offices are being extremely careful to sanitize and make your experience safe.

Upon recently experiencing my first VIRTUAL BIRTH at Cape Canaveral Hospital, I can assure you that I was able to support, advocate and comfort my clients during their labor and delivery. I was able to provide everything I normally provide, with the exception of holding my client.  Dad had that completely under control.  He was very patient, asked me questions, and loved her completely.  The nurses and Midwife were very helpful in assisting me with my role as a DOULA.

My clients decided to use their cell phone as their screen so that they could “carry me around” the hospital for continued support and comfort measures.  I was able to see when mom needed either: a rest, position change, to be hydrated, empty her bladder, a wash cloth, a fan,  a hot pack, pressure holds on her hip & sacrum, and much more.  I explained the heart rate screen to the clients, and when to notify me if they change.  Mom wanted her mother to join her in her birth; so I contacted mom via cell phone and invited her to our Zoom virtual birth. It was beautiful to hear and see them converse.  It was a joy to have my clients mom, grandmother and father there with her during her memorable birth.

During the labor and birth, I was able to capture 50+ photos of my clients, later to crop and adjust the lighting.  It was like I was in the room.  Baby is healthy and home.  Mom is nursing wonderfully, though is tired from lack of sleep; as every new mom is.

I encourage current pregnant moms to NOT give up their hopes and dreams to have a support and comfort doula with them during COVID-19.  It will make a world of difference with your experience and memories.  My fellow doulas and I have contact with doctors, midwives, and hospital staff to create a support team both inside and outside of the hospital.

May all the expectant and new mother’s in Brevard be comforted and  supported during this time.  You may reach out to me for questions and support any time.

In Health and Happiness,

Ginger Taylor, LMT
Certified Birth Doula CD(DONA)
(321) 480-9986

#COVID-19DOULA    #BrevardDoulaCOVID-19   #VIRTUALDOULASUPPORT
#BrevardDoula   #BrevardBirthDoula   #BrevardVirtualDoula

If you’re experiencing stiffness and shoulder pain and it’s making it hard for you to sleep at night, you could have  Tendonitis. With this condition, 1- 2 centimeter deposits of calcium form in the tendons of the rotator cuff. As the calcium accumulates, the area becomes very tender and it is difficult to lift your arm without experiencing pain and stiffness.

The pain is typically felt around the rotator cuff  and deltoid muscles and is often misdiagnosed as frozen shoulder syndrome  The good news is that in most cases,  tendonitis can be treated using non-surgical means.

At Massages With Purpose, Ginger treats Tendonitis with MicroCurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) Therapy and active/ Isolated stretching, followed by massage.  You will gain more range of motion after each session.

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