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The Breast Wellness Studio

We’re here to empower women with proactive, natural approaches to breast & lymphatic health.

Using gentle therapies, thermal imaging, & holistic guidance, we help you understand your body, support your wellbeing & create confidence in your health journey.

14/04/2026

So many women are told:

“It’s normal”
“It’s just hormones”
“It will pass”

But your body doesn’t speak without reason.

If something feels off—whether it’s discomfort, heaviness or change—there is always a reason behind it.

You deserve to feel supported, not dismissed 💛

Healthy Living Naturopath
Chelsey Jean Lymphatics PPP Practitioner

11/04/2026

Breast tenderness, heaviness or swelling are often brushed off as normal, but your body is always communicating with you.

In clinic, I commonly see these symptoms linked to lymphatic congestion and hormonal patterns—not something to ignore, but something we can gently support.

The lymphatic system plays a quiet but powerful role in breast health. When it slows down, fluid can build up, leading to discomfort and changes in how your breasts feel.

The good news is… this is something we can work with 💛

* Through lymphatic support
* Gentle bodywork
* Understanding your individual patterns

You don’t need to push through it alone. The Healthy Living Naturopath is here to guide you with support and understanding. 🌿

Chelsey Jean Lymphatics PPP Practitioner

01/04/2026

It’s the 1st…
you know what that means 👀💗

B**b check time.

Not scary.
Not complicated.
Just a few minutes with you… and your body.

In the mirror
In the shower
Lying down

Look.
Feel.
Notice.

Because the goal isn’t to find something wrong —
it’s to know what’s normal for you.

Your body whispers before it shouts.
This is how you learn its language.

💗 Changes don’t always mean danger
💗 But they always deserve attention

So take the moment.
No rushing.
No judgement.

Just awareness.

Save this as your monthly nudge
and send it to a woman you love 💌

— The Breast Wellness Studio 💗
www.lovehealthylivin.com.au

29/03/2026

Cancer Support Post - Underarm (Axillary) Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery

If you’ve had breast surgery or lymph nodes removed, that underarm pain, pulling or tightness is incredibly common and often confusing as the scar may not be even near your underarm.

You might feel:
• aching or burning in the armpit
• tightness when lifting your arm
• sharp “zingers” or nerve pain
• a pulling cord-like feeling
• heaviness or swelling
• tenderness into the breast or chest wall

This area goes through a lot during surgery and the pain is usually a combination of:

• Nerve irritation or healing (those sharp, zappy sensations)
• Scar tissue & fascia tightening (that pulling feeling)
• Lymphatic disruption (fluid pressure or heaviness)
• Muscle guarding (your body protecting the area)
• Cording (Axillary Web Syndrome) in some cases

It’s not just one thing — it’s a layered healing process.

So how do we gently support the healing?

1. Open lymph pathways first

Daily (twice if you can) gentle work:
• collarbone area
• neck
• upper chest

This reduces pressure before you go near the underarm.

2. Gentle underarm support

• Very light circles or soft strokes
• No deep pressure
• Stop if sharp or burning

Think soothing, not fixing.

3. Gentle tapping

Light fingertip tapping around the underarm and outer breast can:
• stimulate lymph flow
• reduce stagnation
• calm nerve sensitivity

4. Scar & fascia care (once healed)

• Small, gentle circles along the scar
• Gradual arm movement and stretching
• Slow range-of-motion work

This helps release that tight, “stuck” feeling.

5. Magnesium support

Topical or oral magnesium can help:
• reduce muscle tension
• calm nerve irritation
• support sleep and recovery

6. Breathe properly

Deep rib cage breathing:
• expands the chest
• moves lymph
• reduces internal pressure

Your diaphragm is your lymph pump.

Need some extra support and understanding? Book in for a lymphatic assessment, massage and consultation Love Healthy Livin' Clinic

Early support makes recovery much easier.

This area isn’t “tight for no reason.”
It’s healing, adapting and rerouting.

25/03/2026

What Chemotherapy Can Feel Like — A Gentle Guide for Women

One of the most common questions I hear is: “What does chemotherapy actually feel like?” And the truth is… it’s often not what people expect.

During treatment itself, many women are surprised to find it can feel quite calm. You’re sitting, supported, monitored — and often you don’t feel much at all while the medications are going in. If you have a port-a-cath the process is quite simple and they can add in different drugs if required. You will most likely have steroids and anti-nausea meds. You will be monitored for reactions and symptoms, so Phenergan maybe added for allergic reactions. This can make you very drowsy and I sleep for hours.

The real experience of chemotherapy often comes after and that can feel confusing.

For many women, the effects build up over time.

It may be later that day… The next day…
Or even a few days after treatment…

That’s when you may notice:
• fatigue that feels deeper than usual tiredness
• nausea or digestive changes
• “wobbly” or unsteady sensations. Your muscles may feel like they have turned to liquid
• changes in the hands and feet (neuropathic feelings)
• bone aches from immune-support injections
And these are just some of the sensations you will feel.

It’s not one single feeling — it’s a collection of responses as your body processes treatment.

How you feel is not a measure of how well your treatment is working.

Your progress is monitored through:
• scans
• blood tests
• medical review

Not by how you feel day to day.

Every woman’s experience is different.

Two people can have the same treatment and feel completely different.

Your body, your baseline health, your support systems and your nervous system all influence how you experience chemotherapy.

At The Breast Wellness Studio, we support women through treatment by focusing on:
• gentle lymphatic flow
• nervous system calming
• hydration and nourishment
• education and reassurance
• helping you stay connected to your body

Because healing is not just physical — it’s how supported and safe your body feels during the process.

A gentle reminder:
If something doesn’t feel right — speak up.
You are allowed to ask questions.
You are allowed to advocate for yourself.
You are part of your own care team.

Chemotherapy is not one moment.

It’s a journey that unfolds over time — physically, emotionally and mentally.

And the more we talk about it honestly, the more we support the women walking this path beside us.

You are not alone 🤍

22/03/2026

‼️If your friend has cancer… please read this‼️

People usually mean well and that matters. It really does.

But when you’re the one living it…
even kind words can feel heavy.

From someone walking this road, here’s the truth:

“Let me know if you need anything”
…comes from love, but it can feel overwhelming.

Because the reality is —
we often don’t know what we need.

We’re in survival mode.
Brain fog. Fatigue. Emotions.
Just getting through the day is enough.

What helps more is this:

👉 Be specific
“I’m dropping dinner off Thursday.”
“I’m at the shops — what can I grab you?”
“I’ve got time Friday, I can take you to your appointment.”

👉 Show up gently
“Thinking of you — no need to reply.”

👉 Stay present
Not just at the beginning…
but weeks and months later, when it’s quiet.

Because that’s when it can feel the loneliest.

And can I say this too… To my beautiful friends — thank you.

Thank you for the meals I didn’t have to think about.
The fruit salads. The clean sheets. The fluffy quilts.
The little things that felt like everything.

Thank you for sitting with me,
for keeping me company when the world kept moving.

Thank you for driving me to appointments — on the good days and the hard ones.

Thank you for still including me in life,
but giving me the space to say yes or no.

That… is love. 💖

No fixing. No perfect words. Just showing up.

And that makes all the difference.

If you have someone in your life going through a hard time…
be that person.

21/03/2026

Strength doesn’t always look loud.

Sometimes it looks like getting out of bed.

Sometimes it looks like choosing hope again.

Stronger Than You Know isn’t just a phrase—it’s a reminder of what’s already within you.

And you’re proving it every single day 💪💗

Address

39 Elgin Street
Alderley, QLD
4035

Telephone

+61468462780

Website

http://www.lovehealthylivin.com.au/

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