Lymph in Motion

03/02/2026

The Lymphatic System: The Body’s Unsung Hero of Healing, Immunity & Flow

I am so incredibly excited to be offering this workshop for you all!

It is a practical, easy-to-understand workshop exploring how the lymphatic system supports immunity, helps regulate inflammation, and plays a vital role in your body’s natural ability to heal and restore.

You’ll leave with simple, actionable tools to support lymphatic flow and everyday wellness — because small daily habits can make a meaningful difference.

✨ In-person and virtual options available
✨ Swag bag included with in-person events, as well as a drink and light snacks
✨ Only 20 tickets available per event — spots are limited

Tickets are available now through Eventbrite (link in bio and/or linktree!).

In-person tickets are available now (these will be held at and ), with virtual registration opening later this week.

I really hope to see you there!

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02/27/2026

The body is constantly communicating — through sensation, tension, rhythm, and response. Integrative practices like reflexology offer a way to listen more closely.

Through skilled, intentional touch, the body provides biofeedback that can reflect how it’s responding to stressors — whether physical, emotional, mental, or energetic. Often, especially with chronic stress, the mind adapts long before the body does. The body may continue to carry patterns long after we’ve “understood” what’s happening.

By bringing awareness to these responses and supporting them with gentle care, space is created for physiological shifts to occur. When insight is paired with small, intentional changes in habits, movement, and self-care, the body is better supported in finding balance.

Integrative health isn’t about forcing change — it’s about listening, responding, and working with the body to support overall wellbeing and quality of life.

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02/26/2026

02/24/2026

There are just two spots remaining in an upcoming in-person course by Christal Geier beginning Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.

Tapping into the Inner Physician is a 6-week evening course designed to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom — your body’s built-in guidance system.

Through this series, you’ll be guided in developing practical tools to:
• Listen to what your body is communicating, without fear or confusion
• Manage symptoms and the effects of stress with tools you can actually use
• Navigate life’s challenges with greater steadiness and ease
• Find more flow, clarity, and grace — even amidst noise and overwhelm

If you’re feeling called to deepen your connection with yourself and cultivate trust in your inner guidance, this may be a beautiful opportunity to explore. Call (403) 556-7505.

02/21/2026

I was referred to Colleen at Lymph in Motion by a friend of ours after having some swelling in my neck and jaw area. I have suffered from migraine headaches for years and just feeling blah and brain fog and puffiness all over. I booked in with Colleen and as soon as I met her I fell in love. She was very caring and listened to all my concerns and addressed every single one of them. I had never had a lymphatic massage before so I didn’t know what to expect. She explained everything before she would do it and explained why she was doing it. It was very gentle. After my first session I felt like melted butter. Just as relaxed as I would after a normal massage but I felt lighter. I have continued to go to Coll.een for over a year and she has worked her magic little fingers on me. I no longer feel brain fog, sluggish or that “puffy/bloated feeling”.

Colleen is such a kind soul. You can tell she takes a lot of care and passion in her career in helping others feel better and is very educated in all the techniques she has to offer.

I will continue to support Colleen in her small business and refer all my friends and family as long as they don’t take my appointment slots LOL

Dez.M

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02/18/2026

We are wrapping up the swelling mini series with part four! This was a fun way to dive deeper into the science of swelling and lymphatic support. As always, you can always refer back to all the posts from this series in my highlights.

Hydration plays a foundational role in lymphatic function.

Lymph is primarily composed of water, along with proteins, immune cells, fats, and cellular waste. Its movement depends on fluid balance between the blood vessels, tissues, and lymphatic vessels.

When we are adequately hydrated, blood plasma volume is better maintained. This supports healthy capillary exchange — the process where fluid moves out of blood vessels into tissues and is then collected by the lymphatic system. Proper hydration helps maintain optimal viscosity (thickness) of both blood and lymph, allowing fluid to move more efficiently through lymphatic vessels.

When dehydration occurs, plasma volume decreases and fluid can become more concentrated. This increases viscosity and may slow lymphatic transport, making it more difficult for the system to effectively clear metabolic waste, inflammatory byproducts, and excess interstitial fluid.

Hydration also supports kidney function and overall fluid regulation, which works in coordination with the lymphatic system to maintain tissue balance.

While hydration alone doesn’t “flush” the lymphatic system, adequate fluid intake creates the physiological conditions that allow lymphatic movement to occur more efficiently — especially when combined with movement and breath.

Consistent hydration supports flow at the most basic level.

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02/16/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Family Day 🤍

Wether it’s spending time with your family, chosen family, community, friends, little ones, or even the pets who greet you at the door — today is a reminder to slow down and appreciate the connections that support and surround us.

May your day hold moments of rest, warmth, and togetherness in whatever way feels meaningful to you.

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02/14/2026

One of the most powerful ways to support your lymphatic system is simple: gentle, consistent movement.

Here are some activities that could in turn support lymph flow:

Unlike the heart, the lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump. It relies on muscle contractions, joint movement, breath, and changes in pressure within the body to keep fluid moving.

When you walk, swim, or engage in gentle exercise, your skeletal muscles contract and relax rhythmically. This creates a natural “milking” effect on the lymphatic vessels, helping push lymph forward through one-way valves and toward the central drainage points.

Deep breathing plays a role as well. Each inhale and exhale shifts pressure inside the thoracic cavity, which helps draw lymph upward toward the heart — especially from the lower body.

Rebounders (mini trampolines) and vibration plates may offer additional support by creating repeated, low-impact changes in gravitational force and subtle muscle contractions. These gentle shifts in pressure can stimulate lymphatic vessels and encourage fluid movement without intense strain on the body.

Heat and contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold exposure) can also play a supportive role.

Heat causes vasodilation — blood vessels widen, increasing circulation to the tissues. This increased blood flow can help move fluid toward the lymphatic system for processing.

Cold causes vasoconstriction — blood vessels narrow, helping push fluid away from the surface and back toward the core.

Alternating between hot and cold creates a vascular “pumping” effect through repeated dilation and constriction, encouraging shifts in interstitial fluid and supporting lymphatic return.

The key with all of this isn’t intensity — it’s consistency and gentleness.

The lymphatic system responds best to steady rhythm, breath, and movement that feels supportive rather than forceful.

Small practices. Meaningful support.

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

Grateful. Honoured. Truly humbled.

I’m genuinely touched to be nominated — thank you to whoever saw me and thought I belonged here. It’s a privilege to walk alongside incredible women supporting our rural communities.

To be nominated for the Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Awards in the For Profit category is incredibly meaningful — not just personally, but because of the community that makes this work possible.

I am so grateful to serve here with so many other dedicated, heart-led women, and to contribute in a small way to the wellbeing and strength of the place we call home.

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02/10/2026

There are many ways manual lymphatic drainage can gently support postpartum recovery.

• Helps reduce postpartum swelling and fluid retention
• Supports the immune system during a time of healing
• Encourages deep relaxation and nervous system regulation
• Helps ease stress and tension in the body
• Supports scar tissue healing and tissue recovery
• Assists lymph movement as the body readjusts after birth

The postpartum period is a time of immense change and care—for both baby and parent. While so much attention naturally goes toward your little one, your body also deserves support, rest, and gentle care as it heals.

Taking time for yourself isn’t indulgent—it’s part of recovery.

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