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12/10/2025

Where Does All the Puffiness Go After Lymph Drainage? 🤔

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t just disappear into thin air!

Let’s talk about the magic behind your favorite lymphatic therapy!
You know that floaty, light feeling after your drainage session? That “I-can-see-my-ankles-again” moment? That “my-face-feels-snatched” glow?

Well… have you ever stopped and asked:
“Where does all the puffiness actually GO?”

Let’s break it down — the fun way!

1. Puffiness = Trapped Lymph

That swelling or bloating you feel? It’s your lymph system waving a little white flag 🚩, asking for help. It’s a backup of fluid, toxins, immune cells, and waste that needs a proper exit strategy!

2. Enter: The Drainage Diva (aka Your Therapist!)

Using gentle, rhythmic movements 👐, we guide this backed-up fluid out of your tissues and into your lymph vessels — like opening the highway toll gate for traffic to finally flow 🚗💨

3. The Journey Begins: Drain to Vein

Once your lymph fluid is moving, it travels through your lymph nodes (your body’s detox hubs) 💚 where it gets filtered. Think of these as tiny spa stations where bad stuff gets kicked out and good stuff gets processed.

From there, the clean fluid is returned to your bloodstream ❤️ and then sent to your liver and kidneys for even more detox magic ✨ — and then…

(drum roll) 🥁
…flushed out of the body through urine 🚽, sweat 💦, and sometimes stools 💩. Yes, your lymph literally leaves the body when you p*e, sweat, or p**p!

4. Why You P*e So Much After a Session

So many of our Lymphies run to the loo right after therapy — and that’s a GREAT sign! It means your body is saying,
“Thanks babe, I’m releasing what I no longer need!”
BYE toxins! ✌️

This is your system doing the work it was created to do — with a little boost from us!

5. But Wait… There’s More!

When your lymph flows:
• Inflammation drops 🔥
• Your immune system gets stronger 🛡️
• You feel lighter, more energized, and even happier! ☀️
• Puffiness says BYE FELICIA! 👋

Your Post-Drainage Checklist:

To keep those puffies away and keep your lymph flowing, remember:
✅ Hydrate like a queen 👑
✅ Move your body (walk, bounce, dance — it all counts!) 🕺
✅ Eat clean (anti-inflammatory foods are your BFF) 🥦
✅ Breathe deeply 🧘‍♀️
✅ Pray and rest – even your lymph responds to peace ✝️

So next time someone asks why you’re glowing, just wink and say:
“Oh, just sent some toxins on a one-way trip outta here!” 💁‍♀️✨

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

We often get asked about using vibration plates ... This post articulates the information with succinct accuracy.  We re...
10/10/2025

We often get asked about using vibration plates ... This post articulates the information with succinct accuracy.

We recommend taking the 1-2 min to read it.

Shake It to Make It: The Surprising Power of Vibration Plates

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting new wellness routines.

What’s a Vibration Plate Anyway? ⚡🦶
Imagine standing on a platform that vibrates so fast your muscles contract up to 30 times per second—and you’re not even moving. That’s a vibration plate, also known as a whole-body vibration (WBV) platform. Originally developed for astronauts to combat bone density loss in space (yes—outer space! 🚀), these machines are now buzzing into homes, gyms, and therapy clinics worldwide.

The Science Behind the Shake 🔬🌪️
Vibration plates send mechanical vibrations through your body, causing rapid muscle contractions. These contractions activate deep stabilizing muscles and boost circulation, lymphatic drainage, and even bone strength. It’s like giving your body a full-body workout… while standing still! 🧘‍♀️

Let’s Talk Research 📚🧠
A few powerful facts that make vibration plates more than just a fitness trend:

1. Lymphatic Activation 🌀💧
Studies have shown that WBV stimulates lymphatic flow, helping to reduce swelling, improve drainage, and support detoxification. According to a 2010 study in the Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, WBV improved circulation and lymph movement in patients with limited mobility ♿.

2. Muscle Strength & Tone 💪🔥
A review in the International Journal of Sports Medicine (2005) found that WBV increased muscle strength, particularly in the legs and core, in both athletes and sedentary individuals. Great news for those wanting to tone up without high-impact workouts!

3. Bone Density Boost 🦴✨
Vibration therapy may help preserve bone mineral density, especially in postmenopausal women. A study in the journal Osteoporosis International showed that 6 months of regular WBV training significantly increased hip bone density.

4. Improved Balance & Mobility 🚶‍♀️🧍‍♂️
Elderly individuals and people recovering from injuries often use WBV to improve stability and gait. It’s gentle on the joints but powerful in results!

The Lymphatic System Loves to Shake 💓🌊
Our lymphatic system has no pump like the heart—it relies on movement to flow. That’s why vibration plates are so beneficial: they provide passive motion, which mimics walking, bouncing, and muscle contractions that help move lymph fluid through the body.

Vibration sessions can:
• Reduce fluid retention 🫗
• Ease inflammation 🔥
• Support immune function 🛡️
• Accelerate healing after surgery or injury 🩹

It’s like a jumpstart for your drainage system—without the jumping! 🎉

How to Use a Vibration Plate Safely ✔️🧘
• Start slow: 1–2 minutes at a low frequency ⏱️
• Build up to 10–15 minutes per session
• Stand, squat, stretch, or even sit with your feet on the plate 🦵
• Drink water afterward to flush out released toxins 💧
• Use 3–5x a week for lymphatic and muscle benefits 📆

Caution: ⚠️ Avoid if you’re pregnant 🤰, have deep vein thrombosis 🩸, or a pacemaker—always check with your practitioner first!

Fun Fact: 🤩
Olympic athletes 🏅 use vibration therapy in their warm-ups and recovery routines to improve circulation and reduce soreness faster!

In Conclusion: Vibrate to Elevate 🌟📈
Vibration plates are more than just a wellness gadget—they’re a powerful tool backed by science and packed with benefits. Whether you’re looking to boost lymph flow, tone your body, improve your balance, or just sneak in some self-care, this little machine could be your secret weapon.

So go ahead—step on, shake it out, and let your lymph flow like never before. 💃💧

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🌑Each Whiro, New Moon, offers us an opportunity to reflect and set intentions. 🌕 Each Rākaunui, Full Moon, offers us a t...
06/10/2025

🌑Each Whiro, New Moon, offers us an opportunity to reflect and set intentions.

🌕 Each Rākaunui, Full Moon, offers us a time to release what no longer serves us.

🌘 Tuning in to moon cycles can help us open to our own innate wisdom and healing power.

🌘Join Waiora Collective practitioners Melody Nixon () and Margie Moana Townsend in monthly moon workshops this spring, utilising meditation, visualisation, energy work, and massage.

All welcome.

October 19th, November 2nd & December 5th. 🌒🌓🌔

Click on the link below to book.

https://waiora.noterro.com/service/271918/waiora-moon-circle

Two days to register if you want to jump into the last NZ cohort for 2025.
05/10/2025

Two days to register if you want to jump into the last NZ cohort for 2025.

| OM1 NEW ZEALAND – OCTOBER 2025 | FINAL HOURS |

Don’t miss out! Today is your last chance to secure AUD $200 Early Bird savings for OM1 Training in Porirua, New Zealand.

💻 E-Learning starts: 8 Oct 2025
📅 In-Person: 8–9 Nov 2025 at Mary Potter Hospice, Te Whare Rānui

This is your opportunity to:
💚 Learn safe, evidence-informed oncology massage techniques
💚 Build confidence with real-world, hands-on, in person training
💚 Join a supportive community of like-minded therapists

Spots are limited — and this offer closes tonight.

📩 Register and pay now via our website or email info@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

Kia ora koutou!An amazing wahine, designer, creator is holding a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness month, with proc...
03/10/2025

Kia ora koutou!

An amazing wahine, designer, creator is holding a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness month, with proceeds going to Cancer Society, Porirua (Te Puna Aroha), and Te Mauri (Kaupapa Māori Cancer roopū [more like whānau]).

The ma whero kete she has woven ... ataahua!!!

Purchase details in the original post.

Mauri ora!

03/10/2025

We're doing something different this year. Josy and Bernie will be at the Kāpiti Women's Expo. If you attend, we'd love to see you.

Send a message to learn more

02/10/2025
01/10/2025

| OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN’S WALK FOR WELLNESS |

This Sunday, 5 October, people across Australia will walk in honour of Dame Olivia Newton-John and her incredible legacy of compassion, hope, and advocacy for people with cancer.

In a recent ABC interview, Tottie Goldsmith beautifully shared:

“When Liv went through her cancer journey, she had to outsource a whole lot of therapies… and this walk is about the things she was so passionate about — oncology massage, acupuncture, art therapy, music therapy — and all the things we do at the Cancer Wellness Centre.”

At OMT Ltd, we are proud to see oncology massage recognised as part of holistic cancer care. It’s more than a treatment — it’s comfort, connection, and support for people living with the effects of cancer.

💚 By walking this Sunday, or simply spreading the message, you’re helping to shine a light on the therapies that bring ease, help reduce stress, and offer comfort to those people with a cancer diagnosis.

Together, let’s carry forward Olivia’s vision of care that honours the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.

🔗 To learn more about and register for the Walk for Welless visit: https://walkforwellness.com.au

To listen to the interview - https://bit.ly/ONJWalkForWellness2025

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