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Advanced Massage & Skincare Specialists, LLC, 301 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 100, Ankeny, IA (2026)

01/16/2026

✨ Today’s Hydrafacial was not “just a facial.” ✨
It was a full-system reset.

You know that feeling when your face looks brighter, feels lighter, and your whole body exhales at the same time?
Yeah… that kind of session. 😌

So many people come in thinking they just want better skin—but what they really need is less congestion, less puffiness, less inflammation, and a nervous system that can finally calm down. When we support the body, the skin responds beautifully.

This Hydrafacial included:
• Vacuum lymphatic drainage to gently stimulate circulation, move fluid, and clear stagnation (hello glow ✨)
• Red & infrared light therapy to calm inflammation, support collagen, improve cellular repair, and help the nervous system shift out of stress mode

Skin doesn’t live in isolation. It’s connected to circulation, lymph, inflammation, and your stress response.

When you combine deep cleansing + hydration with lymphatic support and light therapy, you’re not just treating the surface—you’re improving how the skin functions. That’s when results last longer, swelling goes down faster, and your skin looks healthier instead of just temporarily “shiny.”

If your skin feels puffy, dull, inflamed, or just off lately… this is your sign.
Book a Hydrafacial at Advanced Massage and Skincare Specialists and let us support your skin and your system at the same time.

Your glow should feel as good as it looks. ✨

01/11/2026

Ever notice how your body can feel puffy, heavy, sluggish, or “off”… even when you’re doing all the right things?

That’s often not a willpower issue.
It’s a circulation + lymphatic issue.

This is me getting ready to start a vacuum lymphatic drainage treatment—and honestly, it’s one of my favorite ways to help the body do what it already wants to do: move waste out and nourishment in.

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like your heart.
It relies on movement, breath, and gentle stimulation to flow.

Vacuum lymphatic drainage:
✨ encourages lymphatic flow and detox support
✨ helps reduce fluid retention and puffiness
✨ supports circulation so oxygen + nutrients reach tissues more efficiently
✨ calms the nervous system (many clients feel deeply relaxed afterward)
✨ can support immune function and overall recovery

What I love most about this treatment is that it’s not aggressive.
It works with your body—not against it.

When lymph moves better, people often notice:
• less swelling
• lighter legs and body
• improved skin tone and texture
• less inflammation
• more ease and energy

If you’ve been feeling stuck, inflamed, or like your body just isn’t clearing things the way it used to… this can be a powerful reset.

Your body is incredibly intelligent.
Sometimes it just needs the right support to remember how to flow again.

If you’re curious about adding vacuum lymphatic drainage into your care—or layering it into an existing treatment—send me a message or ask about it at your next visit 🤍

01/11/2026

Ever notice how your body can feel puffy, heavy, sluggish, or “off”… even when you’re doing all the right things?

That’s often not a willpower issue.
It’s a circulation + lymphatic issue.

This is me getting ready to start a vacuum lymphatic drainage treatment—and honestly, it’s one of my favorite ways to help the body do what it already wants to do: move waste out and nourishment in.

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like your heart.
It relies on movement, breath, and gentle stimulation to flow.

Vacuum lymphatic drainage:
✨ encourages lymphatic flow and detox support
✨ helps reduce fluid retention and puffiness
✨ supports circulation so oxygen + nutrients reach tissues more efficiently
✨ calms the nervous system (many clients feel deeply relaxed afterward)
✨ can support immune function and overall recovery

What I love most about this treatment is that it’s not aggressive.
It works with your body—not against it.

When lymph moves better, people often notice:
• less swelling
• lighter legs and body
• improved skin tone and texture
• less inflammation
• more ease and energy

If you’ve been feeling stuck, inflamed, or like your body just isn’t clearing things the way it used to… this can be a powerful reset.

Your body is incredibly intelligent.
Sometimes it just needs the right support to remember how to flow again.

If you’re curious about adding vacuum lymphatic drainage into your care—or layering it into an existing treatment—send me a message or ask about it at your next visit 🤍

01/08/2026

I’m partnering with BODYBAR Pilates in Ankeny for this FREE workshop on January 18th ☺️. Register here: https://www.advancedmassageskincare.com/decode

You can attend in-person or online via zoom from the comfort of your living room.

01/07/2026

She came in tonight thinking she was “just” getting a relaxing facial…
and her skin had a little more to say. ✨

During her professional skin analysis with our Zemits advanced skin analysis machine, we could clearly see on the images that her skin barrier was compromised, her skin was dehydrated, her microbiome layer needed support, and there were signs of inflammation. Nothing extreme — but definitely a skin that’s been doing a lot of protecting and not enough repairing.

One of the reasons I love this technology is that it doesn’t guess. The Zemits analyzer uses advanced imaging to look below the surface, giving us a clear, visual snapshot of barrier health, hydration levels, inflammation patterns, and overall skin balance. It helps us identify what the skin actually needs, establish a baseline, and choose treatments that support long-term skin health — not just temporary glow.

That’s exactly why our Advanced Results in Relaxation Facial was such a perfect match for her.

In addition to the facial, this treatment combines Red & Infrared Light Therapy with Vibroacoustic Therapy, which works on both the skin and the nervous system — because calm skin starts with a calm body.

Here’s what was happening beneath the surface 👇
Red & Infrared Light Therapy helps:
• boost circulation so fresh oxygen and nutrients reach the skin
• support lymphatic drainage to reduce congestion and inflammation
• stimulate cellular repair and barrier recovery

Vibroacoustic Therapy helps:
• shift the nervous system out of stress mode and into relaxation
• move the body from “protect and hold” into “heal and repair”
• support better circulation, lymph flow, and tissue recovery

When the nervous system relaxes, the skin can finally do what it’s designed to do — restore, repair, and rebuild.

By the end of her facial, her skin wasn’t just glowing… it was calmer, softer, and more receptive to healing. And she felt it, too. That deep exhale kind of relaxed. 😌

If your skin feels reactive, dehydrated, inflamed, or just “off,” it might not need more intensity — it might need support, calm, and regulation.

And that’s exactly what this facial is designed to do. 💆‍♀️✨

01/06/2026

Have you ever noticed how your body keeps sending the same signals… muscle tension that won’t quite let go, shallow breathing, lingering fatigue, tension that shows up no matter how much you stretch, move, or “do all the right things”?

And honestly… that can get frustrating. Because when you care about your health and you’re trying, it can feel discouraging when your body doesn’t seem to cooperate.

Here’s the piece most people are missing 👇 Your body doesn’t communicate in words or logic.It speaks through sensation, tension, breath, energy, and patterns.

And those patterns are often connected to your nervous system and the identity your body learned to live from — not a lack of discipline, effort, or willpower.

That’s why change doesn’t always stick. That’s why pushing harder often backfires. And that’s why listening differently can create shifts you haven’t been able to access yet.

On Sunday, January 18th at 1:00 p.m. Central, I’m hosting a workshop at Body Bar Pilates Ankeny called
Decode the Whisper™: What Your Body Is Asking For In 2026.

We’ll explore why behavior follows identity, how the nervous system stores protective patterns, and how to create lasting change by working with your body instead of against it.

There are limited in-studio spots, and you can also join live via Zoom from the comfort of your living room.
Registration is required so we can prepare materials and send you the Zoom link.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your body is trying to tell you something… this is your invitation to pause and listen.

👉 Tap the link to register and save your spot. https://www.advancedmassageskincare.com/decode

Listening is the beginning of change. ✨

01/03/2026

✨ She came in for craniosacral… and listened to her body. ✨

Sometimes your body knows exactly what it needs—before you get sick.

Yesterday, a client came in for craniosacral therapy and felt the nudge to add a little red + near-infrared light therapy over her throat and chest.

Not because anything was “wrong.”
But because she wanted to support her immune system and protect herself during cold and virus season.

Here’s why that matters 👇

🔴 Red + infrared light therapy works at a cellular level—supporting mitochondrial function, circulation, and cellular communication.

When applied over the throat, chest, and lymph-rich areas, it may help:
• Support immune response
• Improve local circulation
• Encourage tissue repair
• Reduce inflammation and stress load on the body

And when you pair that with craniosacral therapy? You’re not just relaxing—you’re helping the nervous system shift into a state where the body can repair, regulate, and protect more efficiently.

This is what we mean when we say healing is layered. You don’t have to wait until you’re run down. You can be proactive. You can listen early. You can support your system before it starts shouting.

✨ The plan:
If your body’s been whispering—tight throat, chest tension, fatigue, “something feels off”—this might be your sign.

Craniosacral therapy + targeted red/infrared light can be a powerful combo for nervous system support, immune resilience, and overall balance.

Your body is always communicating.
We’re here to help you listen.

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Advanced Massage & Skincare Specialists

01/02/2026

It’s been a great week!! ❤️

01/02/2026

Why massage works better when your nervous system feels safe 👀💆‍♀️

Ever notice how sometimes massage feels amazing… and other times your body just won’t fully let go? Like your muscles are saying, “This is nice, but I’m still on duty.”

That’s not because massage isn’t effective.
That’s your body protecting you.

When your nervous system has been in go-go-go mode for weeks (or months), letting go doesn’t feel automatic — it feels unfamiliar. And your body’s job is to keep you safe, not relaxed.

Here’s the part most people don’t know:
Your nervous system decides first if it’s safe to relax. If it doesn’t get that safety signal, muscles stay guarded, breathing stays shallow, and tension holds on — no matter how skilled the work is.

That’s why I don’t just work on muscles.
Through specific therapeutic massage, vagus nerve support, and calming techniques like vibroacoustic therapy that signal safety, your body finally gets the message:

“Oh… I can let go now.”

And once that happens?
Muscles release deeper.
Headaches ease faster.
Your body actually receives the work instead of resisting it.

So if massage hasn’t “worked” the way you hoped in the past, it doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. It just means your body needed safety first.

Come in. Lie down. Let your nervous system soften. That’s when massage really starts working. 💆‍♀️✨

12/30/2025

Your skin doesn’t just want moisture—it wants circulation, oxygen, and support.
That’s what today’s DMK Enzyme Body Masque session was really about.

Before the masque ever touched the skin, we started with vacuum lymphatic drainage on the treatment area. This step is key—it helps clear congestion, move stagnant fluid, and prep the tissue so the body can actually respond instead of holding on.

Then came the DMK Enzyme Body Masque—and this isn’t your average body treatment.

This advanced enzyme therapy works on a cellular + circulatory level, encouraging exfoliation, detoxification, and firming at the same time. Ingredients like papain, bromelain, caffeine, seaweed extract, and Centella Asiatica work together to:
• stimulate circulation
• support collagen production
• improve elasticity
• help reduce the appearance of cellulite
• temporarily de-puff the area being treated
• and support visible skin firming

As the masque sets, most clients feel tightening, pulsing, or warmth—signs that the skin, vascular system, and lymphatic pathways are waking up and doing what they’re designed to do.

Today’s client chose to add on vibroacoustic therapy during the masque, which I love pairing with this treatment. The sound vibrations don’t just feel relaxing—they also help boost circulation and enhance lymphatic drainage, allowing the body to move fluid more efficiently while the masque is actively working.

Here’s the part people don’t always realize 👇
When you combine lymphatic drainage + enzyme therapy + vibrational support, you’re not just improving how the skin looks—you’re improving how it functions.

The plan:
This service is available at Advanced Massage and Skincare Specialists and is ideal if you’re noticing puffiness, loss of firmness, sluggish circulation, or tissue that feels “stuck.”

Healthy skin starts with healthy flow—and your body knows exactly what to do when we support it the right way. 💛

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Advanced Massage & Skincare Specialists, LLC

Monday	10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 7:30pm
Thursday	10am - 7:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
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