Perimenopause Massage Therapy & Ayurveda

03/02/2026

Did you know ancient wisdom holds up to modern medicine? Research shows Ayurvedic protocols can be just as effective for knee pain as common over-the-counter options, but gentler on the stomach.

Clinical Drug Trial Registry-India, www.ctri.nic.in, CTRI/2008/091/000063.

02/27/2026

Acute Cervical Disc Prolapse and How Ayurveda May Help

In 2016, Karin experienced a cervical disc prolapse. It can be extremely painful, especially when the disc presses on a spinal nerve. This may cause neck pain, shoulder pain, stiffness, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands.

The most common areas affected are between the C5–C6 and C6–C7 vertebrae (Karin’s was C6–C7). An MRI scan is usually used to diagnose this condition.

Conventional (Western) Treatment

Western medicine may treat cervical disc prolapse with:
• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Pain relief
• Steroid injections near the nerve
• Surgery (in severe cases)

Ayurvedic Perspective

It is understood as an imbalance of Vata dosha, which can cause obstruction and pressure in the neck and shoulder region. Symptoms may include:
• Severe neck and shoulder pain
• Pain radiating to the arm or hand
• Numbness or tingling
• Weakness in the hands

Ayurvedic Treatments

Treatment depends on the cause of the Vata imbalance (whether due to obstruction or degeneration).

In the early (acute) stage:
• Dry heat therapies (ruksha sveda)
• Herbal paste applications (lepana)

Later stages:
• Oil-based heat therapies (snigdha sveda) such as pinda sveda

Other commonly recommended therapies include:
• Nasya (nasal oil therapy)
• Griva basti (oil pooling over the neck)
• Dhara (oil pouring therapy)
• Marma therapy

We can highly recommend Ayurveda in the healing of disc prolapse/ frozen shoulder.
Any of these symptoms resonate with you, please come and see either Karin or Roberta for a thorough, personalised assessment so we can support your healing journey.

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02/24/2026

✨ 17 Years of Chronic Hives: Resolved with Panchakarma ✨

Can Ayurveda succeed where modern medicine stops? A recent study in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine says yes.

The study followed a 34-year-old patient who suffered from Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (severe hives) for 17 years. Even after trying advanced biologics and antihistamines, the itching and rashes persisted.

The turning point? A clinical Ayurvedic protocol for Seethapitta:
✅ Snehapana (Internal oleation)
✅ Vamana (Therapeutic emesis)
✅ Virechana (Therapeutic purgation)

The Result: Complete remission and a massive leap in quality of life.

As a practitioner, it’s incredible to see PubMed-indexed research validating what we see in the treatment room: when we address the root cause and clear the channels (Srotas), the body has a profound ability to heal.

Read the full study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35255270/

This is a case study of a 34-year-old male patient of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) with severe generalised itching and rashes all over the body since 17 years. The patient has no significant relief with conventional antihistamine therapies, AST (Autologous serum therapy) and Omalizumab (OMA)....

02/18/2026

Free 30-minute consultation for women in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, seeking holistic support for their hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, digestive challenges, and more. Using food and lifestyle adjustments, massage and bodywork, supplements, and cleanses, Perimenopause Massage Therapy & Ayurveda complements your health and healing beautifully.

Women are saying, “My brain fog is gone!”, “I lost ten pounds!”, “My digestion is greatly improved”, and “Best massage I ever had!”.

30 5-star Google reviews don’t lie! The massage and bodywork is tailored to your health goals, with services like attentive health consultations where you share your health history and current challenges, care plans to outline your self-care routine, supportive foods, foods to avoid, and supplements that support balance, and body treatments needed like warm oil massage, steam cabinet and shower.

Book online or call (423) 218-2349 to learn more: PerimenopauseMassageAyurveda.

Special thanks to Stroll The Hamptons, Ooltewah for the amazing graphic and professionalism. So very excited to collaborate with them.

02/16/2026

Well, look at us, getting around town this month! We’ve got two cool popup locations this February. Will you try out the Buccal Intra-Oral Face Massage? It’s so relaxing!

02/16/2026

We’re up to something this month! Two cool Pop-Up locations, Hamilton Place and Main Street, through the end of February!

Plus now you can book Buccal (Intra-Oral) Face Massage with Head, Neck, & Shoulder Release! Thanks Embody Chattanooga and Chattanooga Family Chiropractic for having Jennifer!

02/04/2026

Update... Final city inspections are pushing the opening of Ashara to March first. February clients will be seen at a pop-up location announced shortly. If you're looking for me, Jennifer Maklan or Perimenopause Massage Therapy & Ayurveda, please know I'm still here and still invested in this ancient system of health and healing. Feel free to reach out to me on social media, by email (Hello@PerimenopauseMassageAyurveda.com), or by phone (423) 218-2349.

Current clients... watch your inbox for location details. New clients... limited pop-up spots are available for February! Please DM with your interest.🧘‍♀️

01/31/2026

Great! 😊

Maharashtra has become the first state in India to launch dedicated menopause clinics in government healthcare facilities, marking a significant milestone in women’s public health. The initiative acknowledges menopause as a critical life stage requiring specialised medical attention, rather than something women are expected to silently endure or manage privately.

These clinics are designed as one-stop centres offering gynaecological consultations, mental-health support, screening for bone health and cardiovascular risks and access to appropriate medication and counselling. By integrating physical and emotional care under one roof, the programme aims to address the wide-ranging impact menopause can have on a woman’s overall well-being.

This move by Maharashtra, brings menopause into the mainstream of state-supported healthcare, helping break stigma and normalise conversations around mid-life women’s health. Health officials have described the initiative as a model for other states, with the potential to reshape how women’s health is approached beyond reproductive years. The launch signals a shift towards inclusive, life-cycle-based healthcare and sets a national precedent in recognising that women’s health does not begin and end with fertility.

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01/28/2026

No, you don’t need to change everything. If you come for a consultation, I will review your food intake, lifestyle, daily routine, health history, and current complaints as well as your digestion and elimination. With all of this information, I determine, based on my Ayurvedic training, if there are any causative factors contributing to your imbalance. These things will need to change. Everything need not change. Some cooking is helpful. Cooking every meal is not required.

01/24/2026

Have you seen the new sign up on South Germantown Road (corner of Ringgold)? Ashara will be the new home of Perimenopause Massage Therapy & Ayurveda beginning February first! A holistic group practice, Ashara practitioners offer coaching, therapy, Ayurveda, workshops / classes, and more. Plans for the place include:

🌱 Outdoor garden
🪑 Back porch seating area
🫖 Kitchen for tea
🧘‍♀️ Studio event space

What does that mean for Ayurveda clients? Comfortable space to move about and relax with a cup of tea or beverage, places to gather as a group to learn and explore, an herbal prep station for Ayurvedic body therapies like pinda sweda, windows for plants, and more!

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01/23/2026

What can you do at night to prevent hot flashes and night sweats?

10/13/2025

New service for those with jaw pain, reduced range of motion of the jaw, grinding teeth, temporal headaches, whiplash, tinnitus, and vertigo… you can now receive TMJD Massage (Intra-Oral). This massage uses a gloved hand to optionally massage the muscles of the jaw from inside the mouth. Each 75-min session includes an assessment, educational material and 50-mins of massage. Book online (link in bio) or call (423) 218-2349 to schedule.