Nourish Massage & Health Coaching

09/09/2025

When two unplanned massage sessions fall on the same day and back-to-back, it makes for a welcomed surprise between
Mother & Daughter passing one another by. 🧡

09/06/2025

08/30/2025

Some are still finding their way to 3K.
I just wrapped up the busiest month yet. Woo hoo! 🎉 And all thanks to YOU.

08/23/2025

Give me one hour, good instructions, an allen wrench with a strong cup of coffee and I can do anything! 😆 It’s the little editions to my vision of a warm, inviting and comfortable space for my clients I love seeing come to life piece by piece. 🧡

08/22/2025

📷 Abbye "Pudgy" Stockton (right), the first woman to own a gym, (surrounded by her friends, including stunt double and gymnast Relna Brewer (left), on the sunny beaches of Santa Monica in 1946.

She was called “Abbye,” but most people knew her as Pudgy Stockton, the strong, vibrant woman who changed the way the world looked at women’s bodies. In the 1930s and 40s, when most women were expected to stay delicate and small, she was out on Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, lifting weights, balancing men on her shoulders, and showing that strength could be beautiful. She wasn’t just a performer; she became a pioneer.

Abbye opened the very first women’s gym, a radical idea at a time when the fitness world belonged almost entirely to men. Women weren’t supposed to touch barbells, let alone run a place filled with them. But she built a space where women could claim their own power—where muscles weren’t a source of shame but of pride. She understood that strength wasn’t about losing femininity. It was about expanding what it meant to be a woman.

Abbye stood as proof that being strong could be glamorous, that a woman could own her power without asking permission.

There was pushback, of course. Critics called it scandalous, unnecessary, even harmful. But the women who walked through her doors knew better. They felt the shift—not just in their muscles, but in their confidence.

08/19/2025

Most women are eating far less protein than they actually need, and it’s silently accelerating muscle loss, bone weakness, and even cognitive decline. The tr...

08/16/2025

As the summer break comes to a close & the school year begins again I want to thank the educators, para-pros, admins, secretaries & social workers who came in for services. Wishing you ALL a wonderful year! Thanks for ALL you do! 🧡

08/13/2025

Another piece of my small business puzzle is complete this week. Thanks to the creativity, skill and professionalism of Creative Web Designing, Inc., they made my beautiful new website come to life.
🧡 www.flourishwithnourish.com 🧡
Make a bold step toward your wellness goals with personalized health coaching. Now accepting new and established clients for health coaching and lymphatic drainage massage appointments.

08/12/2025

A dear client swears by her Bombas compression socks. Try them for yourself & love your lymph!

08/11/2025

Tuesday August 12th at 12:30 is available for a 30 or 60 minute massage. You wont see this opening in online booking, send a quick message to snag it. Have a great week!

08/10/2025

LAST MINUTE OPENING!
Tuesday Aug 12th at 12:30.
Comment to snag it if you can make it.
I’d love to have you in. 🤗

08/09/2025

🌬 Breathe for Your Lymph: How Deep Breathing Unlocks Detox and Immunity

We often think of breathing as something we do automatically — a quiet background process that keeps us alive. But when it comes to your lymphatic system, how you breathe can make all the difference between a sluggish, congested body and one that is actively detoxifying and defending itself.

🫁 Why Deep Breathing Matters for Lymph Flow

Unlike the circulatory system, which has the heart as its pump, your lymphatic system has no central pump. Instead, lymph movement depends on:
• Muscle contractions (movement and exercise)
• Body posture
• Manual stimulation (like lymphatic drainage massage)
• The diaphragm — your primary breathing muscle

The diaphragm works like a bellows. When you breathe deeply into your belly, it expands downward, creating a pressure change that pulls lymph fluid upward toward the thoracic duct — the main drainage point into your bloodstream.

🌿 The Detox Connection

Your lymphatic system is your cellular waste removal service. Every day, it collects:
• Metabolic waste from cells
• Toxins from food, environment, and metabolism
• Excess fluid from tissues
• Pathogens like bacteria and viruses

Deep breathing accelerates this process, helping your lymph move more effectively so these wastes can be filtered through lymph nodes and excreted. Without movement — including breath movement — lymph can stagnate, leading to swelling, fatigue, and lower immunity.

🛡 The Immunity Boost

About 80–90% of immune cells travel through lymph fluid. Every time you take a slow, full breath, you’re literally pushing immune cells through their patrol routes — allowing them to scan for invaders, respond faster, and keep your body protected.

Research shows that deep diaphragmatic breathing:
• Increases parasympathetic nervous system activity (rest-and-digest mode)
• Reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels
• Enhances lymphocyte circulation, meaning more immune cells are active and ready

🧠 The Mind-Body-Lymph Link

Deep breathing doesn’t just help your body — it helps your mind. By calming your nervous system, it reduces the constriction of lymph vessels caused by chronic stress. Less vessel constriction = better lymph flow.

💡 How to Breathe for Lymph Health

The 4-7-8 Lymph Flow Breath
1. Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds, letting your belly expand.
2. Hold the breath for 7 seconds — this creates gentle pressure in the lymphatic trunks.
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth for 8 seconds, allowing your body to fully relax.
4. Repeat for 5–10 minutes, 2–3 times daily.

✅ The Takeaway

Your lymphatic system works 24/7, but it needs you to help it move. Every deep, conscious breath is like giving your lymph a gentle push — unlocking detox, reducing swelling, and boosting immunity.

💬 Breathe with intention — your body will thank you.

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.