Dove Roost Massage

07/21/2025

I’m no longer offering online gift certificates. Running into some technical issues . You can purchase gift certificates in person from me. Gift certificates are non refundable with no expiration date. Thank you in advance.

06/23/2025

Such a great experience! She’s booking sessions now:)

🌕🍓✨ Welcome to Strawberry Moon Reiki ✨🍓🌕

I’m so excited to finally share this journey with you!

Strawberry Moon Reiki was born from a deep calling to help others return to balance, peace, and self-love through the healing power of energy work. 🌿💫

Named after the full Strawberry Moon I was born under, this sacred space is infused with gentle feminine energy, natural cycles, and the light of divine love. Whether you’re seeking chakra cleansing, emotional release, deep relaxation, or spiritual clarity, each session is designed to meet you where you are—with kindness, compassion, and purpose.

🌬️ In every session, we’ll begin by setting powerful intentions, followed by breathwork, meditation, energy clearing, and intuitive chakra work. We’ll close with a blessing of love and light to send you forward in harmony.

💗 I welcome you just as you are—sensitive souls, seekers, and anyone needing a safe space to reconnect with themselves.

📍Located in Comanche Texas
📅 Booking now for in-person Reiki sessions. Message me for details or to schedule.

Follow this page for inspiration, healing guidance, moon musings, and special offerings as this beautiful new path unfolds.

With love,
✨Traci at Strawberry Moon Reiki ✨


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06/04/2025

Great things are coming! I’m so excited 😆

06/04/2025

Digging deep understanding the Lymphatic System!

🧠🫀 The Overlooked Alliance: How Your Nervous and Lymphatic Systems Are Deeply Connected

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.

Introduction

The nervous system and lymphatic system are traditionally studied as separate entities—one governing electrical impulses and sensory perception, the other managing immune surveillance and fluid balance. But recent medical breakthroughs reveal a fascinating and vital crosstalk between these two systems, opening new doors in our understanding of neuroimmune regulation, detoxification, and inflammation management.

1. The Lymphatic System: Silent River of Detox

The lymphatic system is composed of:
• Lymph vessels: thin-walled structures that parallel veins
• Lymph nodes: immunological hubs that filter pathogens and debris
• Lymph: the interstitial fluid collected from tissues
• Associated organs: spleen, thymus, and tonsils

Its main functions include:
• Interstitial fluid balance
• Immune cell trafficking
• Removal of metabolic waste
• Absorption of fats from the intestines

2. The Nervous System: The Command Center

The nervous system is divided into:
• Central Nervous System (CNS): brain and spinal cord
• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): motor and sensory nerves
• Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): controls involuntary processes like heart rate, digestion, and lymphatic flow

3. The Discovery of the Brain’s Lymphatic System

In 2015, researchers from the University of Virginia and University of Helsinki made a landmark discovery: functional lymphatic vessels exist in the dura mater (the outermost layer of the meninges surrounding the brain).

These meningeal lymphatic vessels:
• Drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and interstitial fluid from the brain
• Connect to deep cervical lymph nodes
• Support clearance of amyloid-beta and other neurotoxic proteins

🧠 Source: Louveau et al., Nature (2015):
“Structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels”
https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14432

4. Neuro-Lymphatic Cross-Talk: How the Systems Interact

A. Autonomic Regulation of Lymphatic Flow

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) plays a key role in modulating lymphatic contractility and flow. Lymphatic vessels contain smooth muscle cells that respond to sympathetic stimulation, which influences:
• Lymphangion contractions
• Lymph propulsion
• Immune cell transport

🩺 Research Insight: Gashev & Zawieja, Lymphatic Research and Biology (2001) show that norepinephrine and other catecholamines affect lymphatic tone and contraction.

B. Neuroinflammation and Lymphatic Clearance

Chronic activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in response to stress can lead to:
• Altered immune signaling
• Reduced lymphatic drainage
• Increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB)

This creates a loop of neuroinflammation, where poor clearance of inflammatory cytokines aggravates neural function.

🧠 Study: Plog & Nedergaard, Trends in Neurosciences (2018):
“The Glymphatic System in Central Nervous System Health and Disease”
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2018.01.003

C. Vagus Nerve & Immune Modulation

The vagus nerve, a key component of the parasympathetic system, exerts anti-inflammatory effects via the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway. It indirectly supports lymphatic drainage by:
• Lowering sympathetic overdrive
• Stimulating smooth muscle activity in lymph vessels
• Promoting gut-immune-brain communication

🌿 Clinical Relevance: Vagal stimulation is currently being explored in treatments for IBS, autoimmune disease, PTSD, and depression—conditions closely linked to lymphatic congestion and immune dysfunction.

5. Clinical Implications

Understanding this connection opens avenues for integrative therapies:
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) to reduce neuroinflammation
• Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for immune regulation
• Breathing techniques & HRV training to balance autonomic input
• Glymphatic-enhancing sleep hygiene (e.g., sleeping on the side, adequate hydration)

These modalities enhance the lympho-neural interface, optimizing both immune and cognitive function.

6. A New Era of Neuro-Lymphatic Medicine

We are entering a phase where neuroscience, immunology, and lymphology are merging to form neuroimmunolymphatic medicine. This multidisciplinary understanding may be crucial in addressing:
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Long COVID
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Autoimmune disorders

📚 Recommended Read:
Ma, Q., Nature Reviews Immunology (2017):
“Neuroimmune interactions and the lymphatic system”
https://doi.org/10.1038/nri.2017.48

Final Thoughts

Your body is a masterpiece of interconnected systems, and the nervous–lymphatic connection is a testament to that design. As science continues to explore this frontier, we can harness this knowledge to not only manage illness but enhance human healing and resilience at its deepest levels.

If you’re navigating chronic inflammation, autoimmune imbalance, or neurological dysfunction, supporting your lymphatic and nervous systems together may offer profound healing potential.

🌿 Stay regulated. Stay flowing. Stay well.

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06/01/2025

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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06/01/2025

🌀 A Day in the Life of a Lymph Node

— Your Tiny, Mighty Bodyguard!

Hey there! 👋
I’m Leo the Lymph Node — nice to meet you! I might be small (only the size of a baked bean), but trust me, I’ve got one of the most important jobs in your whole body. Want to know what I do all day? Let me give you a peek into my lymph-tastic life!

☀️ 07:00 — The Day Begins with Drainage

Just as you’re stretching and sipping your morning lemon water, I’m already hard at work. Your lymphatic vessels are flowing like tiny highways, delivering lymph fluid straight to me. That fluid? It’s packed with:
• Cellular waste 🧫
• Toxins 🧪
• Bacteria 🦠
• Bits of proteins, fats, and immune messengers 💬

My job? Filter it all. I’m like airport security for your immune system. If anything shady shows up, I flag it immediately!

🧠 Did you know? You have between 500–700 lymph nodes in your body, mostly in your neck, underarms, chest, abdomen, and groin.
[Ref: Moore & Dalley. Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed.]

⚔️ 10:30 — Intruder Alert!

Uh oh… here comes a nasty bacterium trying to sneak by in the lymph fluid. Not on my watch! 🚨 I alert the B-cells and T-cells (the body’s immune defenders) living inside me.
We trap the intruder and start an immune response – activating white blood cells, producing antibodies, and sending up the red flags to nearby nodes. 🧬

💡 Scientific backup: Lymph nodes act as immune surveillance hubs, rapidly expanding during infection to mount a local defense.
[Ref: Randolph et al., Nature Reviews Immunology, 2005]

🪄 13:00 — Clean, Sort, Send

By now, I’ve filtered tons of lymph fluid. What’s clean and safe gets sent onward through the lymphatic chain — toward larger nodes and ducts, and eventually back into your bloodstream via the thoracic duct.

Everything your blood didn’t clean up, I just did! 💁‍♂️

💆‍♀️ 17:00 — Drainage Helpers Arrive!

You go for a walk, do some dry brushing, or have a lymphatic drainage session… YESSS! That helps so much! Movement and manual therapy give me a massive boost to get lymph moving — so I don’t get overwhelmed or sluggish.

🌙 21:00 — Night Watch

As you wind down, I stay on guard. Even in your sleep, I’m still checking every drop of lymph coming through. Sometimes during sickness, I swell up — not because I’m broken, but because I’m working overtime to fight infection. 💪

✨ Fun fact: Swollen lymph nodes are often a sign your immune system is active, not failing!
[Ref: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine]

🧼 A Little Help from You, Please!

I love my job, but I do need a few things from you:
• Stay hydrated 💧
• Eat anti-inflammatory foods 🍃
• Move that beautiful body 🕺
• Get good sleep 😴
• Reduce toxin exposure 🚫

When you do, I stay healthy — and so do you! 🩷

📚 References:
• Moore, K.L., Dalley, A.F., & Agur, A.M.R. (Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed.)
• Randolph GJ, Angeli V, Swartz MA. “Role of lymphatic vessels in immunity: new insights into function and structure.” Nature Reviews Immunology, 2005.
• U.S. National Library of Medicine. “Swollen Lymph Nodes.” MedlinePlus.gov

⚠️ 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.

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06/01/2025

Ordering mine soon! I’m actually planning on buying one for the studio and one for home!

🧘‍♀️✨Rebounding & Your Lymph: The Bounce That Detoxes Better Than Jogging

Yes, NASA really said that.

By Bianca Botha, CLT & RLD & MLDT

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

🚀 What Do NASA, Detox, and Mini Trampolines Have in Common?

When astronauts return from space, they face muscle loss, fluid shifts, and lymphatic stagnation. So NASA set out to find a form of exercise that could stimulate cellular activity, improve circulation, and support drainage—without straining joints or causing injury.

The answer surprised them… and delighted wellness therapists around the globe:

🦘Rebounding.
(Yes—bouncing on a mini trampoline.)

🔬 The NASA Report: What It Really Found

In the early 1980s, NASA published a paper titled “Body Acceleration Distribution and O2 Uptake in Exercise”, which found that rebounding was 68% more efficient at stimulating cellular activity than jogging on a treadmill.

🧬 Key Findings:
• Rebounding created “G-force” acceleration through the body
• This acceleration boosted lymphatic flow, circulation, and oxygen uptake
• Rebounding exercised every cell at once—without stressing the heart or joints
• It activated the muscles responsible for moving lymph more effectively than running

📖 Reference: NASA Technical Paper #1023 – Available via NASA archives

💧 Why Rebounding Is a Lymphatic Game-Changer

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like the heart. It relies on:
• Muscle contractions
• Breathing
• Body movement and gravity shifts

When you bounce on a mini trampoline, you create a rhythmic up-down motion that acts like a natural lymph pump, especially around:
• Armpits (axillary nodes)
• Groin (inguinal nodes)
• Neck and abdomen (cisterna chyli & thoracic duct)

Each gentle bounce helps pull stagnant fluid back into circulation, flushing toxins and immune waste.

🧘‍♀️ The Rebound Effect: What Clients Feel After Bouncing

From my experience as both a therapist and someone who uses rebounding personally, clients often report:
• 💨 Clearer sinuses
• 💧 More frequent urination after a session
• ☀️ Improved energy & mood
• 🧠 Less brain fog
• 🌸 Hormonal relief (especially for estrogen-related fluid retention)

🔄 Rebounding vs. Jogging: The Surprising Comparison

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05/27/2025

This morning I got to help someone with Lymphatic massage 💆‍♀️ it was truly amazing to see the results happening as I massaged her. When your client has to run to the bathroom after getting this massage you know it’s working! Both legs were nearly the same size and ankles. When she first came in the left leg was super swollen-yes all the questions asked before giving massage! She doesn’t have any issues like history or bloods clots, varicose veins, no heart issues! Truly amazing 🤩 to help her with this!!!
I am going to start getting lymphatic massages myself to help with possible Lipedema

05/27/2025

Good morning 🌞
I’m really focusing on my protein intake! It’s time to take care of myself, so I can take care of others!
My goal number is 140grams -that’s a lot of protein y’all! This baby steps this morning but, I feel like when you change your mindset to reaching protein levels you don’t focus so much on punishing yourself for eating bad stuff! When you are reaching for protein-you don’t have time for junk and you are not as hungry! 🤤
What are some of your protein options you love!
Mine is tuna patties;) tuna fish is loaded with protein!

04/28/2025

My view 🥰

04/25/2025

04/25/2025

“Even massage therapists need a tune-up! When your favorite massage therapist takes a day off to get their knots worked out and a visit to the chiropractor, just know — it’s all part of the Self-Care Circle of Life.You can’t pour from an empty cup… or massage with sore thumbs! Be back soon, even better than before!”