The Healing Place of Cottage Grove

04/15/2026

Getting a massage soon? Here are 5 easy tips to help you get the most out of your session. A little prep goes a long way in making your experience even more relaxing!

04/13/2026

We have one appointment available today at 2:15pm with Daniel for a 60 minute. If that don't work we have several opening this week. To check our online schedule visit our website at www.TheHealingPlaceCG.com

04/07/2026

A sweet surprise from a thoughtful client yesterday 🌷

These beautiful tulips brightened our whole day! We're so greatful for the kindness of our clients

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

We have a couple of last minute openings today with Kacy for a 60 minute massage 9am and 12:45PM

to grab them online visit us at www.TheHealingPlaceCG.com
or call us 651-206-7141

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03/26/2026

It’s Massage Therapist Appreciation Week! 💙
Celebrated March 23–27, this week honors the dedication, skill, and care massage therapists bring to their clients every day. Our therapists truly make up the heart of The Healing Place, helping people feel better, move better, and prioritize their wellness.

We’re so grateful for the amazing team that makes our space what it is.

👉 Visit our website to learn more about our therapists and get to know our team:
https://thehealingplacecg.com/about/our-therapists/

Ramona • Kacy • Jessica • Stephanie • Jacqueline • Daniel

03/25/2026

RIP

03/25/2026

Spring break memories were made… and maybe a few sore muscles too.
Now that the kids are back at school, come relax and recover with us.

Todays sessions:
1:15pm with Stephanie
1pm and 2:30pm with Jacqueline
4pm with Daniel

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03/23/2026

to Schedule online WWW.TheHealingPlaceCG.com or call 651-206-7141

03/23/2026

💫 Fibromyalgia & Lymph Drainage:

What If Your Pain Has a Pathway Out?

For those living with fibromyalgia, the pain is more than just physical—it’s deep, widespread, and often invisible to the outside world. Muscles ache, fatigue is relentless, sleep feels unrefreshing, and even gentle touch can feel like pressure. And yet… bloodwork looks “normal.” Scans come back “clear.” The phrase “we don’t know why” echoes far too often.

But what if part of the answer lies in a system that no one is looking at?

👉 The lymphatic system.

🧠 What’s Really Going On in Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia isn’t “just in your head.” Research has linked it to:
• Central sensitization (your brain’s pain switch stuck on “high”)
• Chronic low-grade inflammation
• Poor detoxification and mitochondrial dysfunction
• Fascial restriction and fluid stagnation

In other words: the body isn’t draining, calming, or clearing like it should.
And that’s exactly where the lymphatic system comes in.

🌿 The Lymphatic Link

Your lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes that removes waste, calms inflammation, regulates fluid balance, and supports immunity.

But in fibromyalgia:
• Lymph flow may be sluggish, leading to toxic build-up in tissues
• Fascia (which holds lymph vessels) may be tight and inflamed
• Muscles may feel heavy, sore, or swollen, not just from pain—but from fluid that isn’t moving
• Brain fog and fatigue may be tied to poor drainage in the neck and glymphatic system

When this system slows down, pain can increase, tissues become stiff, and the body feels stuck.

✨ How Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Can Help

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) isn’t just for swelling or surgery—it can be profoundly supportive for those with fibro.
It helps to:

✅ Stimulate lymph flow and reduce fluid stagnation
✅ Calm the nervous system (shifting from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest)
✅ Soften fascia and reduce pressure in painful areas
✅ Promote detox and improve energy
✅ Support sleep by easing inflammation around the brain and spinal cord
✅ Reduce hypersensitivity in the skin and muscles

Even just a few sessions can create shifts in how the body feels, processes stress, and manages pain.

🧘‍♀️ What Fibro Warriors Say After Lymph Therapy:

“It feels like my body can finally exhale.”
“The pressure in my legs and back isn’t crushing anymore.”
“For the first time in months, I actually slept.”
“It’s like a fog lifted from my head.”

🌺 Gentle Is Powerful

MLD is not invasive. It’s not painful. It doesn’t push your body—it invites it to flow again. For fibro clients, it’s one of the few therapies that gives without taking energy away.

It’s not a cure. But for many, it’s a crucial part of their healing journey.

💚 In a World That Overstimulates — Lymphatic Therapy Regulates.

If you live with fibromyalgia, don’t give up hope.
Your body isn’t failing you. It’s fighting every single day.
And sometimes, all it needs is for someone to help it drain, release, and reset.

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 health regimen.

03/21/2026

Cottage Grove, MN — The Healing Place of Cottage Grove is proud to celebrate 20 years of serving the community with professional, compassionate massage therapy. What began as a home-based practice …

03/17/2026

See picture below for availability today

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