Wendy Lessard, LMT

08/09/2025

What a wonderful reminder.

Every time you choose your health over social pressure, you’re literally rewiring your brain for success.

Love this quote by ! “Let’s stop shaming people for prioritizing their health, peace, or personal goals.”

Quality sleep is when your brain consolidates memories and clears cellular waste through the glymphatic system. Regular exercise increases production of BDNF, a growth factor that supports brain cell health and neuroplasticity. Limiting alcohol improves sleep architecture and REM cycles.

These aren’t boring choices. They’re evidence-based decisions that support cognitive function, emotional regulation, and metabolic health.

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply take care of yourself.

08/07/2025

Lovely reminder. Tip:be super gentle with shoulder pressure/stretch so you can hang out safely for your joints.

07/23/2025

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06/13/2025

Find a new path:

06/08/2025

So powerful.

Remember this 👆🏼

When you say no to alcohol, processed food, or staying out late, you’re not being restrictive, you’re being strategic. You’re choosing energy over exhaustion, clarity over brain fog, and emotional balance over daily chaos.

Your body is hardwired for vitality.

When you support your mitochondria with the right nutrients, stabilize your blood sugar with real food, and reset your circadian rhythm by prioritizing sleep, everything changes. Neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine begin to normalize, inflammation cools, cortisol steadies, and your brain starts working the way it was meant to.

You don’t need another crash diet or a quick fix. You need to stop chasing stimulation and start building resilience. And that begins with the choices you make today.

Saying no to what drains you is saying yes to the version of you that’s sharp, energized, emotionally grounded, and deeply well.

That’s not boring. That’s biology done right.

06/07/2025

Curious why I’m an advocate for 7-9 hours of restorative sleep each night?

Here’s what your brain does during deep sleep:

💤 Clears out waste and metabolic toxins

💤 Consolidates memories and supports learning

💤 Balances key neurotransmitters and hormones

💤 Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress

05/21/2025

Great little hack! I’ve been using it and it really helps. ✨

05/18/2025

For my IT Band peeps. Do not force this to your end range.

05/04/2025

Yessss

04/25/2025

100%!! Why I spend so much time on your pecs/chest and rib for this symptom. 😊

04/24/2025

Always good to check out some Foundation Training. And our inner thigh muscles tend to be quite neglected.