Harmony + Glow Studio

02/13/2026

💝✨ Valentine’s Day Appointments Almost Full! ✨💝

Limited spots still open for massage and facials this Saturday, Valentine’s Day 💆‍♀️

💖 If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s the time!
We’re also offering Valentine’s spa packages only, available now through Feb 14th—perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

Harmony + Glow is by appointment only. Want to purchase in person? Message us to schedule pickup and receive a physical gift card (great for keeping surprises!).
✨ Online purchases notify the recipient instantly.

💗 Package Rules
• Must be redeemed within 6 months of Valentine’s Day
• Non-transferable once gifted

Appointments are filling fast message us today to grab one of the last spots! 💘

02/12/2026

🔥 Hot Water vs ❄️ Cold Water

What Your Lymphatic System Actually Responds To

Social media loves extremes.

Ice baths.
Cold plunges.
Boiling detox baths.

But your lymphatic system is not trend-driven.
It is physiology-driven.

Let’s talk about what is actually happening inside your body.

🌿 First: Understand This About Lymph

Your lymphatic system:

• Has no central pump like the heart
• Moves through muscle contraction and breathing
• Responds to vessel constriction and relaxation
• Is highly influenced by your nervous system

Temperature changes affect:
• Blood vessels
• Lymphatic vessel tone
• Inflammation
• Fascial tension
• Cortisol levels

So hot and cold water do very different things.

🔥 HOT WATER (Showers / Baths)

Hot exposure causes:

✔️ Vasodilation (blood vessels widen)
✔️ Smooth muscle relaxation
✔️ Increased superficial circulation
✔️ Activation of the parasympathetic (calming) response

What this means for lymph:

When vessels dilate, more fluid shifts into tissues temporarily.
Muscles relax. Fascia softens.

This can:
• Help mild stagnation begin to move
• Support relaxation before manual lymph drainage
• Improve circulation in tight, guarded tissue

However…

If you already struggle with chronic swelling or venous insufficiency, prolonged hot exposure may increase feelings of heaviness before drainage catches up.

Hot water is supportive — but not endless.

❄️ COLD WATER (Cold Showers / Ice Baths)

Cold exposure causes:

✔️ Vasoconstriction (vessels narrow)
✔️ Reduced acute inflammatory signaling
✔️ Increased vascular tone
✔️ Sympathetic nervous system activation

Cold can:
• Temporarily reduce inflammation
• Increase vessel contractility
• Improve rebound circulation after removal

But here is the important part most people don’t know:

Extreme cold can increase cortisol levels temporarily.
High cortisol increases fascial tension.
Tight fascia reduces fluid mobility.

So for someone who is already:
• Chronically inflamed
• Autoimmune
• Nervous-system dysregulated
• Exhausted

Aggressive cold exposure may stress the system rather than support it.

More is not better.

🫁 Breath Is Your Primary Lymph Pump

The thoracic duct — your largest lymphatic vessel — empties near the collarbone.

Every deep diaphragmatic breath:
• Changes internal pressure
• Pulls lymph upward
• Assists drainage toward the venous system

Temperature helps.
Breath moves.

If you do nothing else — breathe deeply.

⚖️ So Which Is Better?

It depends on the person.

For acute inflammation:
Short cold exposure may help.

For chronic tension and stress:
Warmth + breathwork may move lymph more effectively.

For vascular training:
Gentle contrast (warm → cool → warm) supports vessel elasticity.

What lymph truly loves is rhythm.

Not shock.
Not extremes.
Not punishment.

🌿 What Lymph Responds To Most

• Deep diaphragmatic breathing
• Muscle contraction (walking > plunging)
• Gentle contrast therapy
• Calm nervous system
• Vessel elasticity

Your lymphatic system is intelligent.
It responds to consistency and balance.

Not trends.

And maybe the bigger question is this:

Are you shocking your body in the name of healing —
or are you supporting it with rhythm?

Lymph responds to rhythm, not shock. 🌿

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.

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

✨ Glow Frequency Sound Therapy for Wellness ✨
So grateful for everyone who joined us thank you all for showing up and sharing such beautiful energy. 🤍
A special thank you to Mind4 Me for leading such a powerful and grounding class. We truly appreciate you!
We loved connecting with everyone and look forward to seeing you again on March 7th sign-ups will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Until next time, keep glowing ✨
Harmony & Glow

02/04/2026

💝✨ Valentine’s Day Spa Packages Are Here! ✨💝
Valentine’s packages only, available now through Feb 14th 💆‍♀️💖
We also have massages and facials available for Valentine's Day!

Harmony + Glow is by appointment only. Want to purchase in person? Message us to schedule pickup and receive a physical gift card (perfect for surprises!).

✨ Please note: Online purchases notify the recipient instantly.

💗 Package Rules:
• Must be redeemed within 6 months of Valentine’s Day
• Non-transferable once gifted
• Subject to availability
Treat your sweetheart or yourself this Valentine’s 💘

01/28/2026

✨ Office Space Available Health & Wellness Professionals ✨

If you or someone you know is looking for office space full-time, part-time, or on an as-needed basis throughout the month, we may have availability. We do our best to avoid overlapping services to maintain a balanced, supportive environment. Part-time or as-needed rentals may allow for some service overlap.

Currently in the space:
• Full-service esthetician (spray tans, makeup, brows, facials, sugaring, lash lifts & tints, and extensions)
• Two massage therapists
• One massage therapist who also offers hypnotherapy and life path work.

We would love to welcome additional health and wellness professionals such as:
• Licensed professional counselors / therapists
• Acupuncturists
• Chiropractors
• Reiki practitioners
• Wellness or life coaches
• Nutritionists
• Holistic or integrative health practitioners

A full-time lease would run from March 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026. A small, established client base is preferred, as rent must be consistently covered. Preference is given to services that do not overlap with those currently offered.

✨ Perks of renting the space (full-time and some part-time options):
• GlossGenius Gold membership for booking
• Name and business listed on the website
• Networking support to help connect you with clients
• Snack and coffee bar
• Lobby access once a month to host a class or workshop
• A supportive, encouraging community that truly cheers you on!

Rates available upon inquiry.

📍 8445 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042
📧 lmtashleyt@gmail.com
📞 Call or text: 859-359-2028

Please feel free to reach out or share with anyone who may be a great fit 💛

01/21/2026

✨ Glow Frequency: Sound Therapy for Wellness ✨
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17XLC1DQMc/

Join us for a deeply relaxing sound healing experience designed to calm the nervous system, restore balance, and reconnect you with your inner glow.

🗓 February 7th
⏰ 11:00 AM
💰 $30 per person
📍 Harmony & Glow Studio

🎶 Taught by: Ania Gomulka
Founder of Mind4Me & Lead Coach

✨ Immersive sound healing for deep relaxation and energetic balance.

🧘‍♀️ We have a limited number of mats available—please bring one if you have it.

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BACA72FABFFC43-61673620-feb

📩 If you have questions please reach out Ania.
Support@themind4me.com
📞 513-866-1005

✨ Spaces are limited come rest, reset, and glow ✨

01/20/2026

Enhance your wellness with the following services: Medical Massage Therapy Hypnotherapy Life Path Guidance/Art/Jewelry