Stacey Conte, Massage Therapist at A Touch of Health LLC

01/09/2025

22/08/2025

Manual lymphatic drainage after surgery is beneficial after surgery! If you’re going to be scheduling a medical or cosmetic procedure, MLD is a great tool to have before and after 👉when performed properly by a trained therapist👈

🌿 6 Lymphatic System Myths – Debunked

1. Myth: The lymphatic system “expels waste” through the armpits.

👉 Fact: The lymphatic system filters lymph fluid and returns it to the bloodstream. Waste is removed mainly by the liver, kidneys, skin, and gut, not just the armpits.

2. Myth: Sweating is the main way the lymphatic system detoxes.

👉 Fact: Sweat helps with temperature regulation and removes a little waste, but most detox happens through the liver and bowels.

3. Myth: You can’t control your lymphatic health.

👉 Fact: Movement, deep breathing, hydration, dry brushing, and manual lymph drainage all actively stimulate lymph flow.

4. Myth: Lymphatic massage is unsafe after surgery.

👉 Fact: With the right technique and timing (guided by a trained therapist), lymphatic drainage is safe and often beneficial post-surgery, helping reduce swelling and scar tissue.

5. Myth: Lymphatic congestion is only “water weight.”

👉 Fact: It often involves inflammation, immune activity, and poor circulation, which can affect energy, brain clarity, and pain levels.

6. Myth: The lymphatic system works fine without support.

👉 Fact: Unlike the heart that pumps blood, the lymph system has no central pump. It depends on movement, breath, and muscle contractions to flow properly.

17/08/2025

Happy Sunday🌻

11/08/2025

Are you ready to schedule some self care with a manual lymphatic drainage session (MLD)?

💡 7 Fascinating Facts About Your Lymphatic System You Probably Didn’t Know

Your body has a hidden superpower — and it’s flowing right under your skin.
The lymphatic system is one of the most underestimated yet essential parts of your health.
Here’s why it deserves your attention 👇

1️⃣ You Have Twice as Much Lymph Fluid as Blood 🩸

If you could see it, your lymph network would look like a second set of “veins,” holding up to 15 litres of fluid at any time.

2️⃣ It’s Your Detox Highway ♻️

Every cell in your body creates waste. Lymph collects this “trash” — dead cells, bacteria, excess proteins, even toxins — and sends it to lymph nodes for cleaning.

3️⃣ It’s a Key Part of Your Immune System 🛡

Lymph nodes act like security stations. Inside, specialised immune cells check every drop of fluid for danger, trapping viruses, bacteria, and abnormal cells before they can spread.

4️⃣ It Moves Without a Heart ❤️‍🔥

Unlike blood, lymph has no pump. It depends on your movement, breathing, and muscle activity to circulate. The more you move, the cleaner and healthier you stay.

5️⃣ Swelling Can Be a Sign of Backup 💧

Puffiness in the ankles, under the eyes, or around an injury can be a sign your lymph needs help. Infections, surgery, and inflammation can slow it down — sometimes leading to chronic swelling.

6️⃣ It Helps You Absorb Fat 🥑

Special lymph vessels in your gut transport fats and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) from your food into your bloodstream.

7️⃣ Sleep is Lymph’s Best Friend 😴

Your brain has its own lymph-like network (the glymphatic system) that works hardest while you sleep — clearing out waste and keeping your mind sharp.

🌿 How to Love Your Lymph Every Day
• Move often — even gentle stretching helps.
• Drink enough water.
• Practice deep breathing.
• Try dry brushing or a rebounder.
• Book Manual Lymph Drainage if you’re feeling sluggish, swollen, or recovering from illness.

💬 Think of your lymph as your body’s silent cleaner. The more you help it move, the more it helps you thrive.

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.

05/08/2025

🦄 “If Your Lymph Nodes Could Talk…” – A Sassy Conversation With Your Drainage System 💬💚

Ever wondered what your lymph nodes would say if they had a voice?

Well… we asked them. And oh boy, they have some things to say! 😏
Sit back and enjoy this hilarious (but 100% factual!) conversation with your body’s most underappreciated detox squad.

🫧 Neck Lymph Nodes:
“Hey, could you stop sleeping in weird positions and staring down at your phone all day? I’m working overtime trying to drain your brain fog. A little neck roll wouldn’t hurt. Maybe even some MLD. Thanks.”

📱👎

🫁 Chest & Diaphragm Nodes:
“Deep breaths, darling. We’re your built-in pumps — and we love when you breathe from the belly. Shallow breathing? Total buzzkill. Take five slow inhales. Right now. We’ll wait.”

🧘‍♀️💨

🦵 Groin Nodes:
“Hey, remember us? We deal with everything from your legs. Standing too long? Sitting too much? We’re not fans. Wiggle those hips, stretch your legs — and for heaven’s sake, don’t skip leg day.”

🚶‍♀️💃🦿

🦶 Foot Lymphatics (yes, they count too!):
“Compression socks again? Ugh. We love a little support, but how about a foot soak or castor oil pack every now and then? We need TLC too!”

🛁🧦🧴

💚 Your Whole Lymphatic System:
“We’re not dramatic, but when we get backed up, everyone suffers — your brain, your skin, your gut, your mood. Help us help you: hydrate, bounce (if you can), brush, breathe, and treat us like the queens we are.”

👑✨

Final Words From the Nodes:

“Just because we’re silent doesn’t mean we’re sleeping. We’re your cleanup crew, your immune defenders, your inflammation bouncers. So give us some love — and we’ll return the favor.”

31/07/2025

“Your body is asking for attention…”
Self care is important❣️

Sometimes menopause feels less like a transition and more like a wake up call

This definition made me stop in my tracks
“Nature’s way of saying stop putting yourself last or I’ll make it impossible for you to function”

If that resonates with you you’re not alone
So many women push through the exhaustion the brain fog the joint pain the sleep disruption because we’ve been taught to minimize our needs

But this season of life is not the end
It’s the turning point
Your body is asking for attention not punishment
Support not silence

Menopause is not a malfunction
It’s a message
The question is are we ready to listen

11/07/2025

Happy Friday! May you stay hydrated and chill this weekend 💦

04/07/2025

Happy 4th🎊 I hope you all get to enjoy some of the beauty all around us today!

📸 Grand Tetons, WY

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day all the moms and the bonus moms too💐

So true.

Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone

31/03/2025

Had a bit of extra time this morning and decided to treat myself to a delicious bagel and almond joy cold brew from Salty Bagel Melbourne😋 Happy last day of March, may you be blessed with the true spirit of the four leaf clover 🍀