Breakthrough Muscular Therapy

09/15/2025

✨ The holiday season is almost here. Before the hustle begins, give yourself the gift of peace. Book your massage today and let stress melt away!

Book with me today to get yourself prepared for the holidays coming up!! 💆‍♀️

09/05/2025

Hi Everyone! My name is Megan and I am currently training with Brandi. As a lot of you know Brandi is amazing at what she does and the world needs more Massage Therapist like her! If you are interested in booking with me, here are my prices, my focus, and my contact info!! If you have any questions please feel free to PM me! 😊

05/08/2023

We NEED to talk about how important this is! We NEED to make changes for our health! Where are your ears at? Are they above your shoulders? Are you shoulder blades tucked? Where's your tongue?? Are you using your spine for what is is there for? Or are you feeling the ache in those muscles because they are doing all the work? Listen to the whisper before it screams! Proper posture is So important!

08/05/2022

You've got to feel it... to heal it. Remember..what you resists, persists!

04/15/2022

We've all spent time talking about this nerve during our sessions...super important! Take a look!

ACTIVATE YOUR VAGUS NERVE

The Vagus Nerve is the brain’s method of controlling the parasympathetic nervous system – the rest and digest system. It is not the only nerve controlling our ability to decrease stressors, but it is by far the single most important nerve due to its far reaching effects. The word “vagus” means wanderer, as this nerve wanders throughout the body to many important organs and imparts signals from the brain regarding their level of function.

This nerve connects the brain to the gut (intestines and stomach), heart, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidney, ureter, spleen, lungs, s*x organs (in females), neck (pharynx, larynx and esophagus), ears and the tongue. No other nerve in the body has such a broad and far reaching effect as the Vagus Nerve.

FUNCTIONS:
• In the brain, the vagus helps control anxiety and depression.
• In the gut, it increases stomach acidity, digestive juices, and gut flow.
• In the heart, it controls heart rate variability, heart rate, and blood pressure. Vagus activation will lower the risk for heart disease and stroke.
• In the liver and pancreas, it helps controls glucose store and balance.
• In the gallbladder, it helps release bile, which can help you get rid of toxins and break down fat.

Vagus nerve stimulation has the potential to help those suffering from various health conditions, including but certainly not limited to anxiety disorders, heart disease, some forms of cancer, poor circulation, leaky gut syndrome, alzheimer’s, memory and mood disorders, migraine’s and headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, tinnitus, addiction, autism and autoimmune conditions.

So how can we stimulate this nerve to ensure that this nerve is functioning optimally? Here are a few ways you can exercise and stimulate your vagus nerve:

COLD SHOWERS
Any acute cold exposure will increase vagus nerve stimulation. Studies have shown that when your body adjusts to cold, your fight or flight (sympathetic) system declines and your rest and digest (parasympathetic) system increases, which is mediated by the vagus nerve.

MASSAGE
You can manually stimulate your vagus nerve by massaging several areas. A foot massage can stimulate vagus nerve activity, as can massaging your neck. A neck massage along the carotid sinus (the right side of your throat near where you check your pulse) can also stimulate the vagus nerve.

YOGA
Yoga increases vagus nerve activity and your parasympathetic system in general.
A 12-week yoga intervention was associated with greater improvements in mood and anxiety than a control group who just did walking exercises. The study found increased thalamic GABA levels, which were associated with improved mood and decreased anxiety.

BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Deep breathing is always relaxing to your body, but you can use other breathing techniques to stimulate your vagus nerve. Alternate nostril breathing or yogic breathing is a great way to stimulate the vagus nerve. Another breathing technique that you may never have tried is inhaling deeply and then closing your airway while pushing your breath against the inside of your chest and bearing down with your abdominal muscles (like you are trying to pass gas). This method of applying internal pressure from the lungs out to the surrounding organs stimulates the vagus nerve as it connects your heart, spleen, lungs, stomach, and small intestines.

03/28/2022

Each of these muscles are so important!

03/08/2022

As you sit at your computer reading or even worse, are hovering over your phone...take a moment and consider your posture...

Are you pleased with how your body feels?

Are you aware of discomfort or pain? If so, where?

Does your neck feel heavy from lack of support from your spine?

Do you get instant upper back or neck pain when using a handheld device?

Or experience Nagging or sharp pain in the neck or shoulders at the end of the day?

Do you have general shoulder pain and tightness, or Intermittent/ constant headache made worse when looking down or using the computer?

If this is you, take a moment for wellness.....
Ears above shoulders. Sternum up. Soften your forehead. Unclench your jaw. Relax your tongue. Let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Take a deep breathe! Allow your ribcage and pelvis to soften. Now. Take notice of your posture. Remember in our busy schedules to make time for yourself! You won't regret it!

02/11/2022

For my clients that like visual learning...check this out!

01/12/2022

Any of this sound familiar? Invest in your health...take a moment for wellness...book your next session today!

01/07/2022

If you do not make time for your wellness...you will be forced to make time for your illness!

Make yourself a priority this year! Commit to Self-care! Be the best you...you can be! I highly recommend at least once a month sessions, preferably two if you are able...stay on top of pain the natural way! Leading to less stress, more functionality, better range of motion, less pain& tension, more energy, it boosts our immune system and our moods, increases blood flow and helps us to relax.

Massage, chiropractic, counseling, journaling, meditating, stretching, breathing, exercising, laughing, smiling more...whatever way you see fit...I challenge you to crush this goal for YOUR best self in 2022. Call or text to make your appointment today! Take a moment for your WELLNESS!💙

01/02/2022

Thank you for another year!! Excited to be part of your wellness journey in 2022! Let's crush our pain management goals together! Sending positive vibes and loving light your way! I'm blessed by each of you and appreciate you trusting me with your care...together we can! Blessed be💙

12/26/2021

From our family to yours....