METTA Wellness Center

09/08/2025

Upcoming massage/bodywork and vibrational sound session openings as well as yoga class and sound bath schedule. I hope to see you soon. I have all the props needed for yoga and/or sound baths (including padded mats and/or zero-gravity chairs). Pre-registration required (up to 1 hour before class and/or sound bath start time). NO walk-ins. Scheduling link in the comments.

08/05/2025

YES!!! That's why proper movement is key - especially when traveling.

This "second heart" refers to the calf muscle pump, specifically the soleus muscles, which play a crucial role in aiding venous return—the process of pushing deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs back to the heart.

When these muscles contract during walking or leg movement, they squeeze the deep veins of the legs.

One-way valves in the veins ensure that blood only flows upward, toward the heart. This mechanism is vital because gravity works against blood flow from the lower body.

Without the calf muscle pump, blood would tend to pool in the lower extremities, leading to issues like venous insufficiency, swelling, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

This is especially important for people who sit or stand for long periods (e.g., during long flights or desk jobs).

Lack of movement reduces calf muscle activity, increasing the risk of clot formation.

Therefore, regular movement—like stretching, walking, or ankle flexes—is recommended to keep the "second heart" functioning effectively and reduce the risk of circulatory problems.

So while the calf isn't literally a second heart, it acts like one by providing critical support to the cardiovascular system

07/25/2025

Upcoming massage/bodywork and vibrational sound session openings as well as yoga class and sound bath schedule. I hope to see you soon. Pre-registration required (up to 1 hour before class and/or sound bath start time). NO walk-ins. Scheduling link in the comments.

07/11/2025

METTA will be closed July 19 - 24, 2025.
Upcoming massage/bodywork and vibrational sound session openings as well as yoga class and sound bath schedule. I hope to see you soon. Pre-registration required (up to 1 hour before class start time). NO walk-ins. Scheduling link in the comments.

06/30/2025

This week's massage/bodywork and vibrational sound session openings as well as yoga class and sound bath schedule. I hope to see you soon. Pre-registration required (up to 1 hour before class start time). NO walk-ins. Scheduling link in the comments.

06/02/2025

This week's massage/bodywork openings as well as yoga class and sound bath schedule. I hope to see you soon. Pre-registration required (up to 1 hour before class start time). NO walk-ins. Scheduling link in the comments.