Light Bodies Integrative Massage

12/07/2025

Nice? ✅
Naughty? ❌
Knotty? ABSOLUTELY. ✔️
If your muscles are making the list this year, it’s time for a massage. 😉
Book your holiday reset before the stress ties you up in knots.

12/03/2025

Wellness is a journey, and every step counts. Take the first step towards a healthier you by visiting our website today for personalized massage therapy options that cater to your unique needs.

12/02/2025

🌼 This Giving Tuesday, treat yourself and give back! For every massage booked today, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. Relax, rejuvenate, and help those in need. 🌿 Book your appointment now!

12/01/2025

Self-care comes in many forms. What indulgence brings you the most joy? Let us know in the comments below and inspire others to prioritize their well-being.

11/30/2025

Anyone else feel this way? 😅
Go ahead and share this with your significant other, family, or friends as a gentle reminder of what you really want for Christmas:
90 minutes of tension relief, stress melting off your shoulders, deep peace & joy… plus a treatment plan to keep you aligned, resilient, and feeling like your best self long past the holidays. 🎄✨
Because honestly—who doesn’t want wellness wrapped up with a bow?

11/29/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Shirley Barbosa, LMT, Usui Reiki Healer & Yoga Instructor to the Light Bodies team!
Shirley brings a deeply grounding, intuitive, and therapeutic approach to every session. Whether you’re seeking pain relief, energy balancing, emotional release, or a more holistic mind-body reset, you’re going to love her work.

Her books are now open — tap the link in our bio to reserve a session before her schedule fills up!
✨ Welcome to Light Bodies, Shirley! 💜

11/27/2025

So grateful for all of you. Wishing you a grounded, nourishing, and peaceful Thanksgiving. 🤎🍁

11/22/2025

Why We Never Use Oils, Firm Pressure, Tools, or Incision Draining in the First 1–3 Weeks Post-Op

In the early stages after surgery, the body is in an extremely delicate state. The lymphatic system is working overtime, tissues are inflamed, and incisions (even when closed) are still healing internally.
This is why true Post-Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) must be gentle, precise, and medically safe—not aggressive.

Here’s why:

✨ 1. Oils Should NOT Be Used Early Post-Op

Oils reduce natural tissue traction.
Post-op MLD requires very specific skin stretch to move lymph—not sliding, gliding, or friction.
Using oil prevents the correct technique and risks swelling being pushed into the wrong pathways.

✨ 2. Firm Pressure Can Cause Damage

Deep work in the first 1–3 weeks can:
• Increase inflammation
• Disrupt healing tissues
• Cause or worsen fibrosis
• Shift fluid into pockets or irregular contours
Early post-op drainage must be very light, slow, rhythmic, and proximal-to-distal—never forceful.

✨ 3. No Cups, Wood Therapy, Scraping, or Tools

These techniques are contraindicated during early healing. They can:
• Tear fragile lymphatic vessels
• Create trauma or bruising
• Trigger more swelling
• Lead to adhesions or fibrosis
Tools are for later, when tissue is stable—NEVER in the first weeks.

✨ 4. We NEVER Open Incisions or “Drain Fluid”

This is unsafe, unsanitary, illegal for massage therapists, and unnecessary when proper lymphatic drainage is performed.
Forcing fluid through wounds:
• Increases infection risk
• Slows healing
• Can create seromas
• Disrupts natural lymphatic rerouting

The lymphatic system is designed to move fluid internally—safely—without opening the skin.

✨ 5. Your Body Needs Time to Stabilize

The first 1–3 weeks are about:
• Reducing inflammation
• Stimulating lymph nodes
• Encouraging natural pathways
• Supporting circulation
• Preventing fibrosis without aggression
Your system is fragile. Gentle MLD respects that.

11/19/2025

🎄As the holiday season approaches, we are pleased to present an exclusive offer on Gift Cards. There is no better gift than the opportunity for healing, relaxation, and indulgence.🎄

Utilize the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to enjoy discounts of up to 30%. Sale ends 11/28

- Purchase a $120 Gift Card for just $84.00
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- Purchase a $300 Gift Card for just $255.00
- Purchase a $400 Gift Card for only $348.00

11/18/2025

Gift Cards Sale begins 11/25-11/28

- As the holiday season approaches, we are pleased to present an exclusive offer on Gift Cards. There is no better gift than the opportunity for healing, relaxation, and indulgence. Utilize the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to enjoy discounts of up to 30%. - Purchase a $120 Gift Card for just $84.00....