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My Personal PT

Massage, Infrared Sauna room, Spinal Manipulation, Dry Needling, Physical Therapy

10/13/2025

I’m back in the office after our elopement! My hands are rested and ready to get back to work! Book your appointment online at mypersonalpt.org.

09/29/2025

💥 Living with IC/PBS? You don’t have to suffer in silence. 💥
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can be a game-changer. 🙌
👉 IC/BPS isn’t just a “bladder issue” — tight, overactive pelvic floor muscles are often a HUGE part of the pain and urgency.
🎯 Pelvic floor PT focuses on:
Releasing chronic tension
Improving muscle coordination
Reducing bladder pressure + pain
Restoring confidence + control
🧘‍♀️ Many patients report LESS urgency, LESS pain, and MORE freedom in just a few sessions.
✨ You deserve relief. You deserve to feel normal again.
📍If you’re struggling with IC/PBS, ask about pelvic floor physical therapy — it could change everything . Schedule at MyPersonalPT.org

09/25/2025

Skilled Bodywork by a Physical Therapist at Waynesville‘s one stop shop for health and wellness. Located at 56 Montgomery St., offering myofascial release, deep tissue massage, lymphatic massage, sauna, and cold, plunge studio, dry, needling, pelvic floor, PT for pelvic pain and incontinence, and personal training. We also offer nutritional therapy and HTMA testing .mypersonalpt.org.

09/22/2025

Now offering Pelvic Floor PT for pelvic pain and incontinence. Book online for an appointment at our Waynesville office at 56 Montgomery St., or DM me with any questions. mypersonalpt.org.

09/16/2025

📌 Are You Storing Tension in Your Chest? Here’s Why It Matters More Than You Think
Many people unknowingly store physical and emotional tension in their chest — and this seemingly small issue can ripple into widespread discomfort throughout the body.
👉 Here’s how it happens:
🔹 When the chest muscles (like the pecs) are tight, they can compress lymphatic vessels, leading to sluggish lymphatic flow.
🔹 This congestion contributes to fascial restrictions, reducing mobility and increasing sensitivity in surrounding tissues.
🔹 Over time, this can cause chest tightness, shoulder pain, neck strain, and upper back discomfort.
🔹 Tight chest muscles also pull the shoulders and head forward, a posture that limits rib and arm movement — making breathing feel shallow and leading to more pain and restriction.
💡 Poor lymphatic flow and fascial tension don’t just cause pain — they can also interfere with your body’s ability to detoxify, heal, and move freely.
✨ How Can You Help Your Body?
🔹 Lymphatic massage gently stimulates lymph flow, reducing congestion and supporting your immune and circulatory systems.
🔹 Myofascial release targets fascial tightness, freeing up movement in the chest, ribs, shoulders, and neck.
🔹 Together, these therapies restore mobility, relieve pain, and support optimal posture and function.
💆‍♀️ If you’ve been feeling tension in your chest or struggling with shoulder, neck, or upper back pain — this may be the missing link. Your body is interconnected — and releasing just one area can unlock relief in many others.
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📅 Book your session today and let’s help your body breathe and move freely again.

09/09/2025

🧠💥 TRAUMA LIVES IN THE BODY — NOT JUST THE MIND
Did you know that emotional trauma and chronic stress often show up as physical tension — especially in the shoulders, chest, and neck?
When we experience trauma, our body responds by tightening muscles and restricting movement as a protective mechanism. Over time, this tension becomes stored in the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs — leading to pain, stiffness, and even shallow breathing.
💨 Many people describe feeling like they’re “carrying the weight of the world” on their shoulders. That’s not just a metaphor — it’s a somatic experience.
✨ How Can Bodywork Help?
✅ Lymphatic Massage gently stimulates the lymph system to reduce inflammation and promote detoxification. Trauma can dysregulate this system, leading to sluggishness and swelling — especially around the chest, underarms, and neck.
✅ Myofascial Release targets the fascial restrictions that form from chronic tension. By slowly and gently releasing these bound tissues, we help restore mobility, relieve pain, and support emotional release.
👐 Trauma-informed bodywork respects your pace, your story, and your nervous system. It’s not just about muscles — it’s about healing the whole person.
If you’ve been feeling physically heavy, tight in your chest, or like it’s hard to fully breathe — your body might be asking for support. 💗
📅 DM me to book a session or learn more. Or Schedule online MyPersonalPT.org

09/03/2025

🌀 FASCIA + LYMPH: The Overlooked Link in Autoimmune Health 🌀
Did you know that tight fascia can restrict lymphatic flow — and that sluggish lymph flow can actually make fascia even tighter? It’s a two-way street that can quietly fuel chronic inflammation, fatigue, and even autoimmune flares.
Let’s break it down:
🔹 Fascia is the web-like connective tissue that surrounds muscles, nerves, and organs. It needs hydration, movement, and circulation to stay pliable. When lymph flow is sluggish, fascia becomes sticky, tight, and restricted.
🔹 Meanwhile, lymphatic flow is your body’s waste-removal and immune-support system. It relies on movement (like muscle contractions and breath) to circulate. When fascia is tight, it can compress lymph vessels and nodes — further reducing lymph flow.
⚠️ What happens when lymph flow is sluggish?
Toxin and waste buildup
Swelling & puffiness
Increased inflammation
Immune dysregulation
Slower healing
And in autoimmune conditions, where inflammation is already high, impaired lymph flow = more flares, more fatigue, and more pain.
✨ Lymphatic massage is a gentle, targeted way to:
Stimulate lymph flow
Decompress fascia
Reduce inflammation
Support immune balance
Help you feel lighter, clearer, and more energized
🔁 Healthy fascia supports healthy lymph flow — and vice versa. If you’re managing an autoimmune condition or chronic inflammation, don’t overlook the lymph-fascia connection.
Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump — but it does have you. 💆‍♀️💧💫 MyPersonalPT.org

08/26/2025

Coming Soon! We are pleased to announce that we will be offering Pelvic Floor PT to Haywood county beginning in late September! Message with any questions!
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08/25/2025

🧠 Chronic Fatigue + Brain Fog?
Your lymphatic system might be part of the problem—and the solution.
When lymph flow is sluggish, neurotoxins and inflammatory waste can build up in the brain. This may worsen symptoms like:
Brain fog
Headaches
Poor sleep
Deep fatigue
🌿 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle therapy that helps clear waste, reduce neuroinflammation, and support nervous system balance.
📚 Studies show MLD improves cognition and toxin clearance in neurological conditions—and may benefit CFS by supporting detox and clarity.
(PMID: 40832216, PMCID: PMC9010124)
✨ Book a session to support your healing from the inside out. MyPersonalPT.org

08/19/2025

🧠 Shoulder Pain? Chest Tightness? Slouched Posture? Let’s Talk Pectoralis Minor & Lymphatic Health!
That nagging shoulder pain or forward-rounded posture? One overlooked culprit is the pectoralis minor — a small chest muscle that can pull your shoulder forward when tight, leading to discomfort, limited mobility, and poor posture. 😣
✨ Myofascial release of this muscle can:
✅ Relieve tension in the chest and shoulder
✅ Improve posture by allowing your shoulders to sit back naturally
✅ Restore freedom of movement
✅ Reduce nerve impingement and improve breathing patterns
But that’s not all…
💧Pairing myofascial release with lymphatic massage can supercharge your results. The lymphatic system is your body’s natural detox system — when flow is restricted (often due to fascial restrictions), it can contribute to inflammation and fatigue.
🌿 Benefits of combining both:
✔️ Reduces swelling and inflammation
✔️ Supports immune health
✔️ Enhances tissue healing
✔️ Promotes overall relaxation and recovery
👉 Whether you’re desk-bound, athletic, or somewhere in between — your chest and shoulder muscles need love, too.
Ready to breathe better, move easier, and feel lighter?
Book your session today or DM for details. 💬
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08/11/2025

🌀 Lymphatic Massage & Fibromyalgia: What’s the Connection? 🌀
Discover how this gentle therapy may ease chronic pain and inflammation.
💡 What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties ("fibro fog"), and tenderness in localized areas. It's a complex disorder involving the nervous system and often linked with immune and lymphatic dysfunction.
💆‍♀️ How Can Lymphatic Drainage Massage Help?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a light-touch therapy designed to stimulate the flow of lymph—a fluid that carries waste, toxins, and immune cells—throughout the body. For those living with fibromyalgia, this technique may offer meaningful relief in the following ways:

✅ 1. Reduces Inflammation & Fluid Retention
Fibromyalgia is often accompanied by localized swelling and inflammation. MLD encourages lymph flow, helping the body remove excess fluids and reduce tissue inflammation.
✅ 2. Improves Immune Function
A sluggish lymphatic system can impair immune responses. By boosting lymphatic circulation, MLD supports immune function, which is often dysregulated in fibromyalgia.
✅ 3. Eases Muscle Tension & Pain
While not a deep-tissue technique, MLD’s rhythmic, calming strokes can help soothe the nervous system and reduce pain perception by decreasing sympathetic nervous system overactivity.
✅ 4. Supports Detoxification
Toxin buildup may worsen fibro symptoms. Lymphatic massage gently mobilizes waste removal, which may reduce systemic fatigue and mental fog.
✅ 5. Promotes Deep Relaxation & Better Sleep
Many fibromyalgia patients report improved sleep after sessions. MLD activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your "rest and digest" mode), which can lead to better rest and less stress—key components of managing chronic pain.
🩺 What Does the Research Say?
A 2011 study published in Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that lymphatic drainage therapy was more effective than connective tissue massage for reducing stiffness, pain, and improving quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.
✨ Is Lymphatic Massage Right for You?
While not a cure, lymphatic drainage can be a powerful complementary therapy to your fibromyalgia treatment plan. Always consult with your healthcare provider and choose a certified lymphatic massage therapist who understands chronic pain conditions.
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💆‍♀️ Specialized in Lymphatic Massage for Chronic Conditions
📅 DM us or click the link in bio to book your session today.
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08/04/2025

🧠 The Truth About the Lymphatic System & Weight Gain 🌀
Not all weight gain is about fat—and sometimes, it’s your lymphatic system trying to tell you something! 😮

The lymphatic system is your body’s natural detox + drainage network. When it’s sluggish, it can lead to:
🚫 Fluid retention
🚫 Inflammation
🚫 Toxin buildup
🚫 Slowed metabolism

💥 The result? You might feel puffy, bloated, and struggle with stubborn weight—especially around the belly, thighs, and face.

💆‍♀️ Enter: Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This gentle technique helps:
✅ Reduce swelling and bloating
✅ Improve lymph flow and detox
✅ Support digestion and nutrient absorption
✅ Promote a healthier metabolism

It won’t melt fat—but it helps create the optimal internal environment for your body to heal, balance, and manage weight more effectively. 💚

📝 Bottom line: If you’re feeling “stuck” with weight gain, it might not just be what you’re eating—it could be what your body isn’t clearing out. Time to get that lymph flowing! 💦. Schedule online MyPersonalPT.org

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