Oasis Massage Therapy, LLC

09/28/2025

Newest map of the hurricane!

She is pivoting big time to the right. Woohoo!

Unless something changes there is no need to close my office. Cancellation policy is back in place!

Have a great Sunday everyone!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/27/2025

Pre-period flu is a set of flu-like symptoms that some women experience a few days before or during their period as part of PMS or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It isn’t a true infection like the influenza virus, but hormonal changes mainly the drop in estrogen and progesterone right before menstruation can trigger symptoms that feel similar to having the flu.

Some women may experience:
• Body aches or muscle soreness
• Fatigue or exhaustion
• Headache or migraine
• Chills or feeling feverish (but usually no actual fever)
• Nausea or mild stomach upset
• Joint pain
• Mood changes (irritability, anxiety, depression)

Why It Happens:
• Hormone fluctuations: The sudden decrease in estrogen and progesterone can affect the immune system, increase inflammation, and influence body temperature regulation.
• Prostaglandins: These chemicals, which help the uterus shed its lining, can cause cramping, body aches, and digestive issues.
• Immune changes: The immune system naturally shifts during the menstrual cycle, making you feel run-down.

But of courses massage can help! Massage therapy can help ease pre-period flu symptoms by targeting the muscle tension, pain, and stress that hormone changes create.

🌿 Physical Benefits
• Reduces body aches & cramps: Gentle full-body massage or abdominal massage increases blood flow and decreases muscle tension, helping with the sore, achy feeling and uterine cramps.
• Lowers inflammation: Massage can decrease production of stress hormones (like cortisol) and support circulation, which may reduce prostaglandin-related aches.
• Improves sleep & fatigue: By calming the nervous system, massage promotes deeper relaxation, helping you recover from PMS-related tiredness.

💆‍♀️ Recommended Techniques
• Swedish or relaxation massage: Light to moderate pressure is ideal for overall body aches and stress. Honestly any pressure really!
• Abdominal massage: Gentle, clockwise strokes over the lower belly can ease cramping and bloating, and yes I do abdominal massage!
• Lymphatic drainage: Helps reduce fluid retention and puffiness some people get before their period.

As always any questions or interest in booking please reach out!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/25/2025

I am keeping a close eye on this hurricane that may or may not hit us.

PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL UNTIL WE KNOW FOR CERTAIN. These storms can make a quick change and go off a different direction all together.

I do not charge for hurricane or severe weather cancellations, so please do not cancel!! You will not be charged! This is for Tuesday clients only.

While I am closed on Mondays I do understand some areas might flood affecting my Tuesday clients.

Let’s just wait and see Sunday night/Monday morning what Mother Nature might bring us.

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/23/2025

Finally!! I found a lawyer who can consolidate my four enhancement waivers into one! Trust me I have heard all of you give feedback! Trust me I hated that my clients had to sign seven forms in total also.

Unfortunately many lawyers would not take it on with it being such a small project, but after months of looking I finally found a lawyer who will! Should be ready to go end of the week!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/21/2025

09/19/2025

Just another reminder to book your appointments for self care and self healing!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/18/2025

Don’t forget I am taking a lot of time off for the holiday season! So be sure to pre book!

2026 is also open for booking up until July!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/17/2025

Some of you may notice I at times correct people online or correct my clients on proper terms.

While “masseuse” or “masseur” are in the dictionary, they have become almost taboo words.

When I was in school over 10 years this was one of the first subjects we studied, wording. These two terms have become used as legal terms and associated with bad and illegal services. Read these slides for more information!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/16/2025

As all of you know I am certified for Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage. I’m always telling my clients: move move move. Doesn’t matter if it’s a run or a walk. Moooooove.

Here’s some facts:

~ What it is: A network of vessels, nodes, and organs that helps maintain fluid balance, supports immunity, and removes waste from tissues.

~Main parts:
• Lymph fluid – clear fluid containing white blood cells, proteins, and waste.
• Lymph vessels – transport lymph throughout the body.
• Lymph nodes – filter lymph, trapping bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells.
• Organs – spleen, thymus, tonsils, and bone marrow, which help produce and store immune cells.

~ Key functions:
1. Fluid balance – returns excess fluid from tissues back to the bloodstream.
2. Immunity – produces and circulates white blood cells (especially lymphocytes) to fight infections.
3. Waste removal – filters out toxins, cellular debris, and pathogens.
4. Fat absorption – absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system.

~Why it matters: A sluggish or blocked lymphatic system can lead to swelling (lymphedema), infections, or impaired immunity.

So if you feel your lymph system is not functioning well, let’s get you booked for a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/16/2025

2026 is now open to book up until July 4th!

Please note these dates I am closed are subject to change. This will be a pinned post next to my winter closings! Thank you everyone!!

Closures:
~ January 24th
~ March 14th
~ April 11th
~ May 19th
~ June 30th
~ July 1st - 7th
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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/13/2025

Did know there is a difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? The two are usually confused or thought of as the same. Read the slides to read the difference and how massage therapy can help!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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09/10/2025

Hey wonderful clients!!

Do not forget I will be on a mini vacation September 11th - 23rd

During my vacation I will also be looking over my spring schedule and will be opening up January 2026 -July 2026 to be bookable!

See you all after I am back from vacation!

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Contact:
Oasis Massage Therapy
Courtney Fitzpatrick, NCLMBT #13724
📲 910-386-6229
📧 oasismassagelmbt@gmail.com
📍411 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
📜 Certified in: Trauma/Grief, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology, & Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
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