Mainely Massage & Holistic Solutions

12/22/2025

We’ll be open tomorrow from 4–6 PM for in-office gift card purchases 🎁
Stop in and grab the perfect gift, browse our products too!

12/08/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G8QGURGAa/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Great read on the benefits of lymphatic drainage !

🌀 What Happens Inside Your Body During Lymphatic Drainage? 💧
Gentle therapy. Deep science. Real release.

✨Many of our clients ask us why they feel so emotional, sleepy, or light after a lymphatic drainage session. Some even say they feel like crying — but in a good way. Here’s exactly what’s happening inside your body when we do lymphatic therapy, backed by real science 🧬👇

🔬 1. Waste & Toxin Removal Begins
Your lymphatic system is your body’s “rubbish removal” network — and MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is like switching on the drain. It helps flush out:
✔️ Metabolic waste
✔️ Excess fluid
✔️ Toxins and inflammation

📚 Research: A clinical review found that MLD improves lymph circulation and supports fluid balance.
🔗 Read the study

🧘‍♀️ 2. Your Nervous System Switches Gears
MLD activates your parasympathetic nervous system — the rest, digest, and repair mode. That’s why you feel sleepy, calm, and sometimes teary. It’s your body saying: “I finally feel safe to relax.”

📚 Study: MLD was shown to reduce stress and promote parasympathetic activity.
🔗 Read the study

🧠 3. Your Brain Responds Too
The technique stimulates the vagus nerve, which can increase the release of oxytocin (the “connection hormone”). This brings a sense of peace, trust, and emotional openness. 🕊️

📚 Study: Gentle therapies like MLD can raise oxytocin and reduce anxiety.
🔗 Read the study

🌊 4. Your Brain’s Detox System Kicks In
MLD supports interstitial flow, even helping your glymphatic system — the brain’s cleaning crew. This can improve:
✔️ Mental clarity
✔️ Mood balance
✔️ Brain fog

📚 Study: Brain fluid drainage improves emotional and neurological function.
🔗 Read the study

💓 5. Emotions Stored in the Body May Release
The body remembers pain and stress. Lymphatic therapy gently touches areas that store trauma (like the gut, chest, or jaw). So don’t be surprised if tears come — it’s your body’s way of letting go.

💬 “I felt like a heavy weight lifted off me.”
💬 “I didn’t realize I was holding so much in.”

You’re not alone — it’s normal, it’s healing, and it’s beautiful. 🫶

📚 Resource: Tissue memory and emotional release are being explored in fascial research.
🔗 Read the article

💡 Things to Keep in Mind:
⛔ Always consult your doctor if you have chronic illness, heart issues, or infections.
✔️ Drink lots of water after your session.
✔️ Emotional release is healing. Let your body speak.

📚 Referenced Research Articles:
1. Manual Lymph Drainage and Edema Management
• “Manual Lymph Drainage Efficacy” – National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755111
2. Parasympathetic Activation via Manual Therapy
• “Effects of Manual Therapies on Autonomic Nervous System Activity”
🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859221000693
3. Oxytocin, Touch, and Emotional Balance
• “The Oxytocin System and Emotion Regulation” – PMC
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7852687
4. Glymphatic System and Brain Detoxification
• “A Paravascular Pathway Facilitates CSF Flow Through the Brain” – Science Translational Medicine
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551275
5. Emotional Release through Lymphatic Work
• “The Emotional Release of Lymphatic Drainage” – Austin Lymphatic
🔗 https://austinlymph.com/the-emotional-release-of-lymphatic-drainage

📖 Disclaimer:
This post is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

12/05/2025

We are a day late to post… but we wanted to wish the HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY! We are so lucky to have you as a part of this team. You bring the perfect mix of heart and humor to our space. HAVE THE BEST DAY!!!!

12/05/2025

✨Team Wellness Break!✨

We took a little field trip to Salt Spa Wellness today and spent time unwinding in their beautiful Himalayan salt room. Such a calming, restorative way for our team to recharge. We highly recommended !

Thank you Salt Spa! We really enjoyed our time !!!

12/02/2025

- December NEWSLETTER

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

We will be closed for the holiday to spend time with our families and loved ones. We reopen on Sunday.

We are so grateful for our wonderful clients and community. Wishing you a cozy, restful holiday filled with warmth and good company!

✨Gift cards are available online anytime at our website. https://www.vagaro.com/mainelymassageandholisticsolutions/gift-certificates

— Mainely Massage & Holistic Solutions

11/26/2025

🖤 Don’t miss out on the big Black Friday raffle! 🖤

🌟 Enter to Win! 🌟

FOLLOW Ayurvedic Alchemy + COMMENT & TAG 3 FRIENDS 🌿

✨Here at Mainely Massage & Holistic Solutions Friday Ayurvedic Treatment Package 🖤

HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 50% OFF
- 120 min - $112 - (reg. $225) -

Give your body the grounding it craves during the busy season.

This curated trio is designed to calm your mind, soften your muscles, and reconnect you with your natural rhythm:

• Abhyanga — Therapeutic Oil Massage
deeply nourishing, tension-relieving, balancing
• Marma Therapy — Vital Energy Release
supports clarity, reduces stress, harmonizes prana
• Swedana — Herbal Steam Bath
boosts circulation, detoxifies gently, warms the whole body

Treat yourself or gift a moment of healing.

✨ Spots are limited.

🖤 Black Friday Ayurvedic Treatment Package 🖤

HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 50% OFF
- 120 min - $112 - (reg. $225) -

Give your body the grounding it craves during the busy season.

This curated trio is designed to calm your mind, soften your muscles, and reconnect you with your natural rhythm:

• Abhyanga — Therapeutic Oil Massage
deeply nourishing, tension-relieving, balancing
• Marma Therapy — Vital Energy Release
supports clarity, reduces stress, harmonizes prana
• Swedana — Herbal Steam Bath
boosts circulation, detoxifies gently, warms the whole body

🌟 Enter to Win! 🌟
COMMENT + TAG 3 FRIENDS 🌿

Treat yourself or gift a moment of healing. ✨ Spots are limited.

11/21/2025

New in the office!!!!

State of Maine sea glass necklaces . The perfect Maine accessory for any occasion. Available in Silver, Gold, or Black Cord. Will not tarnish.

Made locally by Liv Free Designs !

11/12/2025

🌟New Product! 🌟

And let me tell you, from personal experience, these are awesome!!! Covers your entire back and wraps around your shoulders !

Hot / Cold Therapy 🧊 🔥

Soothe and comfort muscles with this Back Wrap. Handcrafted using natural herbs and grains to relieve stress, tension, cramps, and muscle discomfort. Microwave or freeze for instant therapy.

The Back Wrap's generous size, allows maximum treatment to shoulders and back. Jam-packed with natural herbs, this gel-free wrap provides targeted, therapeutic care.

Available for purchase in office!!!

11/12/2025

🎉 Help us celebrate Lindsey today! 🎉

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our wonderful Ayurvedic Therapist and Reflexologist, Lindsey! Her calm presence, caring heart, and holistic expertise make such a difference for everyone she works with.

We’re so lucky to have you on our team, Lindsey — here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🌿💫

11/11/2025

Our new sign is finally up! Thank you to all that helped make this happen. We appreciate you!🩵💙

11/06/2025

🌾 Community Food Drive 🌾

The holidays are approaching, and for many families, this season can bring extra challenges.
At Mainely Massage & Holistic Solutions, we have set up a food donation box on our porch to collect non-perishable items for local families in need.
All donations will go directly to our local food pantries.

🕒 Drop off anytime to 89 Tandbgerg Trail
📍 On the porch!!!