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Happy Mother’s Day!

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Hello Lymphies,

I had a heartfelt conversation with my stepson the other day.

He’s all of nineteen and carrying that familiar, heavy mix of pressure and possibility that seems to come with that age—maybe a little more intensely than most.

From where I sit, it’s a strange thing to try to offer advice. This generation is facing a version of the world that feels more uncertain by the day, and promises fall flat fast. So instead of pretending I had answers, I shared the one thing I know to be absolutely true: no matter what you plan for the future, life has other plans. It will not work out the way you want—or the way you think you want—and thank goddess for that!!

He laughed and said, “Oh yeah, Jess, having step-kids wasn’t in your life plan when you were my age?”

Definitely not. Having kids of any kind was never a box I planned to check. And yet, here I am, thanking my lucky stars every single day that life brought me my family. Being a stepmom has been the greatest honor of my life. I didn’t take it lightly. I showed up. I paid attention. I loved deeply and often, and I loved every minute of it. – so lucky.

What I’m especially proud of—something I somehow had the clarity to recognize in real time—is that I knew the season we were in mattered. I knew that the years we lived under one roof together were precious and fleeting, that one day it would prove harder and harder to get all four of us in the same place at the same time as life pulled them toward school, work, relationships, and their own growing worlds.

I knew we were actively living in “the good old days,” even as they were unfolding. That awareness changed how I showed up. It made me softer, more present, more willing to pause and soak it all in (most days).

It also wasn’t part of my life plan to start a business—one that I half-jokingly refer to as my baby. I know that analogy can feel touchy, especially to those who have carried and raised children in the most literal sense, and I hold a lot of respect for that. But the truth is, Austin Lymphatic has been my obsession, my responsibility, my heart, and my life’s work for over a decade. I poured myself into it in the same way you pour yourself into anything you love fiercely. Before I found this work, I was floating—curious, capable, but unanchored. Then suddenly, purpose arrived all at once, the way it tends to – I started Massage Therapy school two weeks after meeting my now-husband. Life has a funny way of doing that to you.

I once heard that most people wildly overestimate what they can accomplish in a year and deeply underestimate what they can build in five.

Ain’t that the truth. When I look ahead five years, I can’t begin to imagine where we’ll be. And when I write down goals for this time next year, they sometimes feel almost laughable on paper. But what I hope—what I know, actually—is that no matter how quickly things grow or how unexpectedly life unfolds, I want to keep doing it the same way: with care, intention, and heart.

This Mother’s Day feels different for me. Our human kiddos are grown up now and we’re opening our Houston location.  With that, I’ve noticed a familiar feeling bubbling up—equal parts excitement, tenderness, and a quiet ache. Austin will always be my baby. It’s where everything began. It holds so many memories, lessons, and growing pains. But just like in life, love doesn’t shrink when it’s shared—it expands. Making room for something new doesn’t mean abandoning what came first. It means trusting that your capacity has grown, even if you didn’t realize it was happening.

I think that’s what motherhood is, in all its forms. It’s caring deeply about something—or someone—outside of yourself. It’s showing up when it’s inconvenient, staying present when it’s hard, and loving without guarantees. It’s a sacrifice. It’s recognizing seasons while you’re in them, and letting go when it’s time, even if your heart tugs back. You don’t have to be a mother by definition to know this feeling. You just have to have loved something with your whole heart and soul.

So today, I want to celebrate all the mothers, stepmothers, caregivers, builders, dreamers, and nurturers—the ones raising children, the ones raising families, the ones raising businesses, communities, ideas, and futures.
The ones who never planned for this life but showed up anyway. May you trust that there is always room for more love and more growth. May you know that the care you give—to anything you hold dear—matters more than you’ll ever fully see.

Happy Mother’s Day Lymphies. 💛 💛

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Demystifying the relationship between Lymphatic Massage & Detoxification

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If my autoimmunity is caused by chemical toxicity, will lymphatic massage help me detox?

This is such an important question, and one that rarely gets answered clearly. The word “toxins” gets thrown around constantly — often with very little accuracy — so before we can talk about whether lymphatic massage helps, we need to talk about what an actual toxin is, how the body deals with it, and where the lymphatic system fits into that picture.

 

When we talk about true chemical toxicity, we’re referring to substances that create measurable, biological harm and require specific detoxification pathways to remove. This can include things like heavy metals (lead, mercury), environmental chemicals (pesticides, VOCs from paint or cleaning products), mycotoxins from mold, silicone or implant-related compounds, industrial pollutants, solvent exposure, etc.

 

These substances don’t leave the body through lymphatic massage alone, but they can be flushed out of the tissues and brought back to the bloodstream… that’s not necessarily a good thing when the true detoxification systems and pathways are not being supported. These substances must then be processed through phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification in the liver, rendered water-soluble, and finally eliminated through the kidneys, bile, sweat, or stool. Some toxins require very particular medical interventions to actually clear them — for example, chelation for heavy metals, glutathione or NAC support for a great number of chemical toxins, or binding agents for mycotoxins and numerous other toxic insults.

The reality is, some bodies move through this process efficiently, and others (myself included) need significantly more support. Genetics, immune health, gut integrity, stress levels, and exposure levels all play a role. But for true chemical toxicity, the primary intervention needs to be medical or biochemical supported — meaning supplements, medications, binders, lifestyle changes, and physician-guided detox protocols designed for the specific toxin involved. Manual Lymphatic Drainage can’t eliminate toxins from the system. It can’t chelate heavy metals, clear mold from your system, detox silicone, although it may help draw chemical particles out of your tissues.

 

However, and this is the part that is often overlooked, while MLD can’t remove the toxin itself, it can support the body in crucial ways while those toxins are still present.

 

Toxic exposures create inflammation, immune dysregulation, and a kind of “static” in the tissue environment. The body becomes overwhelmed by the constant cleanup work, and this is often where autoimmune patterns begin to take hold. Your lymphatic system doesn’t detox the chemical, but it handles all the inflammatory by-products and cellular debris created by the damage that toxin is causing. When that material backs up, it increases inflammatory symptoms and the likelihood of your immune system tagging some of these tissue fragments as foreign invaders and kicking off an unwanted autoimmune reaction. Lymphatic work can help keep that system moving so the body isn’t drowning in the secondary inflammation of the exposure.

 

So if you’re experiencing something like mold toxicity, breast implant illness, or autoimmune activation due to chemical or environmental exposure, no amount of MLD alone will “fix” the problem. The toxin must be removed and detoxified through the correct pathways. In these cases, I’m always going to tell you to prioritize your medical treatment first. That is the real lever you need to pull to preserve or restore your wellness.

But in cases like this, MLD can be genuinely meaningful.

While it can’t remove the toxin itself, it can reduce the inflammatory load your body is carrying during detox, explant, or whatever primary intervention your doctor has you working through. Many people dealing with chemical toxicity feel a deep sense of pressure or heaviness in their tissues — a sign that the system is overwhelmed and struggling to move waste efficiently. Lymphatic work can help ease that congestion so the body isn’t constantly operating at its limit. It also supports the nervous system, which is almost always overstimulated and exhausted in toxin-induced autoimmunity. By calming some of that underlying reactivity, MLD can soften the intensity of symptoms and make the medical detox process more tolerable while the real root cause is being addressed.


 

Still, if your toxin is still in the environment (active mold in your home) or still in your body (removal hasn’t occurred yet), I generally encourage clients to put more of their time, energy, and money toward eliminating that cause before investing heavily in lymphatic sessions. There is no point trying to quiet inflammation when something is still pouring gasoline on the fire.

 

Once the toxin is actually out, whether that’s explant surgery, successful chelation, or environmental cleanup, this is where MLD shines. After the threat is gone, the immune system often stays dysregulated, stuck in a reactive, hyper-vigilant pattern.

 

Lymphatic work can help restore balance, support the clearing of leftover inflammatory debris, and help downshift a system that has been in fight-or-flight for far too long.


So:



 

No, MLD cannot remove a true toxin.

Yes, it can support your body while you’re clearing it.



 

And yes, it can be incredibly helpful once the toxin is gone and your system is ready to re-regulate. 
I hope this is helpful. There is so much misinformation out there about this stuff. This is a rough situation, you feel it everyday. Don’t let people take advantage and sell you stuff that’s not going to yield true results.
A sauna is not going to rid your body of true toxins – neither is a rebounder or a shake plate, or a series
of lymphatic massages. 

 

In case you can’t already tell, I genuinely have a soft spot for this particular patient population and I’m super passionate about finding people appropriate care.  Give us a call and we can help you make a plan for your specific needs… even if that’s not starting out on our table.

With so much love,

Jess

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Life Is Inherently Stressful

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Life Is Inherently Stressful

Here are a few personal stress relief tips to keep you cool as a cucumber, even in the most chaotic of times.

Life Is Inherently Stressful

Hello Lymphies,

Are you guys doing okay out there?? I can tell you from a personal standpoint, March has been Up, Down, All around – Good stuff really. Personal growth, physical movement, new opportunities—but if I’m being honest, it’s also stretched me thinner than I like to admit. I’ve caught myself thinking, why do I feel this sense of overwhelm and anxiety when everything in my personal existence is actually… kind of amazing?

 

We tend to think stress is reserved for hard times. The obvious challenges, the things going wrong. But your body actually doesn’t make that distinction. Your nervous system doesn’t label experiences as “good” or “bad”—it just registers load. And even the most beautiful, expansive, exciting times of life still register as stress.

 

And then there’s the layer we don’t always talk about.

 

The collective. The stress we feel and absorb from one another. I don’t claim to be an Empath, but I can certainly feel the tension building amongst humanity and within the planet itself these days. Things feel… a little unpredictable… like pressure is building that desperately needs a release. Whether we realize it or not, we’re constantly taking that in—through conversations, through our phones, traffic patterns, through the background noise of everything happening around us. Even when things in our immediate world are okay—when you’re safe, your family is okay, your work is good—your body can still be carrying that broader sense of tension.

 

Lately, it’s felt a little harder to fully relax and for some reason, I feel like it’s more important than ever to stay calm, focused, and present. So instead of pushing through the chaos, I’ve been intentionally coming back to a few things that help me regulate and soften that edge. Not complicated routines or big overhauls—just small ways to bring my body back to baseline.

COGNITIVE SHUFFLING

One of my absolute, favorite, life-changing tricks for sleep is called “Cognitive Shuffling”. Google it!! It’s rare for me, but I sometimes fall victim to the dreaded 3:30am cortisol spike where I wake up like clockwork at 3:30 and then falling back to sleep is impossible because your mind just goes to all of the worst things. Historically, in these moments, I would try to practice gratitude, but sometimes your subconscious has other things to talk to you about that can’t seem to wait for some reason.

 

So instead, I’ve started practicing Cognitive Shuffling to fall back asleep. I’m here to say – this works!  I’ll try to describe as best I can but here’s a link if you want to read this more eloquent explanation:

 

https://www.calm.com/blog/cognitive-shuffling

 

Start by picking any letter of the alphabet and then visualize an object that begins with that letter. Hold the image in your mind for about 8-15 seconds before moving on to the next object that starts with that letter.
Let’s start with “L” for example: Lion, Lemon, Library, etc. Once you’ve run out of “L-words”, move on to another random letter: “R” : River, Rainbow, Racketball. The whole point is for these things to be random.
I swear this knocks me out in less than 5 min.

 

What’s happening here is that you’re gently occupying the part of the brain that wants to plan and problem-solve, by giving it something neutral and low-stakes to focus on, it interrupts that mental loop without stimulating your mind further. It’s less about forcing your brain to turn off and more about giving it somewhere softer to land. This is also mimicking how our brains wind down as we fall asleep.. Our thoughts become more scattered and random allowing us to gently drift off. Give this a try instead of reaching for the phone at 4am. You’ll thank me later!

DOLPHIN NEUROSTIM

In the clinic, we can help this shift happen with vagus nerve stimulation using the Dolphin Neurostim. The vagus nerve plays a central role in your parasympathetic nervous system, the part responsible for rest, digestion, and healing, and when it’s gently stimulated, the body responds quickly. Heart rate slows, breathing deepens, and that underlying tension begins to fade. It’s one of the clearest reminders that the body isn’t broken or stuck; it just needs the right signal to shift out of that constant state of alert.

 

Every chance I get, I use the Vagus Nerve stimulator and I swear I can feel it working in real-time. While I strongly believe most everyone can benefit from this, it’s especially important for those who are healing or experiencing general anxiety.

 

We will very often start our sessions by hooking our clients up to the Dolphin and then do our Manual Lymphatic Drainage while it’s cooking. MLD and the Vagus Nerve Stimulator is such a beautiful, easy combination. Once the Dolphin has run its course (20 min), we end that treatment by applying OSEA Vagus Nerve oil to the ears and neck. Chefs kiss!

TAKE A HIKE!

Okay, it doesn’t actually have to be a hike :) But even a short walk can have an incredibly powerful and regulatory effect on stress AND lymphatic function. The rhythm and left-to-right “cross crawl” of walking helps regulate the nervous system while also supporting lymphatic flow. The cross crawl (left brain – right brain, back & forth) is not unlike the concept of EMDR and hypnosis. It’s a brain scramble, setting you back to baseline.

 

The effects that walking has on your lymphatic system can not be over stated.

 

The body is designed so beautifully. Our lymph nodes hide deep in the nooks and crannies of the body. Deep in our abdomen surrounding our precious organs, behind the ankles and knees, at the inguinal crease, all along our spinal column and then of course in our neck and armpits. Basically anywhere a joint flexes (when you walk ;) you have lymph nodes that get massaged and stimulated. We swing our arms and this pumps our axillary nodes. We flex our hips when we walk and that massages the lymph nodes deep in our groin. Furthermore, the muscle contractions that take place during walking pushes fluid from the tissue space into the lymphatic system.

 

It’s truly one of the easiest, most accessible things you can do to support lymphatic flow. Every step helps move fluid, reduce inflammation, and keep things from stagnating. It’s simple, but it’s doing far more than we tend to give it credit for.

LEGS UP THE WALL:

I’ll take any excuse to lay down during the day, and if I can do it with the added benefit of increased circulation accompanied by deep relaxation – to me it’s a no-brainer. This is truly one of my favorite ways to reset whenever I have 10-30 min.

Getting in this position can be tricky for some. The idea is to lay on the floor and scoot your booty as close to the wall as you can. Then you just lay there with your legs extended up the wall for some gravity-assisted circulation.. I do this either until I have to pee, or until I can really feel it working (usually takes about 15-20 min… it’ll be a noticeable and difficult to explain sensation but you’ll know when it happens).

 

Elevating the legs supports venous return and lymphatic drainage, especially in the lower body where fluid tends to collect, but what I notice most is how quickly it shifts my nervous system. It creates a moment where the body can downregulate and where everything starts to feel a little less urgent. Sometimes just breaking the cycle of constantly “doing” is enough to make you realize that there are very few things that desperately need attention right now. Take time to stop. Take time to be bored. Take time to have no input and just be.

AND OF COURSE, BREATH WORK

I’ve also been layering in breathwork (specifically box breathing, or 4-7-8 breathing) and this might be one of the most accessible tools we have, especially when the stress you’re feeling isn’t coming from something you can fix or solve. Both patterns slow the breath in a way that directly communicates safety to the nervous system. With box breathing, you inhale for five counts, hold for five, exhale for five, and hold again for five before repeating. This slows your breathing rate down to just 3 breaths a minute which will immediately chill you out.

 

With 4-7-8 breathing, you inhale for four, hold for seven, and slowly exhale for eight. That extended exhale is key. It, again, stimulates the vagus nerve, shifting the body into a parasympathetic state where heart rate slows, blood pressure lowers, and muscle tension begins to release. At the same time, deep diaphragmatic breathing creates a subtle internal pressure change that supports lymphatic movement, almost like an internal pump assisting fluid flow through the thoracic duct. It’s one of the few tools that simultaneously calms the mind and supports the physical mechanics of the body.

 

Because the truth is, we can’t always control what’s happening around us. We can’t quiet the world or slow everything down. But we can choose to give our body different signals.

 

My favorite thing about these tips is that none of this is complicated or requires much effort – and that’s exactly the point. When life gets full, even when it’s full of good things, even when the stress isn’t fully “yours”, it’s not about adding more. It’s about creating small moments where your system can soften, reset, and remember that you are safe.

 

I’ve been trying to remind myself that I don’t have to wait until I’m overwhelmed to take care of myself. I don’t have to earn rest. And I don’t have to be in crisis for my body to deserve support Sometimes your body just needs a little help finding that reset, and that’s exactly what we’re here for.

ONE FOR THE ROAD

And on a total side note, I want to offer you one last tip that has profoundly changed my life. This is not related to de-stressing. It’s quite the opposite really. This is more about redirecting energy. This second class I ever taught was at the Texas State AMTA Convention. There were almost 60 students in that class and I had never done any form of public speaking or formal training in my life. Someone told me to “Turn your Nerves into Excitement!!” – read that again and try to visualize what that looks like. That was truly some of the coolest advice I’ve ever gotten and I use it ALL the time. It works for everything. Cause there are times where we are righteously anxious. But if you can channel that anxiety and flip-the-script, and turn it towards excitement, or passion, or something similar but positive on the emotional scale, it can redirect that nervous feeling and turn it into your most powerful ally.

I love you all – so much.

 

Stressy Jessy

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Permission to Pause

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Hello Lymphies!

I find myself saying this every year, but can you believe it’s already February? January always feels like a false start to me. We roll straight from Thanksgiving into the holidays, Christmas, and New Year’s, and before that energy even settles, I’m celebrating an early January birthday. Then we jump right into Carnival, Mardi Gras, and festival season, which this year carries us all the way through February 17th — the start of Chinese New Year. The Year of the Horse, baby! And honestly, February is such a short month that it always feels like I’m scrambling to keep up when suddenly it’s already March.

And the calendar just keeps stacking itself. Chinese New Year wraps up on the full moon of March 3rd, which also happens to be Nyepi Day in Bali — a beautiful day of silence, stillness, and reflection. Just a couple
of weeks later we hit St. Patrick’s Day and Holi on the same day, then it’s Spring Equinox before you can even catch your breath.

One celebration, one transition, one energetic shift right after another. It truly feels like it doesn’t stop.

And that’s really my point — the calendar doesn’t stop. It’s always going to be something. There’s never going
to be a perfect or quiet time to rest, reset, or change habits. If you wait for life to slow down first, you’ll be waiting forever. The only way it happens is if you decide to prioritize yourself and literally put YOU on the calendar. Write it in red Sharpie. Protect it the way you protect everything else.

Last year, for example, I really wanted to establish a consistent fasting practice. I had the intention, I had the knowledge, and I even had some successful fasts along the way. But here we are, and 2025 has already flown by and I’m no closer to a consistent fasting routine. Because it wasn’t routine. It wasn’t scheduled. It wasn’t part of my rhythm. The truth is, anything that truly supports your health requires space — and space doesn’t magically appear. You have to demand it.

I wanted to write this as a gentle nudge. Permission to prioritize YOU. It’s always going to be someone’s birthday, a family gathering, a girls’ trip, or another celebration. And those things matter — enjoy them fully.
Eat, drink, laugh, and be merry. But it’s just as important to balance all of that movement with stillness.
To unplug. To practice quiet. To consume less and reconnect with the small, grounding moments that get lost
in the day-to-day chaos.

Permission to sit with nature. To feel sunlight on your skin. To drink enough water. To breathe fresh air.
To remember who you are beneath the schedules and responsibilities.

You are stardust — literally. Every cell in your body is part of an endless cycle that’s deeply connected to the universe. That truth is easy to forget when we’re rushing to appointments or checking notifications, until the body stops performing on command and reminds us how precious this time, and this body, really is.

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about love, but so often it turns into another obligation. Another expectation. Another thing to show up for while ignoring the very body that carries you through all of it. Real self-love is listening when your body is tired, inflamed, overwhelmed, or asking you to slow down. It’s choosing rest when the culture tells you to keep going. It’s tending to your nervous system, not just your relationships.

We see this every single day in the office. Our calendar stays busy because people are exhausted. Overstimulated. Inflamed. Carrying more than they realize. The lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump of its own — it relies on movement, breath, and intentional support. When life stays busy and the nervous system never fully settles, the body holds on. Swelling, fatigue, brain fog, compromised immunity — these aren’t random. They’re signals.

So maybe this Valentine’s Day looks a little different. Maybe it’s less about reservations and more about restoration. Less about proving love and more about practicing it. Remember, Love is a verb. It’s something you DO. It requires action, intention and follow through. February is a reminder to love the people in your life, yes — but don’t forget to shine some of that love inward. Give yourself permission to pause. To take care. To receive.

All I’m saying is that if you don’t demand the time, there will be none left. The calendar won’t stop —
but you can.

We are here to support you whenever you’re ready.

With so much Love,

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We Got a Facelift & We’re Feeling More Grounded than Ever

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Happy New Year, Lymphies!

Last year was transformational in more ways than I can count. My husband and I sold almost everything we owned, packed up, and hit the road Jan 1, 2025. Eleven U.S. states, two Canadian provinces, and two regions of Mexico later, we somehow found ourselves living in Southern Baja — and running the Lymphatic business from thousands of miles away. It was exhilarating and humbling all at once. I worked harder and played harder than I thought possible. I hiked the most stunning and difficult trail of my life, made new friends, reconnected with old ones, and checked off a few bucket list adventures. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, I found myself happier, healthier, and more grounded than I’d been in years. For the first time in a long while, I had real space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect not only with my own body, but with the work I love so deeply. I received lymphatic treatments all over the country, learned new perspectives, and rediscovered why I fell in love with the lymphatic system in the first place.

At the same time, something beautiful was happening back home.

The practice had found its rhythm. We have a dream team of dedicated therapists, Liz keeps everything running smoothly as our Client Care Coordinator, our systems are strong, and our client community is loyal and engaged. For the first time in years, the business felt less like pushing uphill and more like flowing. But if I’m honest, there was one area where we were truly behind — our online presence. Our website no longer reflected who we are or what we offer. I wanted our digital home to feel the way our clinic feels: warm, calming, and deeply connected to nature. I wanted someone who had never heard of the lymphatic system to land on our site and immediately understand what it is, why it matters, and how lymphatic drainage can support overall health and wellness. That meant it was time for a facelift — not just visually, but conceptually — and that decision sent me straight back to nature for inspiration.

During my time in Baja, I began taking freediving classes. Most of freediving isn’t diving at all — it’s floating, breathing, waiting, and letting go. One afternoon, I was face-down in the sea, staring into what felt like endless blue, allowing the current to move me wherever it wished. There was no effort and no direction, just the sensation of being held. Then something shifted. I melted into the ocean and felt completely at ONE with the water, the planet, the sky — everything. It was Flow in its purest form. On land, everything feels separate: my desk, my teacup, my computer, each with clear edges and boundaries. But in the water, that separation dissolves. The ocean doesn’t just surround you, it holds you and moves you, and you stop being something in the system and start remembering that you are part of the system itself. Floating there, it became suddenly and beautifully clear: our bodies are oceans too. We have tides and rhythms, we swell and recede, and we respond to breath, movement, and pressure.

The lymphatic system behaves exactly like water. It moves in gentle waves, responding to softness, space, and ease. When resistance lowers, flow returns.

Once I saw this, I started noticing the same pattern everywhere. Nature isn’t chaotic, and it isn’t decorative simply to be beautiful, though it certainly is. Nature is organized and follows simple physical rules, and from those rules, elegant systems emerge. One of the most fundamental is that fluid always moves toward lower pressure. Over time, small channels widen, efficient pathways strengthen, and flow organizes itself naturally. You can see this in the veins of a leaf, where tiny vessels branch outward and collect inward, feeding larger veins. You see it in tree roots spreading fine hairs to gather nutrients and funnel them back toward thicker roots. You see it in rivers merging from streams to creeks to wide channels that empty into the sea. Even lightning branches through the air along paths of least resistance, forming unmistakable tree-like shapes. And then there is the lymphatic system, beginning with tiny vessels in the tissues, collecting fluid and waste, feeding into larger channels, and draining toward major lymphatic trunks, always guided by pressure gradients and resistance.
This isn’t a metaphor — it’s a mirror!

This Realization Became the Heart of our New Branding.

The leaves throughout our website are not decoration. They’re visual reminders of the branching flow pattern shared by plants, rivers, and the lymphatic system itself. The organic textures and subtle graphics are quiet cues saying, “This is how your body works.” When you see leaves and branching lines in our digital space, they’re gentle reminders that your body already knows how to flow. Our work is simply to clear the pathways, lower resistance, and support the system in doing what it was designed to do.

As all of this unfolded, our work began expanding in new directions.

We’re no longer just a clinic. We’re growing into new cities, creating an educational presence, a storytelling space, a professional training hub, and a broader community for clients, therapists, and practitioners who believe in raising the standard of lymphatic care together. Because of that evolution, you’ll start seeing a new name in our online world: Lymphatic Collective. Austin Lymphatic remains our clinical home, while Lymphatic Collective represents the larger ecosystem growing around it. In the coming months, we’ll be rolling out a more active social media presence (@lymphaticcollective), educational content about the lymphatic system,  behind-the-scenes clinic life, announcements for upcoming Integrative Lymphatic Therapy training programs, and yes, a new location in Houston.

It’s all part of the same natural growth pattern — small channels becoming larger ones — expanding reach while staying rooted in the same core philosophy.

So here we are: a refreshed website, a new visual language, a deeper connection to nature’s design, and a growing collective shaping the future of lymphatic care. Thank you for being part of this journey, whether you’ve been with us for years or just found us recently. I’m more excited than ever about what’s ahead, and I’m so grateful we get to grow it together.

With so much Love & Gratitude,

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New Year, Same Old Health Fads

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Your Flow is a Year-Round Thing

Every year, right around late December, the entire health industry wakes up like, “This is our moment!”
Gyms start slinging memberships like miracle cures, supplement ads get extra shiny, and suddenly every
brand claims to hold the key to the “body you’ve always wanted”… by February.

And listen, I get it. The New Year feels like a reset button. There’s something almost primal about wanting to reinvent yourself when the calendar flips. But what drives me nuts isn’t the desire for change — it’s the marketing that tells you change should be fast, dramatic, effortless, and somehow fully achieved by
Spring Break.

“Buy this gym membership and get the body you’ve always wanted!”

No. You might buy the gym membership, but you don’t buy the body. The body is earned in the boring, unsexy months that Instagram forgets to post about. The body shows up when you show up — again and again.

That’s the philosophy at Austin Lymphatic. Our focus isn’t on hype. It isn’t on trends. It definitely isn’t on selling anyone a false finish line like, “Detox until you’re snatched for Valentine’s Day!” . Our focus has always been your flow — your lymphatics, your fascia, your nervous system, your healing capacity — the quiet systems in the body that don’t scream for attention.

And the truth? These systems don’t care what month it is.
They want rhythm, consistency, return visits, and something resembling a long-term relationship.

Why one lymphatic session is never the whole story

Here’s an analogy I use more than I’d like to admit:

Getting one MLD session when you feel extra puffy is like straightening up your house – making the bed and fluffing the pillows.. but I wouldn’t say your house is clean.  Doing a second MLD session would be like vacuuming, mopping the floors and disinfecting the counter tops. Then that 3rd MLD session would be like doing a deep clean of all the drawers, and hitting the base boards. And as you can imagine, when you do a true deep clean of your house, it takes several months for the build up to happen again.. it’s the same with your body!

Lymphatic results are cumulative. They stack. They build on themselves. One session can absolutely feel amazing, but the real magic starts when you commit to a series and you truly clean your cellular environment. With fewer inflammatory agents in the tissue space, you may find you have more energy, less brain fog, less puff, your joints may feel better or you might notice better digestion and a stronger immune system.  

Our favorite clinical rhythm for real results is:
3 sessions within a 2-week period, 4x a year (in general)

Done once per quarter, this rhythm can actually work wonders!!

Again, once a month sounds lovely and it’s super easy to commit (and sell) a once a month protocol.
But I find that doing these sessions stacked 3 together 4X a year is much more effective.  Doing one and
then waiting a whole month allows those inflammatory agents to build back up much quicker.
I know it’s a heavier commitment to do them in this stacked way but it’s totally worth it. 

The reason we even offer packages now

For years, we have not offered packages at all. And I still stand by that decision: the minute packages become about pressure, harassment, or one-size-fits-all outcomes, I’m out.

This is for the clients who already get it. 

So for 2 weeks only, we’re rolling out something rare for us — not as a gimmick or a fake finish line, but as a structure for success.

We’re offering:


3-for-$399 Starter Package

A way to stack your first three sessions and actually feel the difference without committing to something massive out of the gate.


12-Pack for 15% Off

For our long-time lymphies who know they’re in it for the long haul and want to plan seasonal resets throughout the year.

Because that’s the thing — actual health goals require consistency. They are year-long investments.
They are the check-ins and tune-ups that prevent breakdowns. 

Don’t let fad-health timelines write your body’s story

Your lymphatic system is not impressed by Dry January. Surgical swelling doesn’t magically vacate by swimsuit season. Lipedema pain doesn’t go away without consistent care, and inflammatory agents don’t stop accumulating just because you got a new supplement regimen.

Bodies are not trends. They are ecosystems. And ecosystems need caretakers, not sales pitches.

If you’re going to heal, “detox”, recover, reduce pain, or maintain mobility, then honestly — let’s do it right. Stack sessions. Build rhythm. Repeat the pattern. Make it seasonal. Make it consistent. Make it something your lymph can actually brag about at a cellular level.

If there’s one thing I have learned from this work — and honestly from life in general — it’s that transformation doesn’t live in a countdown clock or a seasonal slogan. It lives in patterns. In patience. In tiny decisions repeated long enough that your body stops resisting and starts trusting the process.


Whether you take advantage of this sale or not, my wish for you is the same: stay committed to yourself… It’s harder than it sounds. Don’t give your healing a deadline. Give it direction instead. Let your progress build slow and strong. Let your self-care be a rhythm, not a reaction. And let your results surprise you on some random Tuesday when you realize you feel different.

Thank you for being here, for listening to my rant about the state of the health industry. I truly do love getting to be part of your wellness story. It’s a privilege I don’t take lightly.

Happy New Year, Lymphies! 💛

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Lymphatic Drainage for Endometriosis Relief

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Living with Endometriosis: Real Talk on What It Feels Like—And What Might Help

I’ll never forget the first time I heard about endometriosis. For some reason, this memory really stuck with me. I was shopping for swimsuits at Barton Creek Mall, listening to a podcast. These women were going into great detail about endo, and I remember pausing mid-aisle, completely frozen. I couldn’t process everything I was hearing. I had so many questions.

How am I just now hearing about this?
Is this what that friend, and that friend, and that friend have been dealing with all along?

That moment changed how I think about women’s health – I immediately knew that these women were not given the option to explore supportive therapies like lymphatic drainage that aren’t talked about enough, just like new mamas (or women with endometriosis for that matter) are not encouraged to seek out Pelvic Floor Therapy. 

I couldn’t believe how common this condition was or how unbelievably debilitating it can be. I’ve watched so many of my friends suffer immeasurably, all while being told to suck it up. That’s just part of being a woman, right?

I didn’t try on a single swimsuit that day. I went home, started researching, and sent that podcast to several of my closest friends.

When Pain Is Dismissed

Personally, I’ve been incredibly lucky in that department—I don’t have endo. But I do suffer from something called mittelschmerz, which is clinically described as “mild” ovulation pain. But let me tell you, my friends, this shit hurts. It’s like an icepick to my ovary that leaves me doubled over for more than 24 hours, every single cycle. It’s not dangerous or a sign of disease (which is great), but that doesn’t mean it’s not debilitating.

What really gets me is that in all the years I’ve brought this up to doctors, not one has shown an ounce of compassion. No prescription-strength Tylenol, no tips, no tools. Just a head nod and a condescending, “Yeah, some people feel some mild discomfort during ovulation.”

It feels belittling. It feels like I’m not being heard. And that’s just one small slice of what people with endometriosis go through on a much bigger scale.

Unlike mittelschmerz, endometriosis doesn’t stick to a tidy 24-hour cycle. Flare-ups can happen anytime. Life becomes unpredictable:

  • Plans canceled at the last minute.
  • The heating pad that’s become part of your couch.
  • That little voice in your head whispering, “Is this pain normal?” even though deep down, you know it’s not.

Endometriosis is often underdiagnosed, not because it’s subtle (it’s not), but because people are so often told their pain is normal. Or that they’re just too sensitive. Or that they’re overreacting.

What Is Endometriosis and Why It’s Misunderstood

Let’s set the record straight.

Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus starts growing outside the uterus—on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, bladder, and even beyond the pelvic cavity.

Here’s the kicker: that tissue behaves like uterine lining. It thickens and sheds with each cycle… but it has nowhere to go. So it gets trapped in the body.

The result? Chronic inflammation. Scar tissue. Adhesions. Pain. And a whole lot of frustration.

Because this condition involves persistent inflammation and immune dysregulation, lymphatic drainage for endometriosis as a way to calm the inflammatory process and make symptoms less severe, less frequent, and more tolerable.

Common Symptoms of Endometriosis

These are just some of the common symptoms that lead people to seek pain relief, hormonal support, or complementary care options like lymphatic drainage for endometriosis.

  • Painful periods that knock you flat.
  • Pelvic pain at random times of the month.
  • Pain during or after sex.
  • Bloating (the “endo belly” that feels like you swallowed a balloon).
  • Digestive issues (often misdiagnosed as IBS).
  • Fatigue that sleep doesn’t touch.
  • Infertility or difficulty getting pregnant.

What Can You Do About It?

Exploring Treatment Options and Natural Relief

Most people with endo go through a long, winding maze of treatments: birth control, IUDs, laparoscopic surgery, hormone therapy, pain meds, elimination diets, acupuncture, hot baths, supplements, physical therapy, bodywork—you name it.

It becomes a journey of trial and error. What works for one person may not work for another. And what works this year might not work next. Endo isn’t just a hormone issue. It’s an inflammatory and immune issue. And one system that rarely gets mentioned, but is deeply involved in both inflammation and healing, is the lymphatic system.

That’s why many people are starting to consider lymphatic drainage for endometriosis, because it works with your body’s detox and immune functions, not against them.

What Is the Lymphatic System, and Why Does It Matter for Endometriosis

Wait… the Lymphatic What?

The lymphatic system is your body’s drainage and detox network. It moves fluid, clears out waste, and helps regulate the immune system.

When chronic inflammation is present (like with endo), the lymph system can get sluggish. Fluid builds up. Swelling lingers. The body starts to feel congested—not just in the pelvis, but everywhere.

That’s where lymphatic drainage comes in.

What Manual Lymphatic Drainage Feels Like—And What It Can Do

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is not a typical massage. It’s gentle, rhythmic, and specifically designed to mimic the body’s natural lymphatic absorption. That stimulation helps your body process and eliminate excess fluid and inflammatory byproducts more efficiently, creating a healthier cellular environment.

Clients with endo often tell us things like:

  • “I didn’t realize how bloated I was until it went away.”
  • “My period was actually manageable this month.”
  • “That low-grade pain that’s always there finally let up.”

Sometimes, the biggest shift is emotional, just having someone finally listen and care, instead of trying to fix you.

If you’re preparing for surgery for your endometriosis, lymphatic drainage can be a powerful pre- and post-op support. Before surgery, it can help reduce inflammation so your tissue is more receptive to healing. After surgery, it helps manage swelling, improve comfort, and may reduce the risk of adhesions.

When Should You Book a Session?

Best Time to Try Lymphatic Drainage for Endometriosis Symptoms

We’ve found that the sweet spot for MLD is about 7 to 2 days before your cycle starts, right when inflammation tends to ramp up. A gentle lymphatic reset before your period can help your body stay a few steps ahead.

Some people also benefit from sessions during ovulation, especially if that’s when they notice bloating, cramping, or fatigue.

Everyone’s cycle is different, so it’s really about tuning in. We can help you track your symptoms and find the right rhythm for you.

Living with Endometriosis and Finding Relief

Endometriosis can feel like a full-time job. It takes up space in your schedule, your relationships, and your mental health. Some days it feels like your body is working against you.

If you’re tired of chasing answers or just want something that feels nourishing and restorative…
Lymphatic work might be worth a try. Call our office at (512) 751-8146 or click here to book an appointment

It’s not going to solve everything. But it might give you some of your peace back. And when you’ve been hurting for a long time, that’s no small thing.

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Why We’re Loving the Dolphin Microcurrent and Vagus Nerve Stimulator

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At our office, we’re always on the lookout for ways to help you heal better, feel better, and stay better. And lately, we’ve been using a new piece of equipment that’s been a total game-changer for our clients — the Dolphin Microcurrent and Vagus Nerve Stimulator.

I wanted to take a few minutes to tell you why we’re so excited about it, and why it’s made such a difference in the work we do.

How the Dolphin Microcurrent Helps Reset Your Body’s Natural Healing State

For years, we’ve seen just how much lymphatic drainage can help after surgery. Pain goes down. Swelling goes down. People feel lighter and more comfortable in their bodies — it’s incredible to watch. But, time and time again, we noticed something frustrating: after a few days, the swelling would start creeping back in. Not as bad as before, but enough to make it feel like we were taking two steps forward and one step back.

It’s not that the lymphatic work wasn’t working — it absolutely was. But it felt like there was a missing piece.

It turns out, there was. And honestly, the science behind it is so cool. When your tissue is healthy and happy, it holds a slight negative electrical charge. But when trauma happens — like during surgery — the charge flips to positive. That positive charge is your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s wrong, we need to heal!” The problem is, the body doesn’t always realize when the danger has passed. That positive charge can linger for months, sometimes even years, quietly calling for swelling and protection long after it’s needed.

The Power of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Stress Relief and Recovery

That’s where the Dolphin comes in.

This little device uses a super gentle microcurrent to help reset the tissue’s charge back to its natural negative state. And when that happens, everything calms down. The swelling softens. The tissue stops “calling for backup.” The body finally moves out of the “danger zone” and into real, lasting healing. It’s been amazing to see the difference this makes. Our clients’ results are holding longer, their swelling is staying down between sessions, and the healing process feels so much smoother overall.

And it’s not just for fresh surgical sites — it’s also incredible for scar tissue.

Why the Dolphin Microcurrent is Safe and Effective for Scar Tissue Care

We’ve always been cautious about how we approach old scars. People often ask if we use ultrasound therapy, and the answer has always been no — and for good reason. While ultrasound can be effective, it works by heating up tissues, and that carries real risks. In fact, ultrasound injuries are one of the top causes of medical lawsuits because it’s so easy to accidentally burn the underlying tissue. That’s not a gamble we’re willing to take with your health.

The Dolphin, on the other hand, is completely safe. No heat, no pain, no side effects. Most people don’t even feel it — it’s that gentle. Over a handful of sessions, it helps break up and soften scar tissue, making it more flexible, more functional, and often much less visible. It’s truly one of the most exciting things we’ve added to our scar care toolkit.

Understanding the Science Behind the Microcurrent and Stimulation Therapy

And then… there’s the vagus nerve stimulation — which honestly deserves its own standing ovation.

The vagus nerve is like the body’s master switch for relaxation. It helps turn off “fight or flight” mode and turn on “rest and heal” mode — exactly what we want when you’re recovering, whether from surgery, stress, or just the wear and tear of life. When we stimulate the vagus nerve with the Dolphin, it helps reset your entire nervous system. It’s like a deep, invisible exhale for your body — and you can feel the difference. Clients often tell us they leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded, even if they didn’t realize how stressed their system was before.

Real Results: How Clients Are Benefiting from this Technology

I honestly believe everyone could benefit from vagus nerve work — not just after surgery, but just for living in this crazy world. It’s that powerful.

Is the Dolphin Microcurrent Right for You? Learn More About Its Healing Potential

All that to say: we’re in love.
The Dolphin has been one of the best additions we’ve made to the practice, and we’re so excited to be able to offer this kind of support to you. Whether you’re fresh off the surgical table, dealing with old scars, or just need a little extra nervous system love, this tiny device can make a big impact.

If you’re curious, or you think this might be something you’d like to add to your sessions, just ask us. We’d be so happy to tell you more and help you experience the difference for yourself.

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Why More Massage Therapists Are Making the Switch to Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

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Why Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Helps When Traditional Massage Isn’t Enough

Over the past few years, a quiet but powerful shift has been happening in the massage therapy world. More and more massage therapists are transitioning into lymphatic drainage therapy, and it’s not hard to see why. As both therapists and clients start to understand just how vital the lymphatic system is to overall health and wellness, the demand for skilled Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) work is exploding.

For decades, massage therapists have been trusted guides on the healing journey—helping people ease their pain, release tension, and reconnect with their bodies. But for clients who had been getting regular deep tissue or Swedish massages for years, the results could sometimes plateau. That’s where lymphatic drainage changes the game. When MLD is introduced, the results can be stunning. Suddenly, clients who have been chasing chronic inflammation, puffiness, or stubborn pain for years start seeing real, lasting transformation.

Why the Lymphatic System Is Key to Better Health

The reason is simple: the lymphatic system plays an absolutely essential role in clearing out waste, managing inflammation, and regulating immune health. When this system gets the gentle support it needs through targeted lymphatic work, the body can heal and balance itself in ways that traditional bodywork alone sometimes can’t achieve. We’ve seen firsthand how dramatically lives can change when lymphatic health is prioritized—everything from better energy, reduced swelling, quicker post-surgical recovery, to an overall feeling of lightness and vitality.

How Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Supports Massage Therapists, Too

But it’s not just the clients who are winning here. Therapists are too. If you’ve ever worked in massage, you know how hard deep tissue work can be on your body. Most therapists can only sustain a few heavy sessions a day before fatigue and repetitive strain start to catch up. Burnout is sadly all too common in this profession—many gifted therapists are forced to leave a career they love simply because their bodies can’t take the wear and tear anymore.

That’s one of the beautiful things about lymphatic drainage: it’s an incredibly gentle, intentional technique. Sessions are slower, softer, and require much less physical exertion, making it a sustainable path for therapists who want to keep working long-term without sacrificing their own health. It’s work that is deeply therapeutic, but also deeply kind to the practitioner’s own body. You’re still making a profound impact—you’re just doing it in a way that supports you too.

Why Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Is in Higher Demand Than Ever

And let’s not forget: the world is waking up. Consumers are now asking specifically for lymphatic drainage because they’re hearing about its benefits online, from doctors, and even through social media wellness circles. Word is out that MLD isn’t just a spa luxury—it’s a legitimate health intervention.

I even had a conversation recently with a fellow massage therapist who owns a large practice here in Austin. She shared with me how challenging it’s been because her clinic doesn’t offer lymphatic services—and now, more and more of her clients are requesting it. People want this work. They’re looking for therapists who can offer it.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: A Path Forward for Clients and Practitioners

In short, lymphatic drainage isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming an essential part of holistic health care. It’s where the field of bodywork is naturally evolving: toward something more sustainable, more effective, and more attuned to the body’s real needs.

If you’re a therapist who’s been feeling the strain—or even if you’re just curious about ways to deepen the results you can offer your clients—learning MLD might just be the most rewarding step you can take. It’s a beautiful, gentle art that supports healing on every level—yours included.

We’re Hiring at Austin Lymphatic! 

Looking for a meaningful career in a supportive,
specialty clinic? We’re growing our team!
Shoot me an email at jess@austinlymphatic.com with your resume and a
quick note about yourself or give us a shout: 512.751.8146. We can’t wait to meet you

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To the Mothers (and Those Who Mother): You Deserve Care, Too

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I’ve found myself reflecting on the incredible women I’m lucky enough to know. Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with one of my oldest friends and her two little ones. Her whole world revolves around those kids—all day, every day. We rode scooters, blew bubbles, dug in the garden, danced after dinner, and read bedtime stories. It was precious.

But as sweet as those moments were, it was impossible to ignore how much she gives of herself—how little time she has to rest, to breathe, to be. Between raising two little humans and excelling in her career, her personal sacrifices are constant, invisible, and immeasurable.

My own experience as a “mother” looks a little different, but it’s been just as profound. Emily and Noah came into my life when they were already 6 and 9. I didn’t change diapers, I didn’t miss out on sleep, and I didn’t have to put my body through the physical transformation of pregnancy. I totally cheated! But becoming their stepmom is the greatest honor of my life. No matter how you become a mother—whether through birth, adoption, marriage, or simply by showing up—what we pour into others is something sacred.

On a more personal note, I’d like to share a story about my own mom, because I think it speaks volumes about the resilience so many women carry. When I was about 8 years old, my sweet, vibrant, adventurous mother was in a terrible car accident while on vacation away from me and my brother. She was in ICU in another state for what felt like weeks. When she finally came home in a wheelchair, bruised and broken—nose shattered, shoulder in a cast, ribs cracked—I knew things had changed. But what happened next still astonishes me.

She went straight to bed that first night home. And the very next day, she took us to see Paul McCartney in San Antonio. The week after that, she was back to driving me to gymnastics and my brother to guitar lessons like nothing had happened. She didn’t do physical therapy. She didn’t get massages or any sort of help to support her nervous system in recovering from what was a massive trauma.

She just… kept going.

More than 35 years later, she still lives with chronic pain and carries the weight of that accident in her nervous system. It breaks my heart that I can’t take it away. That she never felt she could pause long enough to truly heal. She prioritized us, her children, over herself—like so many women do. But if I could go back, I would gently take her by the hand and say, please, stop. Take the time to recover. You deserve to live without pain.

This story is not unique. So many women do exactly what she did. They muscle through. They minimize their own needs. And their bodies carry the cost for years to come.

That’s why I’m so passionate about creating space for women to heal—really heal.

About six years ago, a close friend casually—and with way too much embarrassment—told me she couldn’t go for a run because ever since having her son (eleven years ago!), she’d leak if she ran, jumped, or even laughed too hard. ELEVEN years. She had never sought help because she didn’t even realize help existed.

That floored me. How had I, a seasoned massage therapist, never been educated about pelvic floor therapy? Why isn’t this standard care after childbirth? The more I dug, the more frustrated I became. People are sent home after giving birth with instructions not to lift anything heavier than the baby, and… that’s it. No guidance. No care plan. No support for the body that just did the most miraculous, strenuous, and transformative thing it will ever do.

It’s no wonder so many women experience ongoing pain, dysfunction, and disconnection from their bodies. The postpartum period is not just about surviving—it should be about healing. And we can do so much better.

At Austin Lymphatic, we’re deeply committed to supporting women at every stage of the journey—whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, newly postpartum, or raising teens and just now getting around to caring for yourself. We often see women with 6- or 9-year-olds who are finally seeking help for unresolved issues from their C-sections or traumatic births. While we wish we could intervene earlier, we love working on these longer-term challenges. There is always room to heal.

Swelling during pregnancy is common, especially as hormones shift and the growing baby puts pressure on the lymphatic system. Many women also experience pelvic floor dysfunction—back pain, leakage, painful sex, constipation—the list goes on. These aren’t just “part of being a mom.” They’re treatable. And the care is often life-changing.

We want to normalize talking about these issues. You’re not alone. Your pain is not imagined. And your healing matters.

One topic I also want to address—because transparency is everything—is why we typically wait until the second trimester to begin lymphatic massage during pregnancy. Lymphatic work is safe during pregnancy, but we choose to delay sessions during the first trimester out of an abundance of caution. Miscarriages are heartbreakingly common—about 1 in 5 known pregnancies—and while there is no evidence that lymphatic massage causes or contributes to this, we never want to add even a hint of guilt or confusion to such a sensitive experience.

If you’ve experienced pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone. You are not broken. And there is no shame in your grief. We see you. We hold space for you.

At Austin Lymphatic, we’re here to support women through every season of motherhood and healing.

If you’ve experienced swelling, pain, or pelvic floor concerns, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep pushing through.

We offer both Pelvic Floor Therapy and Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Lymphatic sessions to help your body feel supported, cared for, and ready to heal, wherever you are on your journey.

Learn more or book a session today

Your healing is not a luxury—it’s essential.

So, to all the mothers and mothering hearts out there—thank you. You deserve support. You deserve rest. You deserve to feel good in your body again.

With so much love and endless appreciation,
Jess

Note: We recognize that not everyone who experiences pregnancy, birth, or pelvic health challenges identifies as a woman or mother. At times, we use language like “women” or “mothers” for ease of communication, but we deeply value and welcome all gender identities and family structures. Our care is inclusive, affirming, and rooted in respect for every body and every story. If you have language preferences or specific needs, we’re here to support you with respect and compassion. 

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