Kind Body Wellness

A review of the Bioflect Bioactive far infrared compression leggings from compressionguru.com

First, if you’ve been in my office, you know I recommend that site often for affordable compression when insurance won’t pay.

Second, I love these leggings, while they may not be medical grade compression (at least they don’t advertise that they are) they are great if you deal with lipedema or just mild tiredness at the end of the day. They are comfortable and only a mild struggle to put on, but those are you that wear compression daily we know the struggle is real. I would not recommend these for lymphedema, but they are a great prophylactic if you are being monitored or at a higher risk. They are nice for just all around every day where for healthy bodies and lipedema that does not involve lymphedema.

I ❤️ learning and when it come to our bodies there is ALWAYS new things to learn about.
This webinar is free and I think is open to the public, so check it out with me this morning at 10am

Today is chip foam swell spot making day in between sessions it seems!

These might look odd but they can make a HUGE difference when you are dealing with fibrosis, the irregular pattern of foam helps to break up fibrotic tissue gently and without pain!

If you have a stubborn spot after surgery come see me- lets get you set up to actually heal.

Update from Jenny:

🎓 I’m officially a Certified Lymphedema Therapist! 🎓

I’m so excited to share that I have officially completed my certification as a Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)! 🎉

The 60-hour, 7-day hands-on portion of my training was the final piece of completing 135 hours of education and training in lymphedema management.

I was already a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapist and have been practicing MLD for the past few years, but I wanted to take my understanding even further.

And the truth is… this education wasn’t required of me.

I just genuinely love learning.

I believe that if I want to serve my community to the best of my ability, I have a responsibility to continue investing my time, energy and money into education so that I can build the knowledge base necessary to provide compassionate, caring and comprehensive care — and to make appropriate recommendations when someone needs a different level of care.

Massage therapy taught me something that has stayed with me throughout my career:

We cannot treat just one part of the body.

We are complex humans. Everything is connected.

Our physical health, emotional wellbeing, experiences, stress, environment and relationships can all affect how we feel and function. Sometimes people don’t just need a technique or a treatment — they need someone to see them, listen to them and make them feel heard. They need connection. They need compassion. They need someone willing to hold space for them while they navigate what their body is going through.

That is the kind of therapist I want to be.

Where I can be especially helpful is after the intensive phase with lymphedema treatment— particularly for those who have completed their clinical treatment or have exhausted their insurance benefits for the calendar year.

I can help continue the groundwork that your physical or occupational therapist has established by providing maintenance support, helping assess how your garments are fitting, supporting your home management routine and helping you recognize when it may be time to return to your medical or rehabilitation team.

This education deepened all of my knowledge, resources and understanding for all the cancer surgeries breast, cancer, ovarian, cancer, etc., and all the swelling that can accompany with those surgeries.

I am not here to replace your medical team. I want to be part of your team.

There simply aren’t enough therapists with specialized lymphedema training in our area, and lymphedema is affecting more and more people.

My goal with this training was never simply to add another certification to my name- even though that part is really nice 😆—-

It was to learn more, share more and be able to help more.

I love helping people. I love sharing knowledge. And I love being able to connect someone with the right resources when something is outside of my scope of practice.

I have often said I don’t care who you see, and you don’t have to see only me just as long as you’re seeing the right person for your body

I believe that caring for people means looking at the whole person, not just the part of the body that brought them through the door.

So here’s to 135 hours of learning, a whole lot of studying, a very full 7-day hands-on intensive, and an even deeper commitment to continuing to learn. 💚

And I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to bring this knowledge back to my community and continue doing what I love — helping people feel seen, heard, cared for and supported.

Just a reminder that anyone with lymphedema or post cancer is eligible for my discounted session rate which can be booked directly on the site and it’s listed as the Maintenance manual Lymphatic session

If you read all the way to the end, that’s impressive. I was very long-winded much more so than normally in this post but thank you for your support.

Let me know how I can help support you.

Lymphangiogenesis is the process of forming new lymphatic vessels. It is one of the body's natural repair mechanisms, much like growing new blood vessels (angiogenesis), but instead of restoring blood flow, it restores lymphatic drainage.

This is an important concept because many people believe that once lymphatic vessels are damaged, they can never recover. While severe damage may be permanent, research shows that the lymphatic system has a remarkable capacity to remodel and develop new pathways under the right conditions.

When does lymphangiogenesis occur?

It can occur after:

Surgery (including lymph node removal)

Trauma or injury

Inflammation

Infection

Radiation (although radiation can significantly impair this process)

Chronic lymphedema

The body attempts to create new lymphatic channels to bypass damaged areas and reconnect with healthy lymphatic vessels.

What stimulates lymphangiogenesis?

Several factors appear to promote it:

VEGF-C and VEGF-D (vascular endothelial growth factors), which are the primary signaling molecules that encourage lymphatic endothelial cells to grow.

Mechanical forces, including tissue movement and gentle fluid shear stress.

Exercise and muscle contractions, which help maintain healthy lymphatic function.

Resolution of inflammation, allowing normal tissue repair.

In some cases, manual therapies may create a more favorable environment by reducing tissue congestion and fibrosis, although evidence that manual lymphatic drainage directly causes new vessel growth is still limited.

What prevents it?

Lymphangiogenesis may be limited by:

Dense scar tissue and fibrosis

Chronic inflammation

Radiation-induced tissue damage

Persistent swelling

Infection

Smoking and poor tissue oxygenation

Why is this important?

This concept offers hope for individuals with:

Lymphedema

Post-surgical swelling

Traumatic injuries

Chronic edema

Rather than thinking of the lymphatic system as "broken forever," it is more accurate to think of it as a system that can adapt, provided the surrounding tissue environment supports healing.

One of the goals of Lymphatic Restoration Therapy® is to optimize that environment by:

1. Reducing restrictions that block flow.

2. Improving tissue mobility.

3. Facilitating healthy lymph movement.

4. Supporting long-term tissue health through movement, compression when appropriate, exercise, and self-care.

Manual therapy alone does not "grow" new lymphatic vessels, but by reducing congestion, improving tissue mechanics, and decreasing fibrosis, it may help create conditions in which the body's own repair mechanisms—including lymphangiogenesis—can function more effectively. This distinction is both scientifically accurate and clinically important.

Enjoy the full article here:

https://canva.link/mu5k9hom51z467l

You may so view and purchase article downloads here

https://lymphaticrestorationtherapy.com/publications-to-view

This week- August 3rd-7th—

Jenny is out of the office for training

The good news —-Savannah has a couple of openings left!!!! Grab them fast if you need in for Brazilian Lymphatic or classic Manual Lymphatic for overall health, relaxation or part of your wellness journey.

Here is an update from Jenny:
This week, I’m attending the in-person, 60-hour hands-on portion of my 135-hour Klose Training course! 🎓✨

This is my 3rd training with Klose, and I’m so excited to be nearing the finish line of my Lymphedema Therapist certification!

My journey with Klose has included:
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification
• Breast Cancer Care Course
• Lymphedema Therapist Course — almost complete! 🙌

I chose Klose Training because of the depth of knowledge and education they provide. Surface-level knowledge isn’t enough for me. I want to understand the WHY behind what we do.

So let’s talk arterial pressure, anastomosis pathways, lymphatic physiology, and treatment protocols. 🧠

The more educated we are as therapists, the better equipped we are to guide our clients toward treatment approaches that fit their individual needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Because every client is different.

Meeting people where they are, understanding what is realistic for their life, and helping them move toward their goals is such an important part of the work I do.

Education matters. Understanding the WHY matters. And individualized care matters. 💚

I’m excited to keep learning, keep growing, and bring even more knowledge back to my clients!