Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Clothing
Could your everyday clothing be affecting more than you realize? Haley explores how fabric, breathability, tight clothing, and compression may interact with your skin and lymphatic system—and why paying a little more attention to what you wear may be worthwhile.
Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Gravity
Gravity may be unavoidable, but there are simple ways to work with it. Haley explains why your legs can feel heavier at the end of the day and how breathing, ankle pumps, and everyday movement can support normal lymphatic flow.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage During Pregnancy: What San Antonio Moms Should Know
Swollen feet, heavy legs, and fluid retention can become all too familiar during pregnancy. Learn what Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is, how it may support pregnancy-related swelling, and how to know whether MLD or prenatal massage may be the better fit for you.
Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Hydration
Hydration might not be the weirdest thing affecting your lymphatic system, but it’s an important one! Haley kicks off her new lymphatic series with a look at hydration, lymphatic function, and why your individual fluid needs may vary.
One of My Favorite Resources for Stress During Pregnancy
A gentle, research-informed pregnancy resource focused on grounding, nervous system support, and connection during stressful seasons. Inside this free ebook, Gail Tully shares simple practices to help bring more calm, compassion, and feelings of safety to both mother and baby.
The Descent of Inanna
When I work with mothers in pregnancy, I often share stories that help illuminate the deep inner work of preparing for birth. One of the most powerful is The Descent of Inanna. Each time I share it, something different resonates — for some, it’s the surrender of releasing a carefully crafted birth plan; for others, it’s the courage to step into a process that will change them forever. That’s the beauty of story: we see ourselves reflected in the characters, even when their path looks very different from ours.
A little care for your summer worn soles.
Your feet are the foundation for your entire body, and I can’t stress enough the benefit of taking good care of them and our new Summer Feet seasonal foot scrub is just one way to do this. Not only does this foot scrub add on give your feet and lower legs some much needed attention, it will hydrate and leave the skin feeling super soft and smelling ahhhmazing!
The Sweetest Mama-Son Date (And the Questions That Made It Magic)
He was covered in paint, laughing, and eating chicken tenders—and I couldn’t stop smiling. After weeks of feeling like I was drifting away from my oldest, I planned a one-on-one date just for the two of us. I wanted connection, not just activity. What surprised me most? The magic that happened when I started asking him a few simple questions. His answers were silly, sweet, and deeply revealing—and they gave us a moment I’ll never forget.
Breathe easier this Spring
Seasonal allergies can wreak havoc on your head and face, but did you know that massage can help? Massage is a wonderful tool to help alleviate symptoms such as sinus congestion, headache and more. Our new Relieving Face Massage was created with allergy relief in mind and uses not only lymphatic drainage techniques, but hot and cold therapy to help you feel better when Spring is ravaging your sinus cavities.
10 Tips to Reduce Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy
Diastasis recti is a common experience during pregnancy, affecting many mamas as their belly grows. If you've noticed a bulging abdomen or a shallow space running down the middle of your bump, this could be a sign of abdominal muscle separation. While core strength is important, focusing on keeping your body supple and balanced during pregnancy may be even more helpful. Gentle bodywork, movement, and mindful posture can support your muscles and fascia, allowing them to adapt to your changing body with more ease.
New Membership Option & Pricing Updates
Supporting you through every season of motherhood is an honor that I never take lightly. Whether you’re preparing to welcome your sweet babe, navigating the postpartum transition, or simply carving out time to care for yourself, I hope you know that I am beyond grateful to walk this journey with you.
With that said I have a really exciting change to share with you.
2024 Schedule Updates & Maternity Leave
Read on for more information regarding the 2024 schedule and my upcoming maternity leave.
Month of Giving 2023
I’m so excited because November officially starts off our annual Month of Giving! Every November I try to give back not only to my clients but also to our San Antonio community, and I’m inviting you to do the same. But what does this look like?
Pregnancy After Loss Affirmations.
If you have experienced pregnancy loss, you most likely understand how it can mess with your head, especially when you find yourself expecting once more. That fear and anxiety can be overwhelming. One thing that carried me through the first trimester was utilizing affirmations to help set my mind at ease.
Treat your feet.
Your feet are the foundation for your entire body, and I can’t stress enough the benefit of taking good care of them and our new Fall Foot Scrub is just one way to do this. Not only does this foot scrub add on give your feet and lower legs some much needed attention, it will hydrate and leave the skin feeling super soft and smelling ahhhmazing!
Experiencing the Pregnancy Waddle?
If you are pregnant chances are you are experiencing the pregnancy waddle, or soon will be. But did you know that this waddle can be a sign of instability and can create a chain reaction of things in your body? Watch our video to learn more about posture tips to help with your pregnancy waddle
Induction points for labor
One of the most common questions I am asked before I work on someone is whether or not pushing or pressing in a certain spot is safe and/or will it send them into labor, and let me tell you I only wish it were that easy!
Acupressure points have long been recognized for their potential to encourage labor in pregnancy and help ease pain during childbirth. In an effort to help you and your partners, mama, here are a few points that you can do on your own to help stimulate labor and alleviate pain.
Part 4: The world doesn’t stop.
The world didn’t stop. This terrible thing happened and I had to keep on doing life. I still have to. But this is why I’m sharing my story, because I want you to know that you are not alone in this. I want you to know that no matter when you experience this loss it fucking hurts, and it will continue to hurt, and from what other women have told me it always will, but it does ease.
Part 3: It came in waves.
It came in waves. The logical side of my brain would take over and then the emotional side would just spill out. It was like my mind was trying to make sense and rationalize what was happening, but at the same time it was also trying to deal with the realization of what would never be.
Part 2: What do we do? I don’t know what to do
My heart sank. I rushed to go tell Alex and my mind went blank.
What do we do? I don’t know what to do.
He asked me if I wanted to go to the hospital and I wasn’t sure, I mean what are you supposed to do in this situation? How exactly can they help me? They can’t stop it. I don’t exactly have a prenatal care provider yet and if we go, do we go to an emergency room or an urgent care? So many questions ran through my mind and I had no answers. No one had ever really talked about this with me, but also who is supposed to be having this conversation with me? Why would I have this conversation at all?