The Haven at Cary - Elevate Your Healing

Resources

Enjoy this list of links to helpful articles & videos, effective stretches, and exercises that will help you maintain optimal health.

  • General MLD aftercare
    November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
    Discover essential aftercare tips following Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage to enhance results and promote overall wellness. This guide helps you maximize the benefits of your MLD session for optimal recovery and rejuvenation.
  • Post-Operative MLD Aftercare: What to Expect & Self-Care Guidelines
    May 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
    This handout provides essential guidance for supporting your recovery after surgery with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). It includes self-care tips, lifestyle recommendations, and follow-up instructions to help reduce swelling, promote healing, and maximize your results.
  • Article: Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
    January 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM

    Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) offers valuable support for recovery after tummy tuck and liposuction. It helps reduce swelling, improve circulation, and encourage the body’s natural healing process. Learn what to expect during treatment, practical aftercare tips, and how MLD can enhance surgical results for a smoother, more comfortable recovery.

  • Article: Hormonal and Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy
    December 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM
    Debra Johnson, LMBT 17468

    Massage therapy offers powerful benefits for both hormones and mental well-being. Regular sessions can reduce stress hormones, boost mood-enhancing chemicals, improve sleep quality, and support emotional balance. Discover how massage not only relaxes the body but also promotes mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall wellness.

  • More Thoughts on "Knots"
    November 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM

    Here's a video with more information about "knots" by massage therapist and teacher, Ian Harvey. 

  • Rethinking "Muscle Knots"
    What They Really Are
    November 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM

    Think you have “knots” in your muscles? What if the tight spots you feel aren’t what you think? This article explores why “muscle knots” aren’t literally knotted, how the brain shapes the sensation of tightness, and why understanding your muscles and bones can help relieve tension more effectively. Learn a fresh perspective that can reduce discomfort, improve movement, and change the way you think about your body.

  • Psoas Muscle: Is Yours Tight? Weak? How to Tell, Stretch, and Strengthen.
    October 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM

    When clients come in complaining of low back pain, my thoughts automatically turn to the psoas muscle. Here's an informative video from two physical therapists on how to discern if your psoas might be the cause of your low back issues and what to do about it.

  • S t r e t c h ! Stretching Resource
    May 15, 2019 at 4:00 AM

    Want that amazing post-massage feeling to last longer? I have a one-word solution. Stretch! This book by Bob Anderson is the go to source for stretching to maintain health. Check it out!

  • 13 Exercises to Improve Your Posture
    May 6, 2019 at 4:00 AM

    Poor posture can affect comfort, breathing, and balance, and the key to improvement is movement rather than perfection. Frequent breaks, seated mobility exercises, dynamic standing movements, and restorative stretches help reduce tension, improve alignment, and promote ease throughout the day.