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AYURVEDIC LYMPHATIC
BODYWORK

ABOUT THIS SERVICE

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This service is the basis of my practice. The lymphatic system is a huge part of the immune system, moving like a river from our extremities towards our heart, gathering things that don't belong in the body and moving them out. This river does not have a pump, like the heart for the blood, but moves only with MOVEMENT; exercise, bodywork, deep breathing, hot/cold therapy, etc. This system can easily become stagnant, needing encouragement to flow again, and this is the work I love to offer - helping return flow to your body, your energy, your inspiration, your life. 

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With this mission in mind, I use different massage modalities and tools to help facilitate this movement of the lymph. This can include warm towels, hot stones, salt rubs, Ayurvedic medicated oils, essential oils, gua shas, and dry cupping. This work is deep and has the potential to create greater health and immunity by increasing blood flow to  and hydration of the muscles and nerves, flushing toxins, and releasing inflammation, stagnation and tension. Moving the lymph can change the body quite rapidly, with results that can actually be felt after one session.

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I will also show you ways you can start to release your own blocks and work on your body between sessions. I may also offer simple Ayurvedic remedies and suggest future self-care practices to support you on your healing journey.

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One bodily system of particular importance is the lymphatic system, referred to as 'Rasa' or 'River of Life' in Ayurveda. The word 'lymph' is Latin for 'clear water.'

-Deanna Batdorff

Ashley Elaine Shenk

SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WASHINGTON

971.701.4035

​© 2023 by Ashley Elaine with the help of her sister

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