Inspirations Medical Massage

07/10/2026

Did you know that the physician who introduced the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol later revised his own recommendations?

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07/04/2026

Today we pause with gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and for the generations of Americans who have served, sacrificed, built, protected, taught, cared, and carried one another through difficult seasons.

At Inspirations Medical Massage, we are especially mindful of our Veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, caregivers, and community helpers whose service often comes with physical and emotional cost.

May this Independence Day be a time of gratitude, rest, remembrance, and renewed commitment to caring well for one another.

Happy Fourth of July. 🇺🇸

06/17/2026

Free event open to the public!

Free Webinar: Decoding Vascular Anomalies 🩺

Vascular anomalies can be difficult to recognize and manage as the field quickly evolves. Join us for a free community webinar to learn the latest in identification and care.

Featured Expert: Dr. Bryan Sisk

Dr. Sisk will break down key clinical features, current diagnostic approaches, and emerging treatment strategies in an accessible format perfect for clinicians, patients, and caregivers alike.

🆓 FREE to attend (registration required).

Tag a colleague or patient advocate who would benefit from this expert insight!

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET

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05/01/2026

I lost a very special client this week. She decided to move on to glory, where her husband was waiting for her. I will miss her very much. One of the best things about my work is the amazing people I get to spend time with. Every day is enriched by encounters with beautiful human beings and I feel so blessed. If you hear singing on this magnificent sunny day, I bet it is my client. She has finally conquered her stage fright.

04/12/2026

This important safety workshop is part of the Excellence In Practice series. Register here: https://www.inspirationsmedicalmassage.com/renewal-2026

04/10/2026

It's a beautiful day at work and I am loving the vehicles in the parking lot 😊

04/02/2026

Thank you Heike Martin Photography for taking the time to learn what I do before trying to create images to represent my work. I am thrilled with the results.

Some women come to a branding session with excitement. Elizabeth Soto of Inspirations Medical Massage, LLC came with hesitation. She had been photographed before, and the results had been disappointing. But her business needed something more, and she knew her work deserved to be seen. Elizabeth has....

03/31/2026

When you fall asleep, your brain does not shut down.
It starts a different kind of work.

While you sleep, a system called the glymphatic network becomes more active. It acts like a cleanup system, moving fluid through the brain and clearing out waste that builds up during the day.

This process is most active during deep sleep.

Fluid flows through brain tissue and helps remove byproducts of normal activity, including proteins that can accumulate over time.

That is one reason sleep is not just rest. It is maintenance.

When you do not get enough sleep, this cleanup process becomes less efficient. Waste can build up, and that is linked to slower thinking, reduced focus, and feeling mentally foggy.

Over longer periods, poor sleep has been associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline.

There is also a physical change during deep sleep. The space between brain cells increases, which allows fluid to move more freely through the tissue.

Your brain is not turning off at night.
It is resetting the system.

Sleep is not optional downtime.
It is part of how your brain stays functional.

03/16/2026

There are many businesses advertising lymphatic drainage massage. Some practices are clinically based and some are not. Please be aware of the difference.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the NLN newsletter. After 17 years in this specialty, supporting the mission of the National Lymphedema Network and the advancement of care for our patients remains close to my heart.