Christine Baade

When most people think about the lymphatic system, they think about swollen lymph nodes during an illness or manual lymphatic drainage after surgery. But one of the most important relationships in the body happens much deeper inside the digestive tract. Your digestive system and lymphatic system are in constant communication. Together they regulate nutrient absorption, immune defense, fluid balance, and the safe removal of metabolic waste. Rather than functioning as separate systems, they...

Why do emotions sometimes seem to “live” in our tissues? Have you ever noticed that after a massage, CranioSacral Therapy session, or even a gentle yoga class, unexpected emotions surfaced? Maybe tears appeared without sadness. Maybe you felt an overwhelming sense of relief. Maybe an old memory came rushing back for reasons you couldn’t explain. Many people assume healing is only physical. But healing is often much more than that. Our bodies don’t simply carry muscles, bones, nerves, and...

When people hear the phrase abundance mindset, they often think of wealth, success, or the idea of “manifesting” more into their lives. While these concepts are discussed in many different ways, there is another perspective that feels deeply aligned with how I approach healing through the body. Our beliefs and our nervous system influence how we show up in the world. In turn, the way we show up shapes the opportunities we notice, create, and choose to act upon. Abundance is not simply about...