Becki Curtis LMT, MLD-C

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Becki Curtis LMT, MLD-C Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in outcome-based therapeutic massage and post-operative recovery.

Manual lymphatic drainage, medical massage, custom hybrid bodywork.

Update: BOOKED2pm is available today for up to 90 minutes. Send a PM or text 540-359-5579 to reserve a self-care day.
11/02/2026

Update: BOOKED

2pm is available today for up to 90 minutes. Send a PM or text 540-359-5579 to reserve a self-care day.

Throwback ThFriday to a decade ago!Look at me, fresh out of massage school, doing in-home massage in my long sleeve Dall...
10/30/2026

Throwback ThFriday to a decade ago!

Look at me, fresh out of massage school, doing in-home massage in my long sleeve Dallas cowboys shirt. This was before I learned to use my entire arm to make strokes feel like I have a 10 ft long arm that never stops. 🤣

Before you ask, the answer is no. I do not carry this heavy table around anymore. I’m old now but you’re welcome to come to me. 😉

🌿 My Herbal-Infused Castor Oil Is Ready! 🌿After spending the last month and a half slowly infusing castor oil with dande...
10/27/2026

🌿 My Herbal-Infused Castor Oil Is Ready! 🌿

After spending the last month and a half slowly infusing castor oil with dandelion root and astragalus root, my newest batch is ready to use in sessions! ✨

I love incorporating thoughtfully prepared botanicals into my work, and this blend has become a special addition to my treatment room.

Castor oil is a rich, thick oil that helps soften and condition the skin while providing a smooth glide for focused massage work. Dandelion root and astragalus root have a long history of traditional use in herbal wellness, and I enjoy incorporating them into this skin-nourishing blend. 🌼

Here are a few ways I use it during sessions:

🌿 As a massage topical: Applied to areas where focused work is needed, while leaving the skin feeling soft and moisturized.

🔴 With red light therapy: Applied over an area of concern as part of a personalized session that also incorporates red light.

🌀 During abdominal work: I may place a small amount over the navel while performing abdominal digestive massage and deep lymphatic techniques, creating a soothing, grounding experience.

I choose techniques and products based on your individual needs and comfort. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, please let me know so we can decide together what’s right for your session. 💛

Interested in experiencing it during your next appointment? Send me a private message to schedule!

Becki Curtis LMT, MLD-C

Update - BOOKEDWednesday at 1:30 just became available. This is my only opening through the end of the month. Send a PM ...
10/26/2026

Update - BOOKED

Wednesday at 1:30 just became available. This is my only opening through the end of the month. Send a PM to reserve it.

🌿 Does Your Low Back Keep Tightening Up? Let’s Talk About Your Core.Massage helps ease tension—but building strength and...
10/26/2026

🌿 Does Your Low Back Keep Tightening Up? Let’s Talk About Your Core.

Massage helps ease tension—but building strength and endurance between sessions may help your body handle everyday activities more comfortably.

Your core includes more than your abs! Your abdominal muscles, deep back muscles, diaphragm, and pelvic floor work together to support movement and manage pressure.

When these muscles fatigue quickly or have difficulty coordinating, everyday tasks may feel more demanding. Your back and hips may feel tired, tight, or overworked.

That doesn’t mean every tight back is caused by a weak core. Pain has many contributing factors, and strengthening is one piece of the picture.

You also don’t need planks, pushups, or an intense ab workout to get started. 👇

🌿 A Gentle Core Routine: 3 Days Per Week

Try Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, allowing a rest day between sessions. Start with one round and rest as needed. All exercises begin lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat.

1️⃣ Gentle Abdominal Brace — 5 repetitions
Breathe in comfortably, allowing your ribs to expand. As you breathe out, gently firm your abdomen as though preparing for a 🥊 . Maintain that gentle effort for 3–5 seconds while continuing to breathe. Relax fully between repetitions.

2️⃣ Heel Slides — 6 per side
Gently engage your abdomen, then slowly slide one heel away from you. Return and switch sides. Keep your pelvis relaxed and use a shorter slide if your back starts arching or feels uncomfortable.

3️⃣ Bent-Knee Openings — 6 per side
Slowly let one knee move a few inches out to the side while keeping both feet supported. Keep your pelvis from rolling, then return to center. Alternate sides using a small, comfortable range.

4️⃣ Small Bridges — 6–8 repetitions
Gently tighten your buttocks and lift your hips only as high as feels comfortable, without arching your back. Pause briefly, then lower slowly. If lifting bothers your back, keep your hips down and gently squeeze your glutes for 5 seconds instead.

💛 Start small. Build gradually.
Once one round feels comfortable during exercise and the following day, gradually build toward more rounds. Slow, controlled movement matters more than height, distance, or repetitions. Keep breathing—avoid holding your breath or bracing as hard as possible.

Listen to your symptoms: Mild muscle effort is expected. Stop any exercise that causes sharp pain, pain spreading down a leg, numbness, or tingling. Reduce the routine if your back feels worse afterward or the next morning.

This is a general starting routine, not a personalized rehabilitation plan. New, worsening, or persistent pain deserves an assessment from your healthcare provider or physical therapist. New bladder/bowel changes, numbness around the groin, or progressive leg weakness require urgent medical care.

✨ Massage can help you feel more comfortable. Gradual strengthening can help you build capacity for the things you do every day.

Save this post for your next gentle movement day!

Becki Curtis LMT, MLD-C

10/25/2026

🌿 Abdominal Lymphatics: More Than Digestion

When you think about your lymphatic system, your abdomen may not be the first area that comes to mind—but there’s an incredible network working behind the scenes!

Lymphatic vessels and nodes are found throughout the abdomen, including within the mesentery—the tissue that supports your intestines. This network helps:

✨ Return excess tissue fluid to circulation.
✨ Transport absorbed dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
✨ Carry immune cells and support your body’s defenses.

Inside the small intestine, tiny lymphatic vessels called lacteals help transport fats from the food you eat. Your digestive and lymphatic systems work closely together every day!

So where does abdominal bodywork fit in?

Gentle lymphatic techniques, comfortable breathing, and abdominal massage can each have a place in a thoughtfully tailored session. Lymphatic drainage focuses on fluid movement, while abdominal massage may help some people experiencing constipation. These techniques have different purposes, even when incorporated into the same appointment.

And if you tend to hold tension through your belly, taking time to breathe and allow this area to relax can be a welcome part of your session. 💛

Abdominal work should always be comfortable and adapted to your health history, symptoms, and any surgical restrictions. Persistent bloating or unexplained abdominal pain deserves medical evaluation.

Curious about including abdominal work in your next session? Send me a PM, and let’s discuss whether it’s a good fit for you.

Becki Curtis LMT, MLD-C

Desk job leaving your neck and upper back feeling tight? Let’s talk about your shoulder blades.Your shoulder blades—or s...
10/23/2026

Desk job leaving your neck and upper back feeling tight? Let’s talk about your shoulder blades.

Your shoulder blades—or scapulae—are designed to glide and rotate over your rib cage as you reach, lift, and move your arms.

Hours spent typing, using a mouse, or holding the same position can leave the surrounding muscles feeling tired and stiff. If shoulder movement becomes uncomfortable or limited, you may find yourself shrugging or relying more on your neck muscles during everyday activities.

That’s why my work may extend beyond the tight spots between your shoulder blades.

Two muscles worth getting to know are:

🌿 Subscapularis: A rotator cuff muscle on the front surface of your shoulder blade, facing your ribs. It helps rotate your upper arm inward and stabilize your shoulder joint.

🌿 Serratus anterior: A muscle that wraps around the side of your rib cage and attaches along the inner border of your shoulder blade. It helps keep the blade supported against your ribs and assists with reaching and raising your arm.

When appropriate, I incorporate carefully positioned work around and beneath the accessible edges of the shoulder blade, along with gentle shoulder movement. The goal is to ease discomfort and make movement feel more comfortable—not force the shoulder blade into a particular position.

These muscles don’t always need “releasing,” either. Sometimes the area needs more movement, strength, or endurance, which is why I consider how your shoulder moves rather than assuming every tight feeling needs deeper pressure.

Between sessions, change positions often, support your arms comfortably at your desk, and give your shoulders regular opportunities to move.

If your neck and upper back keep asking for attention, send me a PM. Let’s give the whole shoulder area some care.

November AvailabilitySend a PM or text 540-359-5579 to schedule your next wellness visit in Locust Grove.11/2- 10am, 2pm...
10/22/2026

November Availability

Send a PM or text 540-359-5579 to schedule your next wellness visit in Locust Grove.

11/2- 10am, 2pm
11/5- 3:30pm
11/6- 4pm (up to 2 hours)
11/7- 9:30am, 2pm, or 3:30pm

11/17- 2pm or 3:30pm
11/19- 2pm or 3:30pm
11/20- 3pm (up to 90 minutes)

11/23- 4pm
11/24- 12pm

11/30- 9:30, 2, or 4

10/17/2026

This is one of my favorite ways to release the pecs! Give it a try.

I’ve added availability tomorrow at 11am. This can be up to a 2 hour treatment. Send a PM or text 540-359-5579 to reserv...
10/17/2026

I’ve added availability tomorrow at 11am. This can be up to a 2 hour treatment. Send a PM or text 540-359-5579 to reserve this opening in Locust Grove.

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