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At-Home Fascia Support: Simple Daily Habits That Help the Body Glide, Hydrate, and Feel Safer
When people think about fascia, they often imagine one big “release” moment. In real life, fascia responds best to consistent care: hydration, gentle movement, breath, and regular changes in position. That is especially important for people whose bodies are already working harder to regulate blood flow, joint stability, or neurologic sensitivity. For clients living with POTS, hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell conditions, or Chiari-related symptoms, the goal is
Courtney Bargar, LMT
Apr 214 min read


Why Nutrition Matters for Allergies, Mast Cell Activation, and HaT
Nutrition is far more than a “lifestyle choice”—it is a foundational regulator of immune behavior, gut integrity, and nervous‑system signaling. When it comes to allergies, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Hereditary Alpha‑Tryptasemia (HaT), what you eat can either calm the body’s inflammatory cascade or pour fuel on a chronic, low‑grade fire. For people with hypermobility spectrum disorders like Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome (EDS), mast‑cell–rich connective tissue makes thi
Courtney Bargar, LMT
Apr 1710 min read


What Is Fascia and How to Keep It Healthy
Fascia is a thin, web‑like layer of connective tissue that wraps around every structure in your body—muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs—like an internal “body suit.” It’s made up of multiple layers of soft, stringy tissue that are flexible and designed to move with you, not lock you down. Think of it as the body’s continuous 3‑D support network, connecting everything from head to toe so your parts can glide and slide smoothly against one another. What fascia do
Courtney Bargar, LMT
Apr 45 min read


Regulating the Nervous System Through Massage Therapy for POTS and Orthostatic Intolerance
Nervous System Regulation As a Massage Therapist and Naturopathic Health Coach who works with Patients who have Complex NeuroConnective Tissue Disorders. I see clients who struggle with POTS and Orthostatic Intolerances. One of the most overlooked but powerful tools in managing these conditions is nervous system regulation through massage therapy . When combined with medical care and intentional dietary changes, massage can meaningfully ease symptoms, improve tolerance to up
Courtney Bargar, LMT
Mar 265 min read
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