The Body Mechanic

10/17/2026

🍂 YOUR BODY HAS ITS OWN CLEANUP CREW. GIVE IT A LITTLE HELP.

Your lymphatic system works quietly behind the scenes every day, helping move fluid through the body and supporting your overall health and wellness.
Sometimes, it can use a little support.

Lymphatic massage uses light, targeted techniques — not deep-tissue massage — to encourage the natural movement of lymphatic fluid.

It may help:
💧 Support lymph flow
🍂 Reduce swelling and fluid buildup
💪 Support recovery, including as part of post-surgical and wellness care
🌿 Provide gentle therapy when deeper pressure isn’t appropriate

YOUR BODY DOES A LOT FOR YOU. HELP IT DO ITS JOB.

Ask The Body Mechanic whether lymphatic massage may be right for you.

📍 511 Roanoke Blvd., Suite 2, Salem, VA 24153
📞 540-328-5858
🌐 thebodymechanics.org

10/16/2026

We've been very busy at The Body Mechanic. We've added Dani Chandler (Devan in the system) as a new therapist and she is available for bookings immediately if anyone is looking to get in. Kate, Michael, and David are all pretty booked a couple of weeks out right now. Give her a shot, she's amazing! You can book online or call and we can set you up.

10/14/2026

🎃 DON’T LET PAIN SCARE YOU! 👻

Pain, stiffness, limited mobility and muscle tension can make everyday life a little more frightening than it needs to be.

At The Body Mechanic, therapeutic massage can help you move better, feel better and get back to doing the things you love.

🍂 Ease pain and discomfort
🍂 Reduce muscle tension
🍂 Improve flexibility and mobility
🍂 Work through stiffness
🍂 Help your body move and feel its best

This October, the only thing that should be scary is Halloween! 🎃

FEEL BETTER. MOVE BETTER.

Schedule your massage today!

📍 511 Roanoke Blvd., Suite 2, Salem, VA 24153
📞 540-328-5858
🌐 thebodymechanics.org

10/12/2026

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/10/12/roanoke-county-police-involved-wide-ranging-investigation/

Following citizen complaints, Roanoke County Police have been conducting an investigation of eight illicit massage parlors in the county.

10/11/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and also an important reminder of the many people facing cancer of all kinds.

WHEN YOUR BODY IS FIGHTING HARD, CARE SHOULD FEEL GENTLE.

Cancer treatment can ask a lot of the body. Oncology massage is specifically adapted to meet someone where they are — during treatment, following surgery or throughout recovery.

At The Body Mechanic, oncology massage offers gentle, individualized care that may help:
🌸 Ease muscle tension and discomfort
🌸 Encourage relaxation and rest
🌸 Provide gentle, supportive touch
🌸 Accommodate changes related to treatment, surgery and recovery

This isn’t about a one-size-fits-all massage. It’s care adapted to the individual and what their body needs at that moment.

And whether the diagnosis is breast cancer or another form of cancer, one message matters:

💗 YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR DIAGNOSIS.

Ask The Body Mechanic about oncology massage and whether it may be appropriate for you or someone you love.

📍 511 Roanoke Blvd., Suite 2, Salem, VA 24153
📞 540-328-5858
🌐 thebodymechanics.org

10/10/2026

💆 LOVE MASSAGE THERAPY… BUT DON’T WANT ANOTHER FULL-TIME JOB?

Maybe you’ve stepped back from full-time massage. Maybe you already have another job. Or maybe you simply want to keep doing work you love without filling your entire calendar.

The Body Mechanic may have just the gig for you.

They’re looking for licensed massage therapists interested in working just one or two days a week.

And there’s something especially meaningful about the opportunity: 🇺🇸 helping serve our veterans.

The Body Mechanic can help qualified therapists navigate the credentialing process to provide VA-authorized therapeutic massage — so you can use your skills to help veterans feel and move better.
✔️ One or two days a week
✔️ Great opportunity for side work
✔️ Keep practicing massage without a full-time schedule
✔️ Opportunity to work with veterans
✔️ Credentialing guidance available

Know a great massage therapist who might be interested? TAG THEM or SHARE THIS POST! Sometimes the right person just needs to know the opportunity is out there.

📍 511 Roanoke Blvd., Suite 2, Salem, VA 24153
📞 540-328-5858
🌐 thebodymechanics.org

10/09/2026

🎉 Exciting News from The Body Mechanic!

We’re growing our team and expanding massage therapy appointments in Blacksburg!

🌿 MEET DANI!

Many of you already know Dani from her time helping in our front office. We're excited to announce that she has received her provisional massage therapy license and is now accepting massage appointments starting Saturday, October 10!

A recent graduate of Daniels Institute of Massage and the Healing Arts, Dani has a genuine passion for helping others feel their best. We're thrilled to have her transitioning into her new role providing therapeutic massage!

Dani is currently available Saturday through Wednesday at our Roanoke-area location.

🌿 MORE AVAILABILITY IN BLACKSBURG!

Beginning November 2, we're expanding our Blacksburg schedule with two wonderful team members and convenient weekend appointments!

💆 Teresa Kimmel
Mondays: 12 PM - 6 PM
Tuesdays: 9 AM - 5 PM

💆 Dani
Wednesdays: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sundays: 9 AM - 5 PM

📍 100 Ardmore Street, Suite 202, Blacksburg, VA

🇺🇸 ATTENTION VA COMMUNITY CARE VETERANS!

Teresa is accepting VA-authorized massage therapy clients at our Blacksburg location!

Dani is currently accepting private-pay appointments but is not yet able to accept VA Community Care clients. We'll announce as soon as she's approved to begin seeing our veterans!

Whether you're looking for therapeutic pain relief, improved mobility, or some much-needed relaxation, our team is ready to help!

📲 BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
www.thebodymechanics.org

We're excited to welcome Dani into her new role and bring more appointment options to the New River Valley!

The Body Mechanic
Pain Relief Solutions

10/08/2026

🍂 OCTOBER IS SPINE & POSTURE AWARENESS MONTH 🍂

Your spine does a lot more than help you stand up straight. It’s part of a complex system of muscles, joints and structures that affects how your entire body moves, functions and feels.

At The Body Mechanic, osteopathic hands-on care may help with:
🍁 Headaches & Pain — helping relieve headaches and other discomfort
🍁 Movement & Function — addressing muscles, joints and structures that help your body move
🍁 Lymphatic Flow — supporting healthy fluid movement throughout the body
🍁 Whole-Body Wellness — because you don’t have to wait until something hurts to take better care of yourself

A healthier, stronger you starts with taking care of the body that carries you.

Learn more about osteopathic care available at The Body Mechanic.

📍 511 Roanoke Blvd., Suite 2, Salem, VA 24153
📞 540-328-5858
🌐 thebodymechanics.org