Why Choose Me for
Your Lymphatic Therapy?
I Specialize in Plastic Surgery Recovery
Just knowing how to do Lymphatic Massage does not qualify a person to work with people after plastic surgery. There is so much more to know:
- What was done in the surgery? Meaning what tissues were affected, what lymphatic pathways were interrupted that lead to more swelling, how should the fluid be moved in the body based on those factors, etc.
- Compression Training. Compression with your faja or other post-operative garment is crucial to healing. My training as a LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist includes specific training in compression therapy for fluid reduction.
- Specialized training in post-operative care. Massage therapists without specific training in post-operative care should wait a minimum of 6-8 weeks before they work on you.
- Training in infection control. Believe it or not, this is not typical training for a massage therapist. If you are coming in with an open wound, you want someone who knows how to work around it safely.
- Understanding the goals you are trying to reach with your surgery, and being able to help get you there. The world of plastic surgery is unknown to most massage therapists. What motivates someone to have the surgery? What does an ideal body look like when the healing process is over? What are the necessary steps a person needs to take to get to that goal? I can help you get there.
- Knowing when a person can do certain things after plastic surgery. I can help guide you through the process. When do you start wearing your Stage 2 faja? When can you exercise? When can you have a glass of alcohol? When can you resume a normal schedule? I can walk you through these milestones.
LANA Certified Therapist
The designation of LANA certification is a distinguishing credential that indicates that a Certified Lymphedema Therapist:
1) Has been trained by a reputable Lymphedema certification school
2) Has decided to specialize in Lymphedema therapy
3) Has met strict educational guidelines to qualify to sit for an exam
4) Has passed the rigorous LANA certification examination
5) Assures patient care by following scientifically-based, proven therapies
Almost 1000 Hours of Additional Advanced Training
I believe that there is always some way to serve others better by learning more techniques.
Many therapists only get the required training for licensure (650 hours in New Mexico) and then attend a couple of classes every couple of years to meet continuing education requirements. In New Mexico required continuing education is only 16 hours every two years.
Continuing education is paramount to me. With over 1560 hours of total education I have almost 1,000 extra hours in continuing education above and beyond what is required for licensure. (Click here to see my training certifications.)
I am certified in everything from myofascial massage to scar therapy to cupping. When you come to me you are getting the highest quality treatment from a well-informed, highly-trained therapist.
Insured for Your Safety
Professional Therapists should carry insurance coverage for their work. I am insured with both ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals) and with the Hands-On Trade Association.
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