Lymphedema Case Study 1

I have a client who has given me permission to share her story with you all, but honestly it’s been a little while since I gathered the details. So in an effort to not just misquote her, I’m going to say that this is a fictitious story inspired by a client, but is a very real scenario and excellent learning experience. Irene came to see … Continue reading Lymphedema Case Study 1

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Applications & Definition

The lymphatic system is finally getting some recognition. It has been a wild ride to have front row seats to learning about this system of the body as it simultaneously gains awareness and becomes a star of both social media and the beauty industry. It’s sudden boom has been empowering to many people who can now include the lymphatic system as part of their personal … Continue reading Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Applications & Definition

Massage Therapy Awareness Week

It’s Massage Therapy Awareness Week and I’m going to share what might be an unpopular opinion, but by the end of this piece you may have a new appreciation for the perspective I’m about to illuminate. Have you ever heard someone say that they’re a Massage Therapist by trade and then someone else responds with a joke about sex? These innuendos are so common it’s almost expected in … Continue reading Massage Therapy Awareness Week