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Pre/Post-Surgical Healing

 

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery patients are especially interested in healing quickly. They want to look their best, and don't want everyone to know they have had surgery. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Medicupping and scar tissue mobilization expedites healing time and clients are very pleased with the results. Patients look and feel better faster. It reduces swelling, bruising and pain. Manual therapy and Medicupping are used to address scar tissue. I have extensive experience supporting patients who have had face and neck lift, upper and lower eyelid surgery, breast surgeries, tummy tuck, and liposuction/bodysculpting.

"I don't know why anyone wouldn't do this. I felt the difference right away. It is so gentle and relaxing. It diminished the tight feeling and lumpiness. The bruising and discoloration improved more rapidly."

- Face lift and lower eyelid surgery patient

 

Orthopedic Surgery

Patients I have treated often report that they slept better, felt more relaxed, less pain, and did better in physical therapy the next day. I have treated patients at NYU Hospital for Joint Disease. I often incorporate more than one type of treatment i.e.: Manual Lymphatic Drainage to ease leg swelling for knee and hip replacement patients; neck and back massage to ease muscle tension; Reiki treatment to restore balance. I have treated patients who have had brain trauma, spinal surgery, knee and hip replacement, and stroke/neuro rehab patients at NYU Hospital for Joint Disease/Rusk.

 

Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

These patients can benefit from Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Massage Therapy, Scar Tissue Mobilization and Reiki. The scar tissue treatment may begin with your doctor's consent, and may vary depending on the individual. Different approaches are utilized at different stages. Reiki can be safely used support patients before, and immediately following surgery. MLD and gentle massage treatment after surgery will depend on your condition, and your surgeon's consent.

Objectives for pre-surgical treatment for Mastectomy/Breast Reconstruction:

  • Promote Relaxation, reducing stress
  • Prepare body for surgery
  • Clear pre-existing trigger points in chest, neck, back and shoulders
  • Release restricted body movement
  • Improve circulation of blood, oxygen and lymph.
  • Decrease fear and anxiety
  • Provide a nurturing presence

Objectives for post-surgical treatment for Mastectomy/Breast Reconstruction:

  • Reconnect the client with her body
  • Promote relaxation, relieve stress
  • Provide physical, emotional and psychological support
  • Alleviate pain
  • Ease muscle soreness
  • Reduce swelling
  • Address restricted range of motion
  • Scar tissue mobilization
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