Please allow me to introduce myself both personally and professionally.

I have been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2000. The same year I opened my clinic my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I came to the realization that I would require additional training to assist with her potential lymphedema requirements. 

After receiving my Combined Decongestive Therapy certification my practice became more lymphedema focused by the day. Primarily treating cancer patients. Ironically, I unfortunately became diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Upon my return to the office, I resumed my passion for treating lymphedema clients. I now look at my breast cancer diagnosis as a blessing in disguise. I know my personal journey with breast cancer offers comfort to my clients. My goal is to provide my skills as a professional and share my personal experience to those that have questions. Sharing stories, discussing symptoms, feelings, or simply validating thoughts has provided a great deal of comfort to many of my clients. 

I have experienced tremendous gratification assisting clients with their Lymphedema over the last several years. Clients are appreciative to receive their self-management education. They are grateful to receive validation regarding what they have been experiencing.  It is extremely rewarding when a client expresses relief experienced post treatment or the thrill of discovering a device that assists in the application of their garments.  All establishing independence for their care and resulting in improved quality of life. I fondly remember a client who presented with bilateral lower extremity lymphedema. Her feet so involved she had to wear her husband’s shoes to the preliminary appointment. I initiated an intensive phase of treatment incorporating manual lymphatic drainage and decompression bandaging. The client was extremely compliant. One day I heard the clicking of lady shoes walking down the hallway toward my office. It was her! We had achieved our goal. It was such a feeling of triumph and a pure delight that I will always hold dear.