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THE CARE THAT YOU DESERVE
Helping Those Affected With Or At Risk Of Primary Or Secondary Lymphedema
Over 20 Years Of Experience
Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Marie-Anne Hisem has been treating clients since 2003. She has varied experience in chronic back pain and specializes in headaches/migraines. Posture is a very important aspect to her assessment and may prescribe some remedial exercises to improve your pain or discomfort.
After working with many athletes and fitness minded clients, Marie-Anne has expanded her field of knowledge by obtaining her Personal Training Specialist certification. With this added expertise a new dimension of rehabilitation and injury prevention is available to all her clients.
After working with many athletes and fitness minded clients, Marie-Anne has expanded her field of knowledge by obtaining her Personal Training Specialist certification. With this added expertise a new dimension of rehabilitation and injury prevention is available to all her clients.
A Therapy Clinic That You Can Trust
If you have a specific pain or dysfunction that you wish to address, then our clinic is for you. You will experience more targeted techniques, such as Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy or/and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Our therapist will approach the treatment with your specific needs in mind, resulting in more individualized treatment.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part usually occurring in the extremities. It is the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein-rich edema fluid in the affected area. Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary lymphedema is the result of lymphatic dysplasia. It may be present at birth but more often develops later in life without obvious cause. Secondary lymphedema is much more common and is the result of surgery or is a side effect of radiation therapy for cancer. Secondary forms may also occur after injury, scarring, trauma, or infection of the lymphatic system.
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What is Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)?
CDT is an intensive program that combines four different treatment approaches, including manual Lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercise, and skin care.
Phase I (the intensive phase) consists of the mobilisation of fluid and the initiation of a decrease in the proliferated connective tissue. To achieve maximum effectiveness or significant results, it is highly recommended for patients to be treated at least 5 times, 1 session per week for several weeks.
Phase II (maintenance phase) maintains the swelling reduction and aims for optimization of connective tissue reduction.
CDT is an intensive program that combines four different treatment approaches, including manual Lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercise, and skin care.
Phase I (the intensive phase) consists of the mobilisation of fluid and the initiation of a decrease in the proliferated connective tissue. To achieve maximum effectiveness or significant results, it is highly recommended for patients to be treated at least 5 times, 1 session per week for several weeks.
Phase II (maintenance phase) maintains the swelling reduction and aims for optimization of connective tissue reduction.
What is Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)?
MLD is a specialised form of massage, carried out by a fully trained Certified Lymphedema Therapist. It consists of light, rhythmical pumping hand movements to stretch the skin and to encourage lymphatic drainage. The aim of MLD is to stimulate and improve normal drainage in healthy areas of the body so that fluid can drain away from more swollen/congested areas much more easily. MLD can also help reduce pain/discomfort as well as improve the hard, firm tissues that can be problematic.
MLD is a specialised form of massage, carried out by a fully trained Certified Lymphedema Therapist. It consists of light, rhythmical pumping hand movements to stretch the skin and to encourage lymphatic drainage. The aim of MLD is to stimulate and improve normal drainage in healthy areas of the body so that fluid can drain away from more swollen/congested areas much more easily. MLD can also help reduce pain/discomfort as well as improve the hard, firm tissues that can be problematic.