Service Descriptions

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy 

The Lymphatic System is a network of vessels and organs of the immune system that help remove unwanted toxins, waste, and other materials, including edema from trauma and surgery.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (MLD) is a hands-on technique designed to attain and sustain the proper functioning of the human fluid system. The MLD process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the re-circulation of body fluids. 

NOTE: This is NOT lymphedema management, nor is it a replacement for proper lymphedema management. 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a manual technique, done in a specific rhythm and direction to increase the flow of the lymphatic system in the body. The treatment is very relaxing and enhances the parasympathetic system, or "rest and digest". MLD is increasingly used as a preventative measure to boost the immune system during both healthy times and during illness or post surgery/injury. Because of the light touch, this therapy is also good people who are very sensitive or fragile due to age or illness. Additionally, MLD is very effective for attaining better post cosmetic surgery results.

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Why Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy?

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• Post Cosmetic Surgery to improve results

• Enhance Healing after Surgery

• Decrease Scarring

• Reduce Swelling

• Detoxification

• Enhance Immune System

• Decrease Inflammation

• Pain Management

• Relaxation

• Increase Energy

• Improve Sinus Drainage

• Decrease Exercise Fatigue/Pain

Therapeutic Massage (as opposed to deep tissue massage) incorporates a variety of advanced modalities that enhance the body’s natural restorative functioning. Light to medium touch is used to release tension, relax muscles, increase blood and lymph circulation, and impart a sense of calm. Therapeutic massage can be used as a collaborative, supportive addition to conventional medical treatment of illness and injury, alleviating pain and stress, aiding soft tissue healing, and revitalizing the body. Regular Manual Therapy can enhance health, providing relaxation, release of muscle tightness, relief from anxiety and tensions, and balancing aspects of body/mind/spirit.

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Massage sessions can/may include aromatherapy, hot packs, hot towels, cupping therapy, and/or stretching.  They may also be combined with CranioSacral Therapy and/or Lymphatic Drainage Therapy as applicable.  Discuss options with your therapist.

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Hot Stone Massage add $20/session

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Why Therapeutic Massage?

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• Relaxation

• Relieve Soreness

• Decrease Inflammation

• Enhance "Rest & Digest"

• Decrease Pain

• Decrease Depression

• Decrease Anxiety

• Improve Muscle Tone

• Reduce Muscle Tension

• Improve Post-Operative Healing

• Increase Range of Motion

• Decrease Blood Pressure

• Improve Sleep

• Manage Low Back/Sciatica Pain

Two full hours of therapy and relaxation. Includes a full body massage with Hot Stones, Hot Packs, Warm Table and Essential Oils, as well as CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy.

Full body detox using showerless Seaweed Gel, light massage & lymphatic drainage. This is a great way to detoxify the body, enjoy deep relaxation, and stimulate the immune system.

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This 90 minute session includes application of seaweed gel, wrapping in plastic, sheets, and thermal blanket, while relaxing on a heated table. After approximately 20 minutes the wraps are removed and the gel is removed with hot towels, followed by lymphatic drainage therapy.

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The gel contains sea kelp for metabolic stimulation and nutrient rich Klamath Blue-Green Algae to hydrate and detoxify. The active moisturizer base includes willow bark extract, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E, rosehip seed oil, lavender, and a touch of fragrance to lift the spirits. 

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**Note: This is not recommended for people who are sensitive to heat, have allergies to seafood or iodine, and/or have claustrophobic tendencies.

Equine Manual Therapy is beneficial to most any horse, at most anytime in his/her life. By incorporating CranioSacral Therapy, Sports Massage Techniques, and techniques used in the Masterson Method, the horse benefits physically, emotionally, and mentally. Manual therapy techniques help relax and rebalance your horse's nervous system, muscles, and fascia.  This, in turn, enhances all of the systems of the body:  immune, circulatory, muscular, nervous, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, reproductive, and skeletal.

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Combining CranioSacral Therapy and Massage can help your horse become calmer and more responsive to cues/aides, while aiding in the release of toxins which build-up in muscles and surrounding tissues, causing soreness and decreased use and range of motion.  Additionally oxygen is increased which in turn increases metabolism and shortens recuperation time between exercise and events. From stall-bound horses to top performers, all horses benefit from CranioSacral Therapy and Massage Therapy.

Equine Manual Therapy can be custom tailored to fit the needs of each individual horse.  It is not, however, intended to replace veterinary care or diagnose an underlying problem. Please call/text 910-612-6618 or email me (ksiebold@gmail.com) to discuss the needs of your horse and to schedule an appointment.

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Why Equine Manual Therapy?

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• Relieve Tension

• Relieve Muscle Soreness

• Improve Disposition

• Improve Circulation

• Improve Behavior Issues

• Improve Motion and Performance

• Improve Digestion

• Reduce Swelling/Inflammation

• Pain Management

• Relaxation

• Increase Energy

• Decrease Exercise Fatigue/Pain

Please cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment to avoid being charged one-half to the full fee of your scheduled treatment.