Post-Op Therapy
This therapy is designed based on location and type of surgery. It is specifically targeted to reduce inflammation, increase range of motion, reduce post-surgical scar tissue, and reduce immediate pain and the likelihood of chronic pain. Within the first few weeks, the goal is to focus on swelling and does not directly impact the surgical procedure. After that, we will introduce Myofascial Release and Scar Tissue Massage as appropriate to your recovery.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) can begin in as little as two days after surgery to help reduce swelling and help remove toxins from the surgery itself. This modality is extremely gentle and benefits the entire body as well as the surgical site. MLD should continue throughout your recovery.  

Myofascial Release (MFR) will be added after the surgical incision has bonded. Typically, we can begin MFR around week 2-8. MFR can help improve mobility, prevent tightness and restrictions within and around the area of the surgery, help manage scar tissue and adhesions, prevent chronic pain, and reduce inflammation. MFR is a gentle modality that stretches the fascia with the use of counter-pressure applied around the area of the surgery and other affected parts of the body. Depending on the recovery process, it may be beneficial to continue MFR for an extended period of time.

Scar Tissue Massage begins after the sutures are removed and the external scar has completely stabilized (weeks 6-8). Scar tissue massage will help with skin plasticity and external scar recovery, help break up fibrosis and manage internal scar tissue, and improve circulation around the surgery site. Scar Tissue Massage is the last step added in the process and is discontinued when there is no longer need for this slightly deeper technique.

Post-Injury Recovery
This therapy is designed based on location and type of injury including, joint sprains, muscle strains/tear, bone fractures, lacerations, burns, and  bruising. It is specifically targeted to reduce inflammation, increase range of motion, reduce scar tissue, and reduce the likelihood of chronic pain. The goal is to focus the site of the injury but may also include treatment of additional areas affected by or compensating for the injury. 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) can begin in as little as one day after the injury to help reduce swelling and improve circulation to the injured area. Even if you are wearing a cast, boot, bandages, or any type of bracing, MLD can still reducing swelling and pain in the affected area. This modality is gentle and benefits the entire body as well as the injury site. MLD should continue throughout your recovery.

Myofascial Release (MFR) will be added as sson as possible after the injury event. Typically, we can begin MFR around week 2-8. MFR can help improve mobility, prevent tightness and restrictions within and around the area of the surgery, help manage scar tissue and adhesions, prevent chronic pain, and reduce inflammation. MFR is a gentle modality that stretches the fascia with the use of counter-pressure applied around the area of the surgery and other affected parts of the body. Depending on the recovery process, it may be beneficial to continue MFR for an extended period of time.