Given my background and training in massage therapy, Myofascial Release, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage as well as a two year Athletic Training Intership at the University of Kentucky, I am happy to offer assistance to help you recover from surgical operations and traumatic injuries. Please read below for more information on these services.

Post-Operative Therapy
The therapy is designed based on the location and type of surgery you receive. 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 with Manual Lymphatic Drainage and does not directly impact the surgical procedure. After that, we will introduce Myofascial Release and Scar Tissue Massage as appropriate to your recovery. Prior to your surgery, it is also helpful to receive 1-2 sessions of Pre-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage (see below).

I currently specialize in orthopedic surgical recovery as well as some other types of surgeries. For post-cosmetic surgeries, please see referrals below. 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) can begin in as little as two days after your 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 your 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.

Pre-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) received prior to surgery can help your body prepare for surgery and reduce the risk of complications by removing toxins from the body, stimulating local immunity, and reducing the presence of swelling in the surgical area. Depending on the clients overall health, I recommend receiving 1-3 sessions of MLD 2-14 days prior to your surgery with the last session not more than 7 days prior.
 

Post-Injury Recovery
This therapy is designed based on the location and type of injury, including joint sprains, muscle strains/tears, 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 on 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 your 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 reduce 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 soon as possible after the injury occurs. 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 injury, 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 injury and other affected parts of the body. Depending your recovery process, it may be beneficial to continue MFR for an extended period of time.

Cosmetic Surgery Referrals
Tammy Mundy
434.409.3817, SeaRhythmsMassage@gmail.com, searhythms.com

Katherine Alamilla
434.989.4736, Katherine@simplyskincville.com, www.simplyskincville.com/