Professional Services

Keep the risks at bay with good Lymphoedema management and periodic regular sessions. Sessions usually last about an hour and a half and are conducted in a professional and non-judgemental manner respecting client confidentiality.

Consultation pricing

Lymphoedema
Initial session of 2 hours $120.00 including GST
Consecutive sessions of 1 hour $85.00 including GST
A number of appointments are needed, depending on the symptoms

Natural therapies (aromatherapy, reiki, remedial massage)
Session of 1½ hours $90.00

Cancellations
If you must cancel an appointment, please give me more than 24 hours notice. Otherwise, lost revenue by not notifying me will incur a fee.

What to expect from a lymphoedema consultation

Clients may come to me following a referral from their Medical Practitioner, Oncologists or Breast Care Nurse. They may also book with me directly after their own search for a MLD CDT therapist. The initial session is two hours. During this time I:

• take a medical history
• discuss contra-indications
• measure the affected limb
• exercise the affected limb
• demonstrate breathing techniques applicable to the lymph flow
• give advice on travel by air and car
• give advice on skin care
• explain how to self massage or how a spouse or friend can assist with massage
• explain the use of compression garments and where to obtain them
• discuss possible life style changes to relieve the stress
• give nutritional advice, eg on juicing
• discuss the importance of practices like meditation, thai chi, polarity therapy and yoga
• treat the affected limb

Testimonials

"My GP asked me to visit Christina in May 2006 for Lymphatic Drainage Therapy to my right leg. I have attended regularly ever since, and have been helped greatly by the massage and the caring of other problems associated with my lymphoedema .

Christina is a very dedicated professional and knowledgeable person, who treats each patient with sensitivity and care. I have received great benefit from this treatment, and highly recommend it for anyone suffering with lymphoedema or other associated problems."

Sincerely,

Nancy Beard
September 2008

Treatment of affected area

The client lies on the treatment table while the Vodder technique is performed on the upper body for lymphoedema of the arm.



Initial treatments should be on a daily basis. Occasionally a second appointment is needed on the same day. After three consecutive days of treatment, the pain and tension in the limb should be feeling much improved.

Bandaging takes place after each session for a twenty four hour period. In about a week the oedema will be reduced.

Treatments can then continue with two or three sessions a week followed by a maintenance stage of treament every 5 to 6 weeks.

Clients are given breathing technique instructions to continue after the session. Treatments usually take one hour and in some cases up to two hours.

Working the limb with MLD gives clients new hope and makes it possible for them to manage the symptoms of lymphoedema better.

For the most successful outcome there needs to be a commitment on the clients part and a willingness to be open to dealing with psychological issues that may come up, knowing that they will be treated with understanding and compassion by the therapist. The client goes home with renewed hope and instructions for exercises and care of their Lymphoedema.

Some examples of MLD treatment with before and after images

'We are all meant to be well'