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Complete Decongestive Therapy

 

Complete Decongestive Therapy

The Gold Standard for management of lymphedema, chronic edema, lipedema and more…


 

Complete Decongestive Therapy – an intensive therapy program that is considered the gold standard of care for lymphedema that has progressed past phase 1. Complete Decongestive Therapy includes the following:

  • Education on the latest evidence-based ways to prevent and manage your edema

  • Scar tissue and manual lymph drainage massage

  • Compression bandaging using short-stretch lymphedema bandages

  • Custom compression garment fitting

  • Appropriate exercise prescription

  • Skin care

 

Meet our complete Decongestive Therapy Team


SHannon Lawrence, REgistered Physiotherapist, CLT-LANA

Shannon Lawrence has worked in the field of lymphedema for several decades, with most of her focus in the early years being breast cancer related lymphedema. Recognizing a need in the North Island for more comprehensive care, she sought out training to become a certified lymphedema therapist. She was trained through Klose Academy, an organization known for their evidence based, high quality education. After completing her certification, Shannon has gone on to write the Lymphology Association of North America certification exam - the highest level of certification for a lymphedema therapist.

LANA Certification signifies a therapist who has:

Completed a rigorous 135-hour training program through an accredited lymphedema therapy school.

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge by passing a voluntary, accredited certification examination.

Committed to ongoing education and staying up-to-date with the latest lymphedema management techniques.

By choosing a LANA Certified Lymphedema Specialist, you can trust that you're in the hands of a dedicated professional with the specialized skills and experience necessary to provide you with the most effective lymphedema care and treatment.


Shannon works closely with wound care teams, local pharmacies and physicians to provide comprehensive care, custom compression garment fitting and guidance for complex and chronic edema.

 

Rachel Hatfield, Registered Massage Therapist

Rachel is a talented and caring registered massage therapist. She has obtained Level Three certification from the Vodder School International - a very thorough and specialized program for manual lymph drainage massage and complete decongestive therapy.

She works closely with Shannon to provide comprehensive edema management to patients in the North Island.