An OT-led clinical practice
18 years of clinical experience. A doctorate, advanced certifications, and a deep commitment to getting it right for every person she sees.
OTD · OTR/L · LMT
CKTP · MLD-C · CPST · CLT-LANA · ALM
Dr. Shanie Dasrath is a doctoral-level occupational therapist, licensed massage therapist, and CLT-LANA certified lymphedema therapist with 18 years of clinical experience. Her advanced training spans the full spectrum of lymphatic care — lymphedema and lipedema management, head and neck lymphedema, post-surgical recovery after cancer treatment, and plastic surgery rehabilitation.
What sets Dr. Shanie apart is the depth she brings to every session. Her background in therapeutic massage, kinesio-taping, pelvic floor function, and movement-based care isn't a separate menu of services — it's a clinical foundation that informs how she assesses tissue, reads the body, and treats the whole person. Fascial restrictions, breathing patterns, postural tension — these things matter in lymphatic care, and Dr. Shanie is trained to address them.
Her goal is simple: to provide the kind of specialized, unhurried, individualized care that gets results — for every person who walks through the door.
This is a small, intentional practice built around one belief: that unhurried, individualized care produces better outcomes — for every person, every time.
Every client receives Dr. Shanie's complete clinical attention — not a preset routine, not a rushed appointment. Care that is actually worth your time and delivers results that last.
To provide lymphatic and rehabilitative care that is rarely found in a single practice — by staying small, staying specialized, and never compromising on clinical standards.
A practice where every person who walks through the door leaves better than they came — because they were truly seen, heard, and cared for as an individual.
Every visit is intentional from the moment you book to the moment you leave.
We review your history, what you're experiencing in your body, and what you most want to change — before we do anything else.
You'll leave with clear guidance on what to book, how often, and what realistic progress looks like — no guesswork, no upselling.
Treatment is tailored to what your body needs that day — whether that's swelling reduction, pain relief, post-op recovery, or functional support.
You'll leave with simple home strategies and education so the work we do together keeps going between visits.
Dr. Shanie has pursued certifications that make her better at serving you — not for the letters after her name, but for the depth they add to your care.
Business Owner & Educator — founder of Lymphatic Care and Wellness, Ankeny IA
ACOLS Instructor — teaches Manual Lymphatic Drainage and lymphedema therapy courses to other clinicians nationally
Occupational Therapy — outpatient rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and pediatric settings
Lymphatic Specialization — Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), post-surgical lymphatic care, and advanced lymphedema management
Therapeutic Bodywork — deep tissue, trigger point release, and myofascial technique, integrated into lymphatic care when clinically indicated
Pelvic Floor Awareness — a clinical foundation that informs how Dr. Shanie reads posture, breathing, and tissue tension across the whole body
Appointments available Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm.
Evening appointments by request. Located in Ankeny, IA.