Therapy Services

Manual Therapy 

Treatment will vary based on client’s needs:

Manual therapy focused on specific muscle groups or body parts:

  • chest and abdominal region (diaphragm, psoas, abdominals, ribcage, sternum, pectoral muscles, subscap, etc) to increase posture, breathing, decreasing back pain and improving mobility and wellness

  • head and neck to decrease headaches, TMJ, stiffness, pain

  • back, hips and glutes to decrease pain, improve mobility and balance

  • knees, shoulders, elbows, hands, feet to decrease pain to these regions, improve mobility and function

Techniques utilized can range from:

  • Connective Tissue Therapy (CTT)

  • Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)

  • Trigger Point Release (TPR)

  • Range of Motion (ROM) movements and stretching

  • Use of various tools

Scar Management

Utilization of various modalities to address old and new scars following any surgical intervention (plastic or orthopedic) or trauma to prevent adhesions, restrictions of movement & range of motion, increase functional mobility, and daily functional activities.

Modalities and types of scar tissue treated include:

  • Manual techniques

  • Kinesiotaping

  • Fibrotic tissue mobilization

  • Desensitization of scars

  • Improving healing time following plastic surgery

  • Breast Augmentation

  • Mastectomy / Reconstructive Breast Surgery

  • Abdominoplasty

  • Orthopedic surgery - Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Hand, Ankle

  • Radiation Fibrosis

  • Fibrotic Lymphedema Tissue

Lymphedema

Treatment will vary based on client’s needs:

Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) can occur following:

  • Mastectomy

  • Lymph Node Removal

  • Post Cancer Surgery / Radiation

  • Primary & Secondary Lymphedema

  • Lipedema

  • Lipo-Lymphedema

  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

CDT Components

  • MLD

  • Skin Care

  • Exercises

  • Bandaging and/or Compression

  • Education

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

Gentle manual technique used to address:

  • Post Operative Care following:

    • plastic surgery - Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, etc

    • orthopedic surgery - Knee, hip, shoulder, hand etc

    • cancer surgery - mastectomy, lymph node removal, radiation

  • Edema/Swelling

  • Pain Management

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Fibromyalgia

  • TMJ

  • Chronic Headaches/ Migraine Headaches

  • Detoxification

    Laser Therapy

    Low Level Laser Therapy to treat lymphedema, edema, scars, tight muscles, improve healing time of damaged tissues, manage pain.

    Client Education

    Education will vary based on individual’s needs and treatment plan, but can include things like:

  • Instructions on Home Exercise Programs (HEP)

  • Stretching Techniques and Exercises

  • Self MLD protocols

KinesioTaping

Kinesio-Tape (KT) is therapeutic tape made from 100% cotton fibers or a durable synthetic fabric

  • Has a special elastic core that creates a unidirectional elastic stretch in length that provides stable support with no range of motion restriction

  • It’s adhesive is latex free, hypo-allergenic and can be worn for several days lasting through humidity, sweat, showers and exercises comfortably

  • KT works by gently lifting the skin and decompressing the layers of fascia

  • This allows for better lymphatic fluid movement, decreases swelling and improves circulation

  • KT can help to reduce tissue pressure which may reduce pain and discomfort

  • With correct application of the tape, it can provide support to muscles and joints

Kinesio-Tape can use utilized in treatment of:

  • lymphedema

  • swelling/edema from trauma

  • providing support to joint structures for improved mobility and function

  • treatment of scars

  • trigger-point release

  • facilitate posture

  • decrease pain

Yoga

Yoga sessions are 1:1 and tailored with the individual in mind to promote optimal health benefits, learn the correct alignment with each asana (yoga posture/shape), activate the necessary muscles and engage the correct joints to prevent injury.

Benefits of yoga include but are not limited to:

  • Improving strength and balance

  • Assist with the flow of lymph

  • Improve circulation of blood

  • Relief of low back pain

  • Ease symptoms of arthritis

  • Heart health benefits

  • Increases relaxation, improved sleep

  • Increase energy levels and enhance mood

  • Stress reducer

  • Improves and promotes better self-care routines

Gainesville, FL 32608

Dr. Shanie Dasrath MOT, OTD, OTR/L, LMT, CKTP, MLD-C, CPST, CLT-LANA, ALM, CYT-200
OT12761 MA98457

 

NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS/CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.