Every service at LCW is delivered by a deeply trained clinician with advanced certifications — someone who understands your body and builds your care around your actual goals. Function-focused, whole-body, and genuinely individualized.
The kind of care that actually moves the needle — because every session is built on real clinical expertise.
Clinical Vodder-technique MLD — the gold standard in lymphatic therapy. A precise, medically grounded technique performed by a CLT-LANA certified therapist with in-depth clinical knowledge of the lymphatic system.
Preventive and maintenance lymphatic drainage to support immune function, reduce puffiness, improve circulation, promote overall fluid balance, and activate a deep nervous system reset throughout the body.
General Wellness · Immune Support · Nervous System ResetComprehensive management for diagnosed or suspected lymphedema and lipedema — including Complete Decongestive Therapy, compression guidance, and individualized home programs.
CLT-LANA Certified · Complex CasesSpecialized lymphatic support in the critical days and weeks after surgery. Targets swelling, fibrosis prevention, and scar tissue mobility — helping you heal faster and more completely.
Post-Surgery · Swelling · FibrosisSpecialized care for lipedema — addressing pain, heaviness, and tissue changes through manual therapy, education, and individualized management strategies.
Pain Relief · Tissue ManagementGentle MLD applied to the face and neck — reduces puffiness, supports sinus drainage, improves skin clarity, and promotes a lifted, refreshed appearance without harsh techniques.
Face · Sinus · Skin ClarityYour body is doing extraordinary work. Manual lymphatic drainage during pregnancy offers gentle, targeted support for the swelling, heaviness, and fluid retention that often accompanies each trimester — without compression, without pressure, without stress on your body or your baby. Sessions are safe, deeply calming, and adapted to where you are in your pregnancy. Many clients also find MLD supports better sleep and a noticeable reduction in that bone-tired feeling that no amount of rest seems to touch.
Prenatal · Swelling Relief · Nervous System RestWhether you're currently in treatment or rebuilding your strength afterward, your lymphatic system is carrying a heavy load. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, evidence-informed therapy that works with your body's natural healing process — not against it.
During treatment, MLD can help ease chemotherapy-related fatigue, reduce fluid buildup from surgical procedures, and offer your nervous system a rare window of true rest. After treatment, it supports recovery from lymphedema (e.g., post-mastectomy, post-pelvic surgery), radiation fibrosis, and the lingering heaviness that can persist long after your last appointment with your oncologist.
This work is unhurried. Dr. Shanie brings both the clinical training and the personal attentiveness that oncology clients deserve — a space where your body is met with care, not urgency.
In Treatment · Post-Treatment · Oncology CareAs a licensed massage therapist with advanced clinical training, Dr. Shanie integrates therapeutic bodywork into lymphatic care when indicated — working with fascial restrictions, trigger points, myofascial tension, and the musculoskeletal patterns that directly affect lymphatic flow and tissue health.
For established patients who need dedicated bodywork alongside their lymphatic treatment, focused sessions are available by conversation.
Dr. Shanie's training in pelvic function is a clinical lens that deepens every session — whether lymphatic care or therapeutic massage. Understanding how the pelvic floor connects to posture, breathing, fluid movement, and tissue tension means your care is always informed by a whole-body picture.
Packages are designed for clients committed to a course of treatment — whether managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or maintaining results over time. All packages are prepaid and non-refundable once initiated.
Every service at LCW is delivered by a deeply trained clinician who understands why your body is doing what it's doing — and how to actually help it change.
Every session begins with a thorough intake — reviewing your history, your goals, and what your body is dealing with — so your care is built around you from the start.
The highest credential in lymphatic therapy, applied using the original evidence-based Vodder method — precise, structured, and backed by advanced clinical knowledge across every session.
Dr. Shanie sees every client personally, with her complete clinical focus. No rushed appointments — just care that is built around you.
OT training — combined with pelvic floor awareness, lymphatic expertise, and licensed massage therapy — means every session draws on a fuller picture of how your body works as a connected system.
Every client leaves with education and strategies to support their progress between sessions — because lasting results require more than an appointment.
Lymphatic Care and Wellness operates from a private, dedicated clinical suite in Ankeny, IA — designed specifically for manual therapy. The space is separate from general living areas, ensuring a quiet, professional, and confidential environment for every appointment.
Appointments available Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm.
Evening appointments by request. Located in Ankeny, IA.