Tag Archives: lymphedema

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The primary reason people received massage was for medical or health reasons.

Forty-three percent of adult Americans who had a massage between July 2012 and July 2013 received it for medical or health reasons such as pain management, soreness/stiffness/spasms, injury rehabilitation, or overall wellness, a number that did not change from 2012.

Eighty-eight percent agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain.
Thirty-two percent of massage consumers had a massage for relaxation/stress reduction between July 2012 and July 2013.

If you are experiencing chronic pain, discomfort, swelling or lymphedema, you can contact:

Christina M. Mitchell, LMT, PFT, MLD/CDP, Certified Medical Massage Practitioner, Certified Lymphedema Therapist in Naples.

(239) 293-0960
email: iamchristinamitchell@gmail.com

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Christina M. Mitchell, LMT, MLD/CDP is pleased to announce that she has acquired a certification as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Providing a complete manual lymph drainage program as well as skin care, edema specific exercise programs, compression garments and compression bandaging for volume reduction.

Treating  a variety of swelling disorders from lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, burns, lipedma, and swelling from orthopedic and aesthetic procedures. MLD can also help with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, insomnia, depression, stress, edema due to pregnancy, sinus and ear congestion, scar tissue softening, acne and traumatized tissue. It is also recommended to receive a manual lymph drainage treatment about once a month to maintain your health by detoxifying the body.