Effective therapy for people with
swelling...
Susan Barker
Lymphoedema Therapist
Dip RM, CLT (Casley-Smith)
AMT 2-7675, LAA Accredited
Dip RM, CLT (Casley-Smith)
AMT 2-7675, LAA Accredited
Welcome to the website of Susan
Barker Lymphoedema Therapist
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Lymphatic TherapySwelling
can be caused by lots of different things, some which respond well to
treatment with Lymphatic Therapy include, swollen ankles, swelling
post surgery, fluid retention brought on by menopause, swelling from an
injury such as an ankle sprain, swelling from RSI, general
congestion and Lymphoedema.
Lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic system doesn't function correctly. Protein and fluid build up in the body tissues, and because the lymphatic system can't remove it, swelling occurs.
The Lymphatic system can be disrupted for many reasons; one of the most common of these is lymph node removal during surgery for treatment of cancer, particularly breast cancer. People may also be born with a dysfunctional lymphatic system.
Lymphatic Therapy is aimed at managing and reducing swelling/lymphoedema and is comprised of 5 main aspects of treatment: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Bandaging & compression garments, Decongestive exercise, Skin care and a Home program.
Please click the menu links above for more information on each aspect of treatment.
The most requested aspect is MLD, which is like a very gentle sort of massage, this is Susan's specialty.
Lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic system doesn't function correctly. Protein and fluid build up in the body tissues, and because the lymphatic system can't remove it, swelling occurs.
The Lymphatic system can be disrupted for many reasons; one of the most common of these is lymph node removal during surgery for treatment of cancer, particularly breast cancer. People may also be born with a dysfunctional lymphatic system.
Lymphatic Therapy is aimed at managing and reducing swelling/lymphoedema and is comprised of 5 main aspects of treatment: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Bandaging & compression garments, Decongestive exercise, Skin care and a Home program.
Please click the menu links above for more information on each aspect of treatment.
The most requested aspect is MLD, which is like a very gentle sort of massage, this is Susan's specialty.
:: About Susan
Susan has been working in the
healthcare industry for 5 years. She is a fully qualified Lymphoedema
Therapist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Reflexologist and Reiki Master.
Her specialties include Manual Lymphatic Drainage to treat lymphoedema
and other swelling, injury management, relaxation and treatment of
headaches.
:: Practice Details
Susan runs a convenient and cost
effective mobile service on to the Northern Beaches region of Cairns in
Far North Queensland. Suburbs include: Palm Cove, Clifton Beach,
Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, Trinity Park and Smithfield.
:: Appointment FAQ
Length: usually 60-90mins
Cost: $60
Method of payment: cash or cheque
Health fund rebates: if you are covered for Remedial Massage you should be able to claim a portion of your treatment costs from your insurer.
Cost: $60
Method of payment: cash or cheque
Health fund rebates: if you are covered for Remedial Massage you should be able to claim a portion of your treatment costs from your insurer.