My focus is on wellness, prevention, and helping clients move out of chronic pain and into the patterns their bodies once knew and thrived in.
The lymphatic system, breathing mechanics, circulation, and movement patterns are deeply connected. When one area becomes restricted—whether from stress, mouth breathing, injury, surgery, day-to-day compensation, or our tendency toward protective “bracing patterns”—fluid circulation and nervous system balance can be affected throughout the body.
By integrating manual lymphatic drainage, craniofacial and airway-centered manual therapy, breathing mechanics, and functional movement retraining, I work to restore these natural pathways. By addressing restrictions in the head, neck, jaw, rib cage, diaphragm, and pelvic floor, we can improve the relationship and fascial alignment between these pivotal areas.
As these systems begin working together more efficiently, circulation improves, inflammation and congestion decrease, chronic pain and tension often resolve, and breathing patterns become more efficient—supporting healthier movement patterns throughout the body.
Each session combines hands-on therapy with education and simple exercises so clients leave with tools to support their body’s natural flow long after the session ends.
This integrative approach helps improve lymphatic flow, restore mobility, and support lasting changes in how the body moves and functions.
When the body’s systems are able to regulate, flow and move efficiently, healing and resilience follow.
This integrative approach may be helpful if you are experiencing:
Head, Neck & Jaw Issues
Breathing & Airway Dysfunction
Lymphatic Congestion & Inflammation
Movement & Postural Imbalances
* Please note after 20 years of manual therapy, I have created this approach because this has significantly helped me treat my clients with:
So if you have been to therapy for any of the above pain issues, and have not had results, I have treated all of them and am constantly evaluating and treating the entire system (your body) throughout my manual therapy sessions.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Certified
Buccal Massage & Myofascial Release/Lymphatic Drainage Face - Certified
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Myofascial Release
Acupressure/Meridian Balancing
Strain Counterstrain
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Passive and Active Assistive Stretching
Functional Mobilization
Manual facilitation of correct sitting and standing posture.
Using the SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment), and a series of other functional mobility and motor control tests, your licensed physical therapist will perform a 90 minute comprehensive functional movement and postural assessment.
The SFMA assesses 10 functional movement patterns of your body from your head to your feet, and the quantity and quality of your movement is observed and noted. Your therapist will break down the patterns and determine if your movement patterns are normal or limited. They will then identify if your limitation is due to lack of mobility (mechanical joint/tissue restrictions) or decreased stability (lack of strength)
A treatment plan will be developed to address the patient's primary complaint of pain, discomfort, restriction or weakness; however your entire body/system will be addressed as part of the evaluation and treatment. Our goal is to restore more efficient movement patterns in your body, which have often been altered due to muscles imbalances and structural misalignment. These issues have often resulted from poor postural awareness and repetitive strain on the body from sports, work, raising children, or just life!
75 Minute Visit
