Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Therapy

This service offers soft-tissue mobilization techniques appropriate for facilitation of improved range of motion of the upper extremities and resolution of soft tissue adhesions and scarring. Our trained therapist addresses Axillary Web Syndrome (cording), postural and scapular dysfunction as well as upper-quadrant soft-tissue changes following breast cancer surgery and radiation therapy. Patients will be provided education on possible risk of lymphedema, on self-care, infection-prevention and benefits of appropriate and safe exercise routine to promote mobility and reduce chance for cancer recurring. Currently treated patients for cancer can benefit from improvement of range of motion after surgery to be able to get into the right position for radiation part of their treatment. Soft-tissue mobilization and manual lymph drainage after surgery can improve healing, reduce discomforts from cording formation, scar and other adhesions. This approach can be also helpful later after the cancer treatment completion if the symptoms are still present and limiting.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Therapy Rates:

$110 - 40 minutes
$165 - 60 minutes
$205 - 75 minutes

Rehabilitative Therapy

Each session consists of the 3 following components:

  • Assessment and Orthopedic Massage Therapy

  • Functional Range Conditioning and other Corrective Exercises

  • Self-care coaching to prevent and rehabilitate from chronic/acute pain

During the manual therapy part of the session we also use tools such as Myofascial Cupping, Kinesiology Taping, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and other synergistic tools and advanced techniques as needed.

Rehabilitative Therapy Rates:

$110 - 40 minutes
$165 - 60 minutes
$205 - 75 minutes

Currently not accepting new patients for this service.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD - Vodder Technique)

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) provides treatment to clients with edema (swelling) triggered by traumatic event, such as injury (sprain, strain), surgery, dental treatment, whiplash, hematoma (severe bruising), also clients suffering from migraines & headaches, tinnitus, benign breast disease, lipedema, neuropathy, clients with compromised lymphatic flow due to lyme disease, skin burn, diabetes, fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatique Syndrome etc. This therapy can be selected for its general benefits of improved lymphatic drainage and symptoms of heaviness, tightness and limited range of motion due to swelling. Clients that are not sure what’s the cause of their swelling are also suggested to choose this service.

Manual Lymph Drainage Rates:

$110 - 40 minutes
$165 - 60 minutes
$205 - 75 minutes

Important: If the swelling has had a very quick onset, you are experiencing pain, redness, heat on touch, and/or you travelled recently by a plane, seek a medical doctor immediately without any delay.

Lymphedema Therapy

This is a therapy for patients diagnosed with primary (born with) or secondary lymphedema (degeneration of lymphatic vessels, removal of or damage to lymph nodes, multifactorial lymphedema, obesity lymphedema, infection as filariasis etc.)
Lymphedema is a chronic disease that makes the lymphatic system dysfunctional and causes mild to severe swelling, limited range of motion, skin changes, tissue fibrosis. This progressive condition needs lifetime maintenance as there is no cure for lymphedema. The main goals include reducing risk of severe skin infection, improving lymphedema symptoms (edema volume, physical discomfort, heaviness, limited mobility and difficulty to fit into regular-sized clothes and shoes) and patient self-care education.

Our Certified Lymphedema Therapist uses Manual Lymph Drainage, Complete Decongestive Therapy if needed, including short-stretch compression bandaging, skin and nail care education, patient-appropriate exercises, guidance and measuring for custom-made compression garments.

One session of Lymphedema Treatment is set for 75 minutes. Most hospitals don’t have the opportunity to spent enough time with patient for this treatment. However sufficient amount of time per visit along with their appropriate frequency lead to faster lymphedema reduction in overall fewer sessions.

Currently we are unable to serve clients with genital lymphedema and open wounds.

Lymphedema Therapy Rates:

$165 - 60 minutes
$205 - 75 minutes

Important: If the swelling has had a very quick onset, you are experiencing pain, redness, heat on touch, and/or you travelled recently by a plane, seek a medical doctor immediately without any delay.

Consultation Services and Health Coaching

Examples of the topics for our consultation are self-care for injury and disease prevention, mobility and exercise routines, workspace adjustments, sleeping issues, self-massage techniques to relieve pain, acute pain protocol and making changes to current lifestyle etc.

To schedule your coaching session or receive more information, contact Eva at eva@menlomassage.com

Consultation Services Rates:

$65 - 30 minutes
$90 - 45 minutes

Our Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Please be advised that cancellations and rescheduling requests made up to 48 hours before a scheduled appointment will be processed without a penalty. Cancellations and rescheduling requests made 48 hours or less before an appointment will be subject to a charge of the full service rate. We ask that you please reschedule or cancel at least 2 days before the beginning of your appointment. The scheduled appointment is non-transferrable and cannot be used by other person unless previously agreed on. We thank you for respecting our policy.

Payment

The payment is collected in person after completing the service. These forms of payment are accepted: credit/debit card, check, Apple Pay, Android Pay and most HSA/FSA cards.

We do not store and accept cash at our location, unless you wish to provide gratuity in cash, which is never expected and always appreciated.

Insurance

Currently we are not accepting insurance, however we can provide you with an invoice/super bill that you can use for the health insurance reimbursement. Contact your physician to fill out a prescription form for you (download our pre-filled form below). Based on your prescription, we will create an invoice that will include all necessary codes of CTP procedures, modalities along with Eva’s National Provider Identifier (NPI) #. NPI is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. The NPI is a unique identification number for covered health care providers.

Contact Eva at eva@menlomassage.com with questions.