My career in healthcare began in conventional medicine with a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. After working as a pharmacy technician for several years, I relocated to Arizona from Hawaii. It was then that I began working in physical therapy and oncology rehabilitation as a Physical Therapy Technician. During this time, I pursued a degree in physical therapy to become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), earning certifications that complemented my background in oncology rehabilitation and recovery.

 

While working in outpatient physical therapy, I assisted a Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT) for two years before becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT) myself in 2013. During this time, I became more aware of therapeutic massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), and the benefits of holistic medicine. I have over ten years of experience managing a lymphatic and lymphedema program at an outpatient orthopedic and neurological clinic in Gilbert, Arizona, where I treated all types of lymphatic complications, including those related to cancer, post-op surgical recovery, vascular issues, hormonal imbalances, lymphedema, and lipedema. More recently, I pursued additional certifications in post-op plastic surgery, becoming a Certified Cosmetic Surgery Therapist (CCST), which enables me to treat the ever-growing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery population.

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I started CALM—Carried Away Lymphatic Massage LLC—just over two years ago after recognizing the need for patients to receive full-body lymphatic drainage. Having worked in conventional care, I realized that we were doing a disservice to the community of patients with lymphatic issues by only treating the body parts insurance dictated as the “affected areas.” This approach left the rest of the lymphatic system untouched, preventing full recovery. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to start CALM. It has been incredibly rewarding to be free from the restrictions of conventional care, allowing us to treat the whole lymphatic system and the whole person. I have worked hard to create a relaxing yet healing environment, staffed with knowledgeable and CERTIFIED therapists who can address the needs of people with lymphatic conditions and other medical conditions.