Canyonland Healing Arts

10/25/2021

What is Manual Lymph Drainage and who needs it?

MLD is a very gentle, hands-on therapy which improves the flow of lymph and interstitial fluid throughout the body. The techniques are adapted to follow the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.

MLD is recommended before and after surgery to reduce swelling and enhance the natural healing process. This specialized treatment is frequently prescribed by plastic surgeons during the recovery phase after liposuction to reduce swelling and fibrosis. In lymphedema therapy, MLD is used to re-route the flow of lymph around blocked areas. The light, rhythmic action of MLD therapy has a soothing effect on the nervous system, promoting a parasympathetic response and analgesic benefits.

MLD can be helpful for patients who are dealing with:
Post-traumatic edema (sprains, whiplash, hematoma)
Post-surgical edema
Lymphedema (chronic swelling caused by damage to the lymphatic system)
Lipedema (a common connective tissue disorder that affects 11% of women)
Lyme disease
Auto-immune disorders (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma)
Neurological conditions (complex regional pain syndrome)
Migraines
Tinnitus
Fibrocystic breast disease
Pregnancy edema
Diabetes
Inflammation

Who should not receive manual lymph drainage therapy?
MLD is not recommended if you have a fever, untreated congestive heart failure, acute cellulitis (skin infection), or untreated deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Callie Christopherson, LMT is a certified manual lymph drainage therapist who is dedicated to the well-being of her clients. Call today if you would like to discuss whether MLD is the right therapy for you.
(435)817-6587

07/16/2021

Myofascial Release therapy is what we do at Canyonland Healing Arts. We love helping people with Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome feel better!
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https://www.verywellhealth.com/myofascial-release-for-fibromyalgia-715642

Learn the science behind myofascial release for fibromyalgia and see how effective of a treatment it is for treating fibromyalgia.

06/21/2021

"Patients with fibromyalgia have some distinctive muscular abnormalities, not in the muscles themselves, but in the connective tissue that encases them, the fascia. Biopsies show an unusually high number of immune cells, and excess collagen. There is growing data that pain from the fascia generates fibromyalgia muscle pain, and this has been my personal, clinical, and research experience.

Two European studies found that after twenty sessions of Myofascial Release therapy, which focuses on gently stretching the fascia that surrounds every muscle, fibromyalgia subjects reported significant pain reduction. What is really great, though, is that they also showed long-lasting pain relief, with reduced levels after one month and six months after their last session.

MFR is by far the most effective treatment I have found to unstick the fascia and reduce fibromyalgia pain. The therapy reduces the fight-or-flight nervous system influences and studies have shown that gentle stretching of the fascia activates a relaxation response.

Unfortunately, 'myofascial release' has become widely and inappropriately used as a generic term for deep tissue massage, and many practitioners confuse the two. Some athletic trainers also teach foam roller techniques that they call myofascial release. Deep tissue massage and foam rolling is not helpful in fibromyalgia. When I refer to myofascial release I mean the gentle prolonged stretching of the fascia of the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release approach."

Ginevra Liptan, M.D., author of The Fibro Manual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide For You and Your Doctor

04/05/2021

Each of the massage therapists at Canyonland Healing Arts have trained with John Barnes and are highly skilled Myofascial Release practitioners with years of experience. In this interview, John discusses the origin and principles behind his unique and effective approach to healing, which he has been practicing and teaching for 60 years.

Interview with John F Barnes: The “Father of Myofascial Release” During this interview with Dr. Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD, John F Barnes, PT, LMT, shares his ea...

11/05/2020

10/28/2020

Fascinating research!

In laboratory studies, Stanford School of Medicine researchers have found a way to regenerate the cartilage that eases movement between bones.

10/23/2020

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10/15/2020

Did you know that Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy can benefit horses too?

A horse’s structural alignment can be altered by fascial restrictions. This can lead to difficulties maintaining a gait, a loss of power, or lack of flexibility. Fascial restrictions also commonly create lameness, pain, behavioral changes and fatigue. MFR can help prevent and treat all these issues, while regular treatments can help your horse stay healthier and recover from injury faster.

Mirrored dysfunction

Often, a horse and rider influence each other through the imbalances in their bodies. If your seat bones are uneven in the saddle, you’re causing your pelvis and spine to tilt. The difference in pressure will ask your horse to bend and lift his back asymmetrically, creating torsion in his body. Over time, his fascia will restrict and lead to training difficulties.

As a rider, you should consider booking your own myofascial release session. Doing so will benefit both you and your horse!

By Tamara Thomas, PT

Visit CanyonlandHealing.com for more information about booking this therapy for yourself or your horse in Southern Utah.

09/22/2020

Callie has one appointment available this week, on Thursday at 11:30 am. Schedule online and say you saw this post to receive 20% off!

Callie Christopherson, LMT is an advanced therapist specializing in The John Barnes Myofascial Release Approach. Her mission is to help you get out of pain a...

07/14/2020

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