LYMPHATIC SERVICES

COSMETIC SURGERY LYMPHATIC RECOVERY

This service is for anyone who has undergone cosmetic surgery consisting of, but not limited to, abdominoplasty, breast reduction, liposuction, breast augmentation, facelift, brachioplasty, BBL, etc. Typical healing post operatively is up to 12 months. Lymphatic recovery is a very gentle and calming technique to help reduce swelling, reduce pain, reduce risk for fibrosis and improve healing rates in the early weeks after surgery. Please defer to your surgeon’s protocol on when to start lymphatic recovery sessions.

LYMPHEDEMA EVALUATION + TREATMENT SESSIONS

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling disorder typically caused by a disruption in the lymphatic system or the venous system. Disruptions can be caused by an oncology diagnosis (surgery, radiation, treatment), chronic venous disease, immobility (MS, ALS, spina bifida, etc).

During the evaluation, the therapist will assess your lymphedema, create a treatment plan and initiate treatment. As a lymphedema patient, the therapist will provide all resources from the reduction treatment phase to maintenance phase for garments and necessary products for long term success. If you have been discharged from a previous lymphedema provider and would like to continue occasional maintenance therapy and monitoring, please start with evaluation and then can continue with treatment sessions.

ONCOLOGY WELLNESS EVALUATION + TREATMENT SESSIONS

Have you been diagnosed with cancer? Do you feel a little lost on where to start with combating side effects? Do you want to prepare to be your strongest for surgery? Do you want another advocate in your corner? Our oncology wellness evaluation is recommended for those during their continuum of treatment of cancer. This evaluation will include a thorough assessment of medical history, functional tests and measures, 3D volume scanning to monitor lymphedema risk, creating plan of care to address side effects from cancer treatment and your personal goals.

POSTNATAL LYMPHATICS

Manual lymphatic drainage for post pregnancy is a very gentle technique to assist your body in clearing out excess fluid that your body naturally accumulated during pregnancy. This is a light touch, relaxing massage and your therapist will also have you engage in some lymphatic exercises during your session. This is best for those who have bloating, residual leg or hand swelling, painful breasts from mastitis/engorgement, have had C section or just wanting to assist their body with healing after child birth. If you have had a C section, we recommend you wait 2-3 weeks before your first session.

KATHERINE WRIGHT, PT, DPT, CLT

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, CERTIFIED LYMPHATIC SPECIALIST

Katherine received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Creighton University in 2012, where she also played D1 NCAA women’s soccer for the BlueJays. In 2015, she graduated from AT Still University in Mesa, AZ with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She went on to obtain her Certification in Lymphedema Therapy in 2020 from the Casley-Smith International program. Katherine dedicates her career to providing individualized, quality care to all of her patients.

Katherine joins R+R integrative medicine with a strong passion for lymphatic health and oncology wellness. During her 10 year career as a doctor of physical therapy, Katherine has worked in all settings from Intensive Care Unity to Cancer Rehab. She found her biggest passion after losing her mother in 2019 to metastatic breast cancer and finding that education before treatment, empowerment and strength is so important for the oncology population.

Outside of work, Katherine lives with her husband Tommy and their 2 dogs, Holly and Zeus, in Weatherford, TX. When Katherine isn’t working, she is chasing her husband around the country as he plays professional baseball. Her personal interests include exercising, yoga and she is an avid reader (love a good historical fiction book).