Jaclyn and Megan had the honor of speaking at The Breast Friends Connection in Shrewsbury, MA recently (where there may or may not have been a skit acted out), and it was wonderful to see both some new and some familiar faces. We got the chance to talk about subjects like axillary cording syndrome, […]
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You reach up to pull a glass off the shelf, or to put some dishes away when you’re emptying the dishwasher. Lift your arm up to brush your hair. Reach behind your back to help put your belt on. These are everyday activities that most of us take for granted. The reality is that there
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We now have two treatment rooms up and running here at One River! We’re so pleased to be able to provide lymphedema bandaging, MLD, scar mobilization, oncology massage, and post-cancer soft-tissue rehabilitation in a relaxing and supportive surrounding. We’re big fans of soft lighting, super-comfortable heated tables, and we have a scent-free environment so that
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We’re so proud to be able to offer a number of ways to serve our clients and patients here at One River. But, okay, you’ve got some specific things going on in your body, you’re looking for a session tailored to your needs, and you’d like to know: Which staff member should you make an
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“Team Belanger” was so excited to participate in this year’s LE&RN Global Run/Walk to Fight Lymphatic Diseases this past weekend at beautiful Artesani Park in Boston. We raised $1,367 to help fund research, education, and advocacy for lymphedema, lipedema, and other lymphatic conditions. This is a cause dear to our hearts here at One River,
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We are looking for massage therapists who are trained in MLD (manual lymph drainage) to work as employees as part of this very busy practice! Lymphedema training is a huge plus. Therapists also trained in oncology massage are also a plus, but not a requirement. We have the honor of working with folks with primary
I talk quite a bit about how my massage techniques are gentle and how my treatment room is a “pain-free environment.” But there’s a phenomenon that comes up in many sessions that I like to call “productive discomfort.” It’s fun to say those words during a session, and then watch clients’ eyes light up and
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You might hear it called “top” surgery, “chest masculinization,” “chest reconstruction,” or “FTM or FTN surgery”, but either way, it’s a monumental deal. Sure, surgery itself is a major thing from a physiological point of view, but gender-affirming surgery, something that may help a person to live in a body with physical characteristics that are
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A big thank-you to the folks at Healwell.org for reaching out and asking if I’d like to draw this one up. Check out all the great things they do in hospital and care setting massage here, donate to their work, and for those who want to learn more about metastasis and massage, they have an
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UPDATED MARCH 2021: I am fully vaccinated (Moderna). My work has always centered around keeping my clients safe and feeling relaxed and cared for, and this includes following infection control procedures. This will continue to be my focus moving forward during the COVID-19 crisis. My practice follows Practice Guidelines recommended by the Federation of State
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