post cosmetic surgery FAQs & support If you’ve had liposuction, BBL, abdominoplasty a face lift etc., you will need some recovery support.  I am a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapist (Klose) with specialized training in this area.  What is my … Continue reading →

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Those of you that have known me for a while know that I struggle with sugar addiction. Managing temptation and anxiety since March, I see more clearly how our gut health can be improved with lymphatic drainage – it can reduce bloating, calm the … Continue reading →

Lymphedema Facts you may not know March 6th is World Lymphedema Day.  As a certified manual lymphatic drainage therapist I want to help spread the word about lympedema, what it is and how you can get assistance. Boston’s Zakim Bridge … Continue reading →

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy What is MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) massage? MLD is a specialized form of massage that moves the lymphatic fluid back into the circulatory system. Helps post traumatic edema: sports injuries, bruising, whiplash, sprains, tinnitus, and migraine headaches. … Continue reading →

Addiction Recovery Support September is Recovery Month so I’m dedicating this newsletter to a brief overview of how massage therapy can be used in the recovery process. I’ve been working with this population since June 2015 with patients at a … Continue reading →

Cancer Support Massage Since I opened my massage therapy practice in 2005, I’ve noticed an increase in cancer among my clients and their friends and family. I received specialized training to practice cancer support massage in 2011 and often people … Continue reading →

Therapeutic massage for pain, illness, injury and stress conditions are eligible for FSA pre-tax spending.   A letter of medical necessity from your PCP has more recently become necessary for FSA approval. ABK can provide receipts necessary for FSA submission. … Continue reading →

Stress, diet and sleep habits factor into how the body responds to/handles pain. Massage therapy works on many levels to lessen/eliminate pain.  The body of research on massage and X (X = pain, nausea, anxiety, fatigue, depression, cancer, migraines, stroke recovery, … Continue reading →

“I decided to try massage therapy when I injured my back a few years ago.  After about a month of massage therapy with Nina, my pain had decreased dramatically. Almost 3 years have passed, and I’m still receiving massage therapy … Continue reading →

ABK has been graced since 2008 with a rotating gallery by local fine artist Allison Coelho Picone. ABK appreciates displaying Allison’s artwork because of the healing quality present.  Clients have commented that Allison’s work encourages deep peace.  Her Queen Anne’s Lace series (honoring the … Continue reading →