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| Meet The Therapist Name__Lisa Batey, LMT, CLT Address_28 Berkeley Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Email: lb_massagetherapy@yahoo.com What inspired you to become involved in LymphedemaTherapy? My interest in massage stemmed from successful use of deep tissue work for swimming-related shoulder injuries. When I started massage school, I thought I wanted to work strictly with athletes, and always, in the back of my mind, I wanted to help people..not just offer spa treatment, but really aid in healing. I was introduced to Manual Lymphatic Drainage during the first semester, loved the modality (the actual hands-on work), and eagerly awaited 4th semester when the intro class was offered. By the end of the intro class, I was completely hooked on the entire concept of the work. Breast cancer also runs in my family, so it came naturally to project this healing/ helping nature on a condition that hits so close to home Where did you study and how long? I have a BA in Economics from Oberlin College. After moving to NYC, I decided to pursue massage, and subsequently graduated from the Swedish Institute in 2005. Later in the year, I took certification courses for complete decongestive therapy with the Vodder School, and finished with the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. My hands on work is a melding of the two similar techniques. How long have you been practicing? I have been practicing massage since early 2005 and lymphedema therapy since November 2005. I have my private practice, but I also treat patients at Westbury Total Health Care, on Long Island. Do you have other areas of expertise? I have a mean sports massage and deep tissue technique. I work with competitive swimmers and have treated professional tennis players to promote healing from injury and general recovery. I don't mind zonking clients out with a little Swedish, either. What insurances do you take? Do you offer any fee reductions for cash clients? I currently do not take insurance, although I am happy to provide a receipt. I accept payments of cash or check only, so I cannot offer reductions for cash clients. What is your approach to understanding the individual needs of your clients? It is so important to listen to clients. They will communicate exactly what they need. Whether it's outright and verbal, or through gestures or posture, it's never a mystery. Therapist/ client communication is important as well. A client feels more trusting and open when the therapist communicates well about pressure, session goals, knowledge of condition, or asks questions to tailor a session to the clients' needs. With openness and trust, treatment more productive for the client. Are you involved or affiliated with any professional Lymphedema, Physical Therapy, orMassage Therapy Associations? Just the AMTA- American Massage Therapy Association. What else would you like us to know about you? Come April, I will be a certified coach for US Masters Swimming. I currently coach 1-2 workouts a week, and swim at another 4. I have 2 cats: Ifrit and KT. They are are not fans of deep tissue, but don't mind a little Swedish or lymphatic drainage. |
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