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| Name: Venus Tsang, LMT
Address: Manhattan, New York City (no address right now) Email: venus@tlctherapy.com What inspired you to become involved in Lymphedema Therapy? At massage school, one of my instructors who is a lymphedema Therapist, he said that massage would do more harm than good if we do not understand a client with lymphedema or has the potential to get lymphedema. It is so important to understand our lymph system as to be a ‘safe and effective’ massage therapist. Where did you study and how long? 1200+ hour Massage Therapy from Swedish Institute (NYC), 160 hour Lymphedema Therapy (CDT) certified by Dr. Vodder School, Austria; 30 hour Lebed Method Lymphedema Healing Exercise Therapy certified instructor; 160 hour Swedish Institute Advanced Personal Training certificate . How long have you been practicing? Massage Therapy since 2004, CDT since 2006 Do you have other areas of expertise? Still learning, do the legs and arms with bandaging. What insurances do you take? Do you offer any fee reductions for cash clients? Working on accepting insurance. No price difference. Cash only. What is your approach to understanding the individual needs of your clients? Listen. 1st time clients will fill out the intake form together with other necessary documentation. Initial assessment will be conducted and follow up assessment at the beginning of each session. Progress chart and SOAP are used for all clients and sessions. Are you involved or affiliated with any professional Lymphedema, Physical Therapy, orMassage Therapy Associations? AMTA, Dr Vodder School (North Amercia) Association. What else would you like us to know about you? Be balanced, be happy. Have a balanced life will help for all of us, not just LE patients. For more information, please visit my web site www.tlctherapy.com |
