Alison graduated from ICT Northumberland College in Halifax, NS and is a member in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of PEI and the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. During her time as a RMT she has completed courses in general Swedish massage, myofascial release, cupping, pre and post natal treatments.
Alison brings a diverse skill set to her patients, specializing in MVA and work-related injuries, whiplash, strain/sprains, and pregnancy massage. Her treatment approach is individualized to help each patient achieve their goals, whether it be to reduce stress, recover from injuries, and/or improve overall health and wellness.
Not taking MVA clients at the moment
Brette-Lynn graduated from Atlantic College Of Therapeutic Massage in Fredericton, New Brunswick with the class of 2018. In the years following graduation she continued to further her education by taking additional courses in cupping massage, TMJ Mastery and Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy levels 1, 2 and 3.
Since graduating she moved back to PEI to begin her practice in her hometown of Summerside. Using a variety of techniques from Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage and trigger point therapy to service a largely varied clientele.
Brette-Lynn is experienced in treating a varied clientele from prenatal, nerve impingement, repetitive strain injuries, office workers, as well as those seeking preventative care.
Brette-Lynn has completed her education in Lymphedema Management and is now a Certified Decongestive Therapist as well as a fitter for compression garments. Now offering services for fitting people and ordering compression garments for chronic edema.
Combined decongestive therapy (CDT,) is a treatment consisting of manual lymphatic drainage, therapeutic compression bandaging, exercises and skin care used to reduce volume and maintain health of an edematous area.
Lymphedema is chronic swelling in the soft tissue caused by damage to the lymphatic system and it is not able to absorb the normal lymphatic.
Primary lymphedema has no known cause, we can see it onset at birth, puberty, pregnancy or menopause. Secondary lymphedema has a known cause, most commonly we see this after the surgical removal or a lymph node. We see this often with cancer. We can also see it from surgeries, injuries, infections, burns and trauma. There is no cure for lymphedema, only management. This is CDT!
This service is geared toward people with lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and lipedema.
Manual lymph drainage is also very beneficial when applied pre and post op for knee and hip replacements, burns, sinusitis, migraines, sprains and strains.
