Oncology Massage & Manual Lymphatic Drainage
The only massage therapy practice in Western New York exclusively dedicated to making life after a breast cancer diagnosis easier at every phase of your experience, with someone who’s been there.
There is nothing easy about a breast cancer diagnosis. I know, I’ve been there.
Breast cancer surgeries and treatments are not only difficult when they happen but they can also leave lasting impacts. Massage Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help with many ongoing needs and concerns.
I specialize in breast cancer recovery and survivorship and see clients for:
Pre- and Post-Surgical Care
Radiation Fibrosis / Scar Tissue Release
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Chemotherapy Side-Effects
Lymphedema Risk Reduction
Acute & Chronic Lymphedema Management
Anxiety Relief & Stress Reduction
Full Body Health & Wellness for Life in Survivorship Including Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
You deserve to feel good in your body.
One of the most important lessons I have learned in my career is that human touch and connection are some of the greatest healing tools available to us.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or living in any type of survivorship, massage therapy and lymphatic drainage are powerful integrative care options that can assist with your recovery and healing as well as your general health and well-being.
I work with women living with a breast cancer experience who want to play an active role in their healing so they can live each day with more comfort and confidence.
Engaging in supportive therapies like massage and lymphatic drainage creates time and space for your body and spirit to relax and receive through evidence-based care.
What I Know to Be True…
Studies show that massage therapy with a trained oncology massage therapist can reduce pain, fatigue, and nausea as well as promote deep relaxation.
I have worked with people at every stage and phase of a breast cancer experience. Our work can be modified to fit your needs in almost every situation.
People who engage in regular self-care (professional or at home) deepen their mind-body connection in addition to addressing their physical needs.
I’ll walk you through every single step.
Most people don’t realize that massage therapy is not only available to you during a health challenge like breast cancer, it is also extremely supportive and beneficial.
What makes a great oncology massage is not only addressing the physical issues you’re facing in a gentle and nurturing way, but doing so in a safe and relaxing environment.
Together we create a care plan that makes sense for you as an individual, whether for a single session, a short-term recovery series, or regular ongoing support.
Curious what “oncology massage” is all about? I wrote a blog post that explains everything you might want to know.
Session Pricing
New Client Session: $125 | 75 mins
We spend time getting to know each other as well as talking through your health history and your current experience. We work on getting familiar with your body and starting your bodywork journey.
30 minute intake and discussion with 45 minutes of table time*.
*Allocation of intake vs. table time is approximate and can vary depending on an individual client’s needs. Should more conversation be needed it will lessen the time on the table and will not change the total amount of time for the session. I do my best to guide all clients to have as much time on the table as possible but, I will never sacrifice your need to discuss your circumstances or to get the information I need to work with you safely, in order to do so.
**Packages are available by request depending on scheduling availability and do not include new client sessions. Additional terms and conditions apply to each package.
NOTE: Sliding Scale Pricing may be available upon request.
Standard Session: $125 | 75 mins
We will discuss how you are feeling, what has happened in your body and your life since your last visit, and craft a plan to meet as many of your needs and goals as possible during your session.
15 minute intake and discussion with 60 minutes of table time*.
Recovery Package: $460 | 4 sessions
For specific, shorter term needs such as surgical recovery, symptom management during active treatment, or managing acute lymphedema.
**Terms and Conditions apply.
MBC Wellness Package: $345 | 3 sessions
Monthly well-being support and side effect management for those living with metastatic breast cancer.
**Terms and Conditions apply.
This is for you if:
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Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis is difficult, to say the least.
Oncology massage and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can help ease stress, anxiety, and depression while fostering a stronger connection to your body.
These therapies also prepare you for surgery and treatments by relieving tension in muscles and connective tissue, supporting your immune system, and helping your body eliminate unwanted elements before treatment begins.
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Massage therapy and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can be valuable supports during chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
These therapies help reduce pain, fatigue, nausea, and side effects like neuropathy, while promoting healing from incisions and minimizing scar tissue buildup.
Whether on challenging days or better ones, massage can ease your body’s burden and reduce the risk of lymphedema as you move through treatment.
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Breast cancer treatments can leave lasting effects, but oncology massage offers ongoing support for healing and relief.
Whether you're addressing side effects of surgery or simply seeking to ease the everyday aches and stresses of life, sessions are tailored to ensure safety and effectiveness.
This care not only supports your recovery but enhances your overall quality of life, especially for those living with metastatic concerns.
What My Clients Are Saying
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A Comforting Studio
Natural light. Soft music. Heated table. Gentle Hands.
Clinical results don’t have to mean a clinical environment. You spend enough time in cold, sterile rooms. My private practice studio is a safe place for you to not only heal but to enjoy being in your body again. I hold space for you so that you can learn to hold space for yourself, allowing you to leave with less discomfort and pain and feeling more like yourself again.
Client Hours by appointment only.
Monday 1pm–5pm* | Tuesday & Wednesday 11am - 5pm*
*last appointment start time for the day
**virtual appointments are also available
A Convenient Location
501 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
On the first floor of the Hiraeth House - a charming brownstone turned into a women’s business collective!
Located in Historic Allentown right in downtown Buffalo. Easy access from main highways and roads including the 33 and the 190. Free parking out front after 5pm and all day around the corner. Close to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo General, Breast Cancer Network of WNY, unique shops, restaurants, and so much more!
Ready to book your session?
Fill out a short appointment request form and I will get back to you within 24-48 hours with scheduling options!