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Massage therapy and manual lymphatic drainage · Vertex Physiotherapy
Karthikeyan Diwakar
- ProfessionMassage therapist
- TrainedDr. Vodder School International
- PractisesManual lymphatic drainage
- LanguagesEnglish
Karthikeyan is a massage therapist whose practice centres on manual lymphatic drainage. He studied Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy through the Dr. Vodder School International, and has continued that training since.
Education
- Massage therapy
Training and certifications
- Manual Lymph Drainage, Dr. Vodder School International
- Combined Decongestive Therapy, Dr. Vodder School International
Languages
- English
Areas of focus
Karthikeyan works with swelling and fluid retention, including swelling that follows surgery or cancer treatment, and with general soft-tissue tension.
Lymphatic drainage massageWhat manual lymphatic drainage involves, and who it suits- Massage therapySoft-tissue treatment for muscle pain and tension
Cancer rehabilitationMovement, strength and swelling during and after treatment
Pre and post-surgical physiotherapyPreparing for surgery, and the weeks afterwards
Background
Lymphatic drainage is slow, light work, and it is not the same thing as a deep tissue massage. Karthikeyan assesses what a person is dealing with first — swelling after surgery, swelling in an arm or leg, or general heaviness — and sets the session around that.
He combines manual lymphatic drainage with soft-tissue work and stretching where that suits the person, and works alongside the physiotherapists at Vertex when someone is under both.
Away from the clinic he is outdoors as much as he can be, usually on a trail.
Book with Karthikeyan
Vertex Physiotherapy is at 6958 76 Ave NW #205, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2. Call (825) 525-2852 or book online, and say you would like to see Karthikeyan.
- (825) 525-2852
- 6958 76 Ave NW #205, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2
- Book online