I am Sheryl Matters, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, (Klose Training, 45 hours, VODDER Style), and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, (Academy of Lymphatic Studies, 135 hours, VODDER Style) in Cold Spring, Minnesota.
Lymphatic and Lymphedema work are medically based and recognized, which is why I trained alongside Occupational and Physical Therapists and Registered Nurses.
In addition, I have over 200 hours of training in Plastic Surgery Recovery, including awareness of Lipedema, Dercum’s Disease, (Kathleen Lisson), and Obesity (Klose Training).
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science, from Grace College, 1987, therefore I have awareness and sensitivity to the connection of our mental, emotional, and physical conditions, yet I have a clear understanding of my role as a professional massage therapist and what boundaries to utilize.
In the 1990’s, I had my own four children successfully (two were painless) born at home, “on purpose”. Even though massage therapy was not an option for me at that time, I pursued the highest degree of health I could attain for the best possible home birth outcomes. Today, I love treating expecting moms to the benefits of massage during pregnancy for the best possible outcome for whatever birth plan is chosen.
Medical Training: Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage, (Klose Training, 45 hr, VODDER), and Lymphedema Certified, (Academy of Lymphatic Studies, 135 hr, VODDER), Plastic Surgery Recovery, treatment of Lipedema, Dercum’s, (Lisson).