 SRN, RMT(Aust),
Vodder -Certified MLD Therapist
Chua Yen Yen received her State Registered Nurse training from U.K. After full-time parenting, she returned to healthcare as a natural therapist in Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy ( Health School Australia). As a Dr Vodder-Certified Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapist, she works with Lymphoedema cases.
Therapists who have certified with the Dr. Vodder School are re-certified every two years in order to maintain high quality and skill levels.
Her continuous learning has seen her attending CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation training with Upledger Institute.
The effects of Manual Lymph Drainage are numerous. Generally, it affects the nervous system, smooth muscles, fluid movement in the connective tissue and may have an effect on the immune system.
It is utilized in the treatment of many different conditions including:
- Lymphoedema
- Venous insufficiency (oedema)
- Non-infected inflammatory conditions (e.g. sprains and strains)
- Ulceration
- Dermatological conditions
- Circulatory disturbances
- Sports injuries
- RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)
- Burns
- Pre- and post- plastic surgery
Combined Decongestive Therapy is used primarily in the treatment of lymphoedema and venous insufficiency oedema and it has been shown to relieve the oedema, fibrosis and the accompanying pain and discomfort of these conditions |
