"I was referred to Catherine Mac Guinness for lymphedema therapy for a condition I had for 28 years.

She has helped me tremendously. When I first went to see her, my leg was very swollen and hard to the touch due to the stagnation of the lymph fluid. I could not feel the kneecap. My abdomen felt full all the time and uncomfortable.

Catherine began working with me two years ago, and now I only see her once a month for lymph drainage therapy and maintenance care. She was able to soften the whole left leg and get the lymph fluid moving. The shape of the leg has returned. I am so thankful that I was led to her. It has really helped me to accept my disease. My leg is much healthier because I am now less prone to cellulitis.

I highly recommend Catherine because she is the only lymphedema therapist from whom I had any real results."

-- Marianne

Swedish-Esalen Massage

Catherine performs Swedish-Esalen  and Deep Tissue Massage and various other Body Therapies. She has special training and skills for pregnant women, babies/ infants , children, seniors, people with chronic conditions, and life threatening  illnesses. She has worked with hundreds of people in all stages of life in home, hospital and hospice settings.

Massage Therapy provides benefits and pain relief to people from all walks of life. Numerous research studies have documented that far beyond ‘feeling good ‘, massage therapy has an impressive range of physical, mental ,and emotional benefits.

Philosophy:

Skilled touch is a natural healing art and an action that invites us to connect with what is possible within ourselves and in our world. Just imagine what it would be like to regain your sense of aliveness , spontaneity, and wellbeing!! Skilled touch is the application of touch with respect to the uniqueness, the dignity, and the physical, emotional, psychological, and energetic boundaries of a human being. Massage sessions may be practiced over clothes as well as with lotion on the skin, also it may be practiced on a chair, on a special table, or for an ill person on a bed in their home.

The benefits of Catherine’s Skilled Massage Therapy:

Physical benefits:

  • Relaxes mind and body and deep muscles
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Strengthens the Immune System
  • Pain relief for :
    • neck
    • shoulder
    • back pain and pinched nerves
    • arthritis, and general body discomfort
    • headaches, migraines
  • It is great for:
    • People with Cancer
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Imsomnia
    • Nausea
    • Depression
    • Chronic Fatigue
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (repetitive stress injuries)
    • Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (T.M.J.)
  • Massage improves nerve function, stimulates the flow of Blood and Lymph and encourages greater physical mobility.

Psychological benefits:

  • Promotes mind, body and spirit connection
  • Increases vitality and wellbeing
  • Provides emotional safety and nurturing
  • Reduces fear and isolation particularly for those who are coping with a chronic or serious illness.