Lymphedema Workshop with Wendy Hermanson, LMT, CLT, OM

DAVENPORT, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Lymphedema Workshop led by Wendy Hermanson, LMT, CLT, OMT, on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). Lymphedema impacts many cancer patients, especially those who have lymph nodes removed. It is most commonly associated with breast cancer, but does affect both men and women. Wendy Hermanson with Absolute Balance Chiropractic will present on: The Lymphatic System; Signs of Lymphedema; Symptoms of Lymphedema; Risk Factors of Lymphedema; Risk Reduction Strategies; Treatment Interventions; and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). Wendy Hermanson is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist specializing in Complete Decongestive Therapy.   She attended Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, and has completed advanced study and extensive training with this condition.  She has been a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist for 5 years and has extensive training in  Oncology Massage.  Her practice is inside of Absolute Balance Chiropractic Clinic in Bettendorf. She actively participates with many health care teams and works closely with staff to create the best treatment plan for the patient. Wendy also has training in Oncology Massage and is a Certified Compression Garment fitter as well as a Post Mastectomy Prosthesis fitter. She is a member of the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) and the National Lymphedema Network (NLN). For more details and to register, please call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504 or email gc@gildasclubqc.org<mailto:gc@gildasclubqc.org>. Healthy samples provided. Anyone impacted by cancer is welcome to attend this free-of-charge event. About Gilda’s Club Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer.  As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States.  Our global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer. # # #