Breast Health Therapy Program
“Breast Health Massage Therapy is a very effective, yet very gentle session focusing on breast congestion. The physical benefits of the Breast Health Therapy Program are often profound.”
Breast Health Massage Therapy Program: Support for Survivors, Thrivers, and Wellness Seekers
Our Breast Health Massage Therapy Program is thoughtfully designed to support individuals with unique breast health needs, whether you are a breast cancer survivor, thriver, or warrior, or someone prioritizing preventative care. This program is tailored for:
- Breast cancer survivors and warriors who require personalized solutions to move forward in their healing journey.
- Women and men seeking relief from breast discomfort, post-surgical changes, or general breast health concerns.
- Those who value preventative care and wellness, often feeling misunderstood or frustrated by societal taboos surrounding breast health.
We are here to provide customized treatments that help you achieve your best health and comfort for your breasts and the surrounding areas.
Proactive Care for Breast Health
Breast health is often overlooked until problems arise, but it deserves consistent care and attention. Our program addresses this gap by offering compassionate, expert care in a safe, supportive environment. Many women experience breast-related discomfort at some point, whether due to:
- Breast congestion or tenderness
- Lumps, cysts, or other abnormalities
- Anxiety surrounding diagnostic tests or procedures
- Post-surgical recovery or changes in breast tissue
These concerns can cause stress and disrupt overall wellness. Our team is dedicated to helping you return to or maintain an active, pain-free lifestyle through personalized treatments that prioritize your comfort and peace of mind.
A Warm, Welcoming Space for Healing
We understand the sensitive nature of breast health, and we’ve created a warm, inviting space where you can feel safe, supported, and confident in your care. From preventative maintenance to post-cancer recovery, our approach is centered on your needs. Let us help you restore balance and wellness through our specialized Breast Health Massage Therapy Program.
Discover personalized care that empowers your health and well-being. Contact us today to learn more or book your session.
At Hands On HealthCare, we take a multi-faceted approach to breast health, ensuring personalized care for every individual. We aim to make our services as accessible as possible:
- Insurance Coverage: Many of our sessions may be covered by insurance. We accept NYSHIP and no-fault insurance plans. Contact us, and we’ll assist you in verifying if your insurance policy includes coverage for this type of medical massage.
- Affordable Self-Pay Options: For those without insurance or with plans we don’t accept, we offer an economical Self-Pay Program. Transparent pricing details can be found on our website.
We are committed to making breast health care approachable and accessible for everyone. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call—we’re here to help.
Our Services: Gentle and Effective Breast Health Support
Breast and Breast Area Drainage
Our specialized sessions focus on relieving breast congestion through a gentle yet highly effective approach. The physical benefits of this treatment are often profound, promoting wellness and enhancing your body’s natural detoxification processes.
Key features of this service include:
- Lymphatic System Support: The underarm and chest areas are rich in lymph nodes, a vital part of the body’s detox mechanism. This treatment helps to keep the lymphatic system functioning optimally.
- Preventative Maintenance and Wellness: Ideal for those seeking proactive care to maintain breast health and overall well-being.
- Collaboration with Medical Professionals: For clients undergoing breast cancer treatment, we work closely with your physician to provide supportive care. We help manage complications related to cancer treatments and ensure a coordinated approach to your care.
This session is designed to provide comfort, promote healing, and support long-term wellness. Let us help you take an active role in your breast health journey.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
MLD session
- 20 minutes – $50
- 30 minutes – $75
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a specialized, therapeutic form of soft-tissue mobilization that enhances lymph formation and promotes drainage within the lymph vascular system. This gentle, non-invasive technique is highly effective for various conditions and offers profound benefits for overall health and recovery.
Benefits of MLD
- Edema Relief: Effectively reduces traumatic and post-surgical swelling.
- Pain Management: Provides symptomatic relief for migraines, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).
- Post-Surgical Recovery: Beneficial for those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or long-term illnesses.
- Relaxation and Detoxification: Promotes deep relaxation while supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Conditions Treated with MLD
MLD is used to address a variety of conditions, including:
- Lymphedema and fluid retention
- Burns and chronic mastitis
- Lymph node removal and post-liposuction recovery
- Allergies, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome
Certified Expertise in MLD
At Hands On HealthCare, our Certified Lymphatic Therapists (CLTs) are specially trained to deliver MLD. Certification requires:
- A minimum of 135 class hours
- Rigorous training in lymphatic system anatomy, techniques, and clinical applications
- Eligibility limited to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Licensed Massage Therapists, and other Licensed Healthcare Professionals
Kinesiology Elastic Taping
How It Works
- Swelling Reduction: The tape promotes lymphatic fluid absorption and redirection, reducing the volume of edema in congested areas.
- Pain Relief: Decreases pressure and tension in the affected area, alleviating discomfort.
- Accelerated Healing: Enhances lymphatic drainage and supports the body’s natural healing processes.
Benefits of Kinesiology Elastic Taping
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Relieves pain and discomfort
- Promotes faster recovery from injuries or post-surgical conditions
Additional Information
There is an additional charge for the tape, depending on the amount and type used during your session. Our practitioners will discuss this with you in advance to ensure transparency and alignment with your needs.
Worth the read article: www.breastcancer.org/treatment/lymphedema/treatments/tape
Strength After Breast Cancer Program
Our Strength After Breast Cancer program is an evidence-based exercise initiative designed specifically for breast cancer survivors. This program offers a safe and effective way to regain strength, build endurance, and rebuild confidence after treatment.
Program Highlights
- Tailored Exercise Plan: Start with light weights and a slow pace, ensuring a safe and gradual approach to regaining strength.
- Efficiency and Safety: The program is structured to be both effective and mindful of individual recovery needs.
- Small Group Option: Bring a friend—or friends—at no additional cost, making it a supportive and social experience.
Program Structure
- Typically consists of four sessions guided by experienced professionals.
- Focused on helping you “get your groove back” while improving physical well-being and overall energy levels.
Worth the read: klosetraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/JAMA.pdf
Breast Massage
The art of breast massage has been practiced for thousands of years, recognized as a vital element of self-care, wellness, and healing. This specialized massage supports the health and vitality of breast tissue by addressing fascial restrictions and promoting lymphatic flow.
Benefits of Breast Massage
- Enhanced Lymphatic Flow: Stimulates drainage and supports the proper functioning of the lymphatic system.
- Tissue Movement and Fluid Balance: Prevents stagnation of tissue and fluids, promoting better circulation and overall breast health.
- Relief from Engorgement: Alleviates discomfort caused by fluid buildup and sluggish lymph nodes.
- Improved Elasticity: Helps “get your bounce back” by creating movement and supporting the natural elasticity of breast tissue.
Why Breast Massage?
Lumpectomy / Mastectomy / Biopsy Scar Tissue Management
Surgery, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, or biopsy, often results in scar tissue formation, which can lead to restrictions in movement and function. Our specialized therapies are designed to address these issues, promoting healing and restoring mobility.
Why Scar Tissue Management Is Important
- Restores Functionality: Restrictions caused by scar tissue can impair proper movement and function. Addressing these restrictions ensures the body can perform optimally.
- Promotes Healing: Targeted therapies improve circulation and tissue elasticity, supporting recovery.
- Reduces Discomfort: Techniques help alleviate tightness and pain associated with scar tissue.
Customized Solutions
Each session is tailored to your specific needs and may include:
- Myofascial Release: Gentle techniques to stretch and release tight fascia, improving flexibility and reducing restrictions.
- Deep Transverse Tissue Work: Focused pressure to break down scar tissue and encourage proper alignment of healing tissues.
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Gentle stretches and techniques to promote lymphatic flow, reducing swelling and enhancing mobility
Let Your Fluid Flow Self-Care Session
Take charge of your well-being with our Let Your Fluid Flow Self-Care Session, where you’ll learn practical and empowering techniques to support your lymphatic health and overall wellness.
What You’ll Learn
- Self-Care Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD): Master a simple routine that encourages lymphatic flow and helps your body naturally detoxify and self-correct.
- Powerful Techniques: Discover methods to release tension, improve circulation, and promote overall balance.
- Mind-Body Connection: Tap into your inner rhythm, wisdom, and journey toward wellness.
Why It Works
- Just 5 minutes a day can help your body maintain balance and support its natural healing processes.
- Small, consistent efforts—like planting seeds—can grow into significant health benefits over time.
Perfect for #SelfCareSunday
CBD Infused Creams, Lotions and Oils
Benefits of CBD-Infused Products
- Soothing Relief: Helps alleviate discomfort and promotes relaxation during massage and scar tissue work.
- Enhanced Healing: Supports skin health and may reduce inflammation, improving the effectiveness of scar care treatments.
- Natural Nourishment: Combines the therapeutic benefits of CBD with premium botanical ingredients to nourish the skin.
What You Need to Know About CBD
- Legal and Safe: CBD sourced from hemp is completely legal in all 50 states, whether or not you have a prescription.
- Premium Quality: We exclusively use trustworthy, high-quality products to ensure you receive the best care.
Benefits of Breast Health Massage Therapy
While scientific research is still developing, evidence and experience suggest that Breast Health Massage Therapy may offer several potential benefits. These sessions focus on improving lymphatic flow, circulation, and overall breast wellness. Some of the possible benefits include:
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph
- Reduced congestion in breast tissue
- Relief from mastalgia (breast pain)
- Improved posture
- Restored range of motion in the upper body
- Scar tissue reduction
- Reduce inflammation
These physical improvements may also provide significant psychological and emotional benefits. Unlike blood, which is pumped by the heart, lymph relies on muscle contractions or manual pressure to flow. Breast tissue, while rich in lymphatics, lacks the external mechanisms to promote natural lymphatic drainage commonly found in other body tissues, as breasts have no musculature of their own.
Gentle massage techniques help clear lymphatic channels, increase circulation, and reduce uncomfortable congestion, making breast health massage an effective and soothing therapy.
The Importance of the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is often considered the foundation of maintaining homeostasis, the balance and proper functioning of the body’s systems. Its role is critical in supporting a robust immune response and cleansing the body of toxins, waste, and harmful pathogens.
- Immune Defense: A healthy lymphatic system attacks bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, trapping them in lymph nodes where specialized white blood cells neutralize them.
- Detoxification: It cleanses the body of toxins, dead cells, and even cancer cells while delivering essential nutrients to healthy cells.
When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish due to trauma, injuries, poor diet, surgery, inflammation, stress, or swelling, it can lead to symptoms such as lethargy, bloating, heaviness, and fatigue. These symptoms indicate that the system may be overwhelmed by demands placed on it.
If you’re feeling tired, low on energy, or struggling to recover after an illness, addressing lymphatic health could be a key step in restoring balance and vitality to your body.
Restoring Lymphatic Flow: Gentle Techniques for Profound Impact
The lymphatic flow can stagnate for a variety of reasons, leading to issues like chronic pain, deep swelling, constipation, muscle aches, and more. By gently innervating the skin and reminding the body of its fluid nature—being more water than solid—we can “wake up” the lymphatic system, helping it bounce back into action. Restoring this flow not only alleviates physical discomfort but also recharges your energy and prepares your immune system for the challenges ahead.
Transformative Results from Gentle Touch
In my experience working with countless patients who face pain, discomfort, stress, and mental health challenges, I’ve seen how gentle, non-invasive touch combined with manual lymph drainage (MLD) can create significant change. These techniques aim to:
- Restore Fluidity and Function: Increase lymph circulation and promote drainage from areas in need.
- Relieve Restrictions: Address blockages that reduce the lymphatic system’s efficiency.
- Reduce Stress: Provide a soothing experience that calms both body and mind.
Superficial Yet Profound
Unlike deep tissue or invasive therapies, this approach works within the fluid fascial matrix, where superficial techniques can create a deep and lasting impact. By engaging with the body’s natural wave of movement—finding it rather than forcing it—we tap into the body’s innate ability to self-correct and heal.
These gentle methods offer a profound way to support overall health, reduce stress, and restore balance, allowing the lymphatic system to perform at its best.
Improving Posture and Range of Motion
Therapeutic breast massage goes beyond addressing breast health—it helps loosen the tissues of the chest, shoulders, and neck through a combination of deep-tissue techniques, movement, breathing, and stretching. Whether your breasts are healthy or compromised, this therapy provides profound benefits and serves as a powerful tool for recovery after surgery or radiation therapy.
Benefits for Healing and Mobility
Surgical procedures often result in:
- Scar Tissue and Adhesions: Causing discomfort and restricted movement.
- Muscle Imbalances: Leading to altered posture and chronic pain.
Once medical clearance is obtained, a skilled therapist can release these restrictions, which in turn:
- Reduces or eliminates pain.
- Improves range of motion and posture.
This gentle yet effective approach aids in restoring balance and comfort to your body, supporting both physical recovery and overall well-being.
Hands On HealthCare: A Trusted Partner in Your Wellness Journey
Marla Kaplan, owner and director of Hands On HealthCare, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphatic Therapist, and an Expert-Level JB Myofascial Release Practitioner. Alongside her dedicated team of therapists, she has cultivated a practice that sets the standard of care in the community.
Expertise and Credentials
- Advanced Oncology Training: Marla and her therapists have undergone specialized oncology massage training through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Extensive Continuing Education: Training includes Mastectomy Massage, Edema and Lymphedema care, and Elastic Taping for Lymphatics.
- Strength After Breast Cancer: Marla is qualified to teach this evidence-based program as a former ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
- Certified Cancer Aware Center: Hands On HealthCare is a recognized Recommended Community Provider for MSKCC.
A Commitment to Excellence
Our practice works closely with healthcare teams and individual providers across Suffolk and Nassau Counties, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care. From the moment you step into our warm, inviting environment, you’ll feel safe, supported, and confident that you’ve found the right place.
Your Wellness, Our Priority
At Hands On HealthCare, we believe true wellness goes beyond physical care—it includes your peace of mind. Our professional and compassionate staff is here to provide you with expert care and a welcoming atmosphere.
External Resource:
Mayo Clinic – Breast Health Overview
Breastcancer.org – Breast Cancer Survivorship and Care
Have questions or concerns? Give us a call—we’re here to help.
