Stacy Wood
- Myofascial release and fascia-focused manual therapy for tension.
- Trigger point therapy for relieving localized muscle knots and pain.
- Deep tissue massage targeting chronic muscle tightness and dysfunction.
- Dynamic cupping to increase circulation and reduce soft-tissue adhesions.
- Manual lymphatic drainage (Dr. Vodder) for swelling and post-op edema.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Chaparral Physiotherapy & Massage
1800 194 Avenue Southeast, 2210, Calgary, AB, T2X 0R3
Graduated with honours from Alberta College Of Massage Therapy, completing the 2200 hour massage therapy program. Stacy recently attended Academy Of Lymphatic Studies to become a Dr Vodder Certified Lymphedema therapist. After obtaining clinical experience has Stacy returned to ACMT as a second year massage instructor. Stacy develops treatment plans to meet each clients specific needs. She enjoys combining a variety of techniques to provide a therapeutic yet relaxing treatment. Each treatment can include myofascial, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, relaxation techniques and dynamic cupping. Stacy also enjoys working with prenatal clients to help reduce muscular discomfort. Stacy also provides lymph drainage treatments to her clients. A few conditions that benefit from MLD treatment are pre and post surgery, to aid in stress reduction, to reduce swelling in muscle strains, ligament sprains and tendinitis. She has a passion for helping people and is excited to continue her education in the future. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing and wake surfing with her husband and 2 kids. She is also an avid runner completing in marathons.
Massage Therapy
60 Minute Massage
Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapy is a gentle manual treatment technique performed by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist that improves the activity of the lymph vessels by applying a light mechanical stretch on the walls which increase lymph flow. MLD can re-route lymph flow around blocked areas into healthy vessels. The gentle techniques activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation, stimulates both the immune function and parasympathetic nervous system. It can help reduce swelling from post surgery or injuries, inflammation, pain, headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome and much more. Please check out our website for more information and conditions it can help. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is performed by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist/Registered Massage Therapist and is billed under massage therapy.