Shannon Runion
Massage Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage for lymphedema.
- John F. Barnes Myofascial Release.
- Addresses fascial restrictions from trauma.
- Treats inflammatory responses, surgical procedures.
- Mind-body complex approach to healing.
- Focus on health and wellness.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Physiotherapy
- Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema management and swelling.
- Comprehensive lymphedema therapy and daily swelling self-care strategies.
- John F. Barnes Myofascial Release for fascial restrictions and pain.
- Hands-on massage therapy integrating MFR to improve mobility and relaxation.
- Rehabilitation across neurorehab, acute hospital, outpatient, and woundcare.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Bloom Physical Therapy + Wellness
1001 S Main St, Suite 7, Boerne, TX, 78006-2831
Shannon grew up in the suburbs of DFW but is more at home in the Texas Hill Country where she has lived with her SA-native husband, daughter, and 2 dogs since 2014. She graduated with honors from UT Austin in 2000 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Shannon went on to receive her Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2002 and has practiced in a variety of settings including acute hospital and woundcare, outpatient, neurorehab, skilled nursing, and small private practices including a lymphedema clinic. She became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through the rigorous Dr. Vodder School in 2010 after being diagnosed with primary lymphedema herself in her right leg while training for a marathon, and in 2024 became LANA certified through the Lymphology Association of North America. While she enjoys helping others live well with their lymphedema and does her best to manage her swelling on a daily basis, she found her true passion along her own healing journey and by supporting her patients through the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach (MFR) which addresses the whole person and mind/body complex in order to address fascial restrictions caused by trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures. The year 2020 was a challenging year for so many, including herself, and she decided to turn lemons into lemonade! She obtained her massage therapy license from RiverCity Massage School in San Antonio to focus more on health and wellness in order to bring MFR and manual lymphatic drainage directly to her clients without the need for a referral from a healthcare provider (which is required for her limited direct access physical therapy license in Texas). Shannon started her PT career working for a very large hospital system in a big city, but truly thrives in giving you the best possible one-on-one care in a much smaller and more personal setting in order to help your life BLOOM!
Massage Therapy
This is a safe and gentle hands-on manual therapy approach that gently stretches or releases fascial restrictions to reduce pain, improve postural alignment, and restore optimal function. The entire body is addressed each session, without use of oils or lotion, as every part of your body affects every other part of your body via the fascial web.
Physiotherapy
The PT evaluation is your first initial appointment if you have a functional impairment due to pain, weakness, or restricted motion. The evaluation includes a consultation, assessment, and initial treatment utlizing John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR). We will come up with a plan to help meet your goals, show you how to perform your own self-treatment, and provide appropriate exercises as indicated. The evaluation is required prior to subsequent physical therapy treatments and a doctor's referral (or qualified healthcare practioner) is required before any treatment is initiated.
Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) involves a gentle and specialized stretching of the skin based on scientific, physiological principles that have proven to encourage lymph flow and help remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. MLD can greatly enhance recovery, facilitate drainage, and is part of a comprehensive plan called Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) to help treat Lymphedema.