Theresa Attea
- Oncology massage for clients during and after cancer treatment.
- Gentle manual techniques to reduce pain and chemotherapy side effects.
- Lymphatic-support massage to promote healing and reduce swelling.
- Individualized sessions for medically complex clients of all ages.
- Comfort-focused touch to relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation.
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Cancer Rehab and Integrative Medicine
Theresa is a massage therapist specializing in gentle and highly effective techniques that assist oncology patients receiving cancer treatment, or after treatment, to heal and thrive. As a two time cancer survivor, stem cell transplant recipient, and registered nurse, she has the unique perspective of oncology massage from both sides of the bedrails. During her cancer treatment, she relied on massage and other complementary medicine practices to relieve her pain, lessen the side effects of chemotherapy and heal her body. She is accustomed to working with clients with medically complex health issues, and is experienced with clients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Each session is individualized to meet her client’s specific needs and treatment goals. Her approach is collaborative, as she empowers her clients to actively participate in their health and wellbeing, with compassion, understanding and generosity of spirit. Theresa received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from D’Youville College in 1988, in Buffalo, New York, and was the recipient of the Silver Medal of Honor in Nursing for Clinical Excellence. She worked in the hospital for 25 years as a critical care nurse, specializing in Pediatrics, and Clinical Quality and Patient Safety initiatives. In 1996, she was licensed as a Massage Therapist after studying at the Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage Therapy in Austin, TX. Theresa has oncology massage training from Tracy Walton’s cancer massage curriculum. She is a Massage Therapy Instructor at Austin Community College’s Massage Therapy Program, where she teaches the massage curriculum required for licensure by the State of Texas.
Massage Therapy
1306 W Anderson Ln Suite A , Austin, TX, 78757
General relaxation Massage to improve range of motion and flexibility, relief of pain, stress reduction and improved mood. *If you have or had cancer, please schedule an Oncology massage.
4237 Iriona Bend, Austin, TX, 78749
General relaxation Massage to improve range of motion and flexibility, relief of pain, stress reduction and improved mood. *If you have or had cancer, please schedule an Oncology massage.
Lymphatic Drainage
1306 W Anderson Ln Suite A , Austin, TX, 78757
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage technique that improves lymphatic system flow, redcues swelling, stimulates immune function, decreases pain, and soothes the nervous system. MLD is especially helpful post operatively to decrease swelling and after lymph node removal for cancer treatment.
4237 Iriona Bend, Austin, TX, 78749
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage technique that improves lymphatic system flow, redcues swelling, stimulates immune function, decreases pain, and soothes the nervous system. MLD is especially helpful post operatively to decrease swelling and after lymph node removal for cancer treatment.