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"Lymphatic Drainage Therapy provides preventative and therapeutic benefits for a broad array of diseases.  As your therapist, I am dedicated to your personal needs and strive to be well-educated and although I come from a background rich in scientific study, I remain open to alternative modalities that can assist in your healing process."

Meet Your Therapist

Kristin Van Dusen, LMT, CLT, and Certified in Lymphatic Enhancement Technology

I fell in love with lymphatic therapy several years ago.  Working as a licensed massage therapist, lymphatic drainage therapy became a natural path for me to passionately explore.  I was introduced to Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET) in 2019.  This particular form of therapy made a profound impression on me. Clients suffering with pain, serious edema, and chronic inflammation quickly found relief through LET treatments.  The effects were often noticed immediately.  The excitement I felt in witnessing the numerous health benefits motivated me to open my own practice.  


Prior to massage and lymphatic therapy, I worked as a classroom teacher for the Paradise Valley Unified School District.  I proudly taught 5th Grade for six years and 1st Grade Self-Contained Gifted for another four years.  I absolutely loved the students, but had tired from the growing demands of academic minutia passed down to educators from state and local administrators.  It was time for a change.  Looking for a nurturing, healthy, and purposeful path, I discovered massage and soon after, lymphatic drainage therapy.  I am happier than I have ever been and feel blessed to have discovered "my calling" - big smile.


The lymphatic system is a mystery to most people.  It wasn't until my massage training that I first learned of the lymphatic system within the human body.  It has been my experience that most people have little to really no knowledge of this miraculous system as well.  I find this thrilling!  Not only am I rewarded with helping people feel better, but I have an opportunity to put my on "teacher shoes" and educate others about this important and complex system.  


In 2020, I attended the KLOSE Training Lymphedema Certification School and obtained my Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification.  It was there that I was introduced to the Vodder Method.  I strengthened my understanding of lymphatic anatomy and learned how lymph/ interstitial fluid collects in the tissues through capillary pressure.  I learned about anastomoses and methods to help redirect fluid to other areas in the body for more effective filtration.  Although I continued to see the benefits of LET therapy and its ability to facilitate a timely and highly effective treatment regime, I quickly understood the need for manual drainage applications within the therapeutic session.  In addition to properly addressing a compromised lymphatic system, manual techniques add "the human experience", the valuable healing instrument of human touch - which is most special.  


Professional development is not only necessary, it's a joy!  I am committed to furthering my anatomy study, reading medical publications, and keeping an open mind toward alternative schools of lymphatic therapy.  I look forward to incorporating various lymphatic drainage methods so I may better accommodate each client's need.  Treatments at Lymphatic Renewal will blend both LET and manual techniques and promise the client a healthy and relaxing experience.   

"I encourage everyone to come in and enjoy a lymphatic treatment.  

It's imperative that we take care of this system.  It is an integral part of our immune system, our body's fight against infection and surveillance against cancer - so let's keep our fluids moving!"

Education, Certifications, & Licenses

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

KLOSE Training Lymphedema Certification (Scottsdale, AZ)  2023


Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist 

KLOSE Training Lymphedema Certification (Scottsdale, AZ)  2020 


Certified in Lymphatic Enhancement Technology

Arcturus Star - Teresa Chavez Morrow (Waxahachee, TX)  2020


Licensed Massage Therapist

AZ State Board of Massage Therapy  2018 - Current


Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy

Scottsdale, AZ   2017 - 2018


AZ Provisional Teacher Gifted Endorsement, K-12  2012 - 2018 


AZ Standard Elementary 1-8 Teaching Certificate  2002 - 2020 


Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education

Ottawa University - Phoenix, AZ 2006

 

Memberships:

American Bodywork & Massage Professionals   2018 - Present

American Massage Therapy Association   2017 - 2019