Patti Corscaden , LMT

Integrative Therapist,
Holistic Consultant, and Educator

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) and Craniosacral Therapy (CST). There are many excellent massage therapists in the mid-coast Maine area, but few who practice LDT or CST. 

LDT is a gentle, hands-on technique which helps cleanse and strengthen the body's immune system. Undergoing LDT treatments regularly also benefits every other system in the body.  

The lymph system is comprised of superficial and deep vessels and pathways that propel lymph (consisting primarily of blood plasma and white blood cells) through the body to the lymph nodes. The superficial vessels and pathways are located just beneath the surface of the skin.  In bathing the body's tissues, the lymph picks up proteins, toxins, hormones, fatty acids, and immune cells and transports them to the lymph nodes for processing. When factors such as stress, infections, fatigue, and emotional shock compromise the lymph system, toxins, cells, proteins and other fluids accumulate and impair the body's cellular functioning. In addition to reducing stress and tension, PTSD, allergies, migraines and edemas, and increasing post-operative tissue healing, LDT is helpful in lessening wrinkles, cellulite and fatty deposits.  

CST addresses impairments in the body's craniosacral system—membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral fluids encased inside a membranous sac rhythmically pump from the cranium (the bones of the skull, face and mouth) down to the sacrum (tailbone). Any imbalance in the flow of these fluids can trigger a variety of sensory, neurological and motor disorders. This therapy is particularly beneficial for chronic neck and back pain, brain trauma, scoliosis and joint problems and chronic fatigue.  

I graduated from the Downeast School of Massage in 1994, after which I began taking classes in energy field therapy and Reike healing. In 1997 I began in-depth training and studies of LDT with Dr. Bruno Chikly , finishing three levels of training and study in June 1998. Afterwards, I completed two levels of CST training. Currently, I’m a Teaching Assistant with the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators for LDT and a faculty member of the Downeast School of Massage where I teach classes in LDT and CST. Also, I’ve recently completed special training in massage for cancer patients and in hospice care. I’m a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Sessions offered by appointment only. Please call 207-563-3056 or e-mail: holistic@midcoast.com

To have a look at my brochure, please click here to download a PDF copy.

Links to cancer/massage studies:

www.pubmed.gov

http://crisp.cit.nih.gov

www.tracywalton.com

 For info about Lymph Drainage and Craniosacral Therapy:

www.upledger.com