Massage and Help for Circulation

Most massage schools have a student clinic. You can also be a practice client for a student during their lab times. I am not sure that I would 100% recommend going to a student clinic if you are experiencing a medical problem though. They are students after all. Ask you doctor if he /she thinks massage is OK. Don't have them work deep into your legs, just Swedish massage or lymphatic drainage massage.
Most massage schools charge about $40-60 for an hour in their clinic, being a practice body is typically free but you may not get your legs worked on- it depends on what's being taught that day.
List of schools that I know in the area
AKS Massage School- Herndon, VA
Northern Va Massage Therapy Training Institute- Falls Church
Potomac Massage Training Institute- DC

Of course- you could always come see fully licensed professionals at our clinic- Rejuvenations Massage Therapy, Herndon ###-###-####

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I agree with Cheryl about trying another doctor. If you can find a way to get into NNMC, the docs there are much better than any I have seen at Fairfax or Belvoir. Keep pushing until you get a better answer. As a military wife, I think we have amazing care here in the DC area, but sometimes we have to fight for it!

My husband is enrolled in NOVA's Massage Therapy Certificate Program. As part of the curriculum each student has to give a certain number of massages and do a certain number of intern hours depending on where they are in the program. I would be happy to pass your information on to him. I know some people prefer a specific gender for massages. If you prefer a woman he can recommend someone else in his class. These massages are free and they can not accept tips. Another option, my husband works at Massage Envy and they have a great membership program, too. It is $59 per month which includes one massage and the rest are $49. If you do not use your included massage then it rolls over to the next month. Once again, I can put you in touch with my husband for more details. The great thing about Massage Envy is you can get a variety of massages by professionals. I recommend the Deep Tissue or the Sweedish. Let me know if you need further information. Good luck and God Bless.

P.

T.:

Hello and good morning! Thank you for your service and sacrifices to our country! VERY MUCH appreciated.

Now, to your question - I would go back to the clinic and see another Dr. There is something that is causing the swelling and it needs to be found out.

If you have a Flight Status, this could ground you. If you are a "desk jockey" - bring a small stool (like the small plastic step stools we use for our smaller kids to help them reach the sink) or foot rest (these get more expensive) to keep your legs up a little while you are sitting down.

Without panicking, there are things that could cause single leg swelling - an edema, blood clot or embulism, vericose or spider veins can also cause swelling. Don't let the Dr. get away with "poor circulation" - tell him you need better answers. You DESERVE better answers.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Best regards,

Cheryl