Read More

Hi I’m Kate. I have always been fascinated with the human body and truly believe the more you know about how your own body works, the better care you can take of yourself.

This belief has led me through the world of yoga both as a practitioner and teacher and, eventually, to my career as a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist. I very quickly took to this gentle modality and enjoy getting in tune with my clients and aiding in their own healing journey.

I truly love what I do. At Austin Lymphatic my goal is to empower my clients on their own path toward healing and health, through mindful lymphatic work and education. I’m so grateful to have found this amazing work.

I was born and raised in the Northeast, but have called Austin home for over a decade. In my free, time I love learning about native central Texas plants, spending time in my garden, and traveling. Next on my travel list, Edinburgh and Lisbon!

Hi I’m Kate. I have always been fascinated with the human body and truly believe the more you kno... Read More

With over 20 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist, I firmly believe in the endless pursuit of knowledge. Each individual is unique, which is why I am passionate about expanding my skills and techniques to create a versatile “toolbox.” Throughout my career, I have gained valuable expertise in medical, chiropractic, and spa settings.

Chiropractic massage was my initial calling, driven by my desire to alleviate pain in others, particularly those suffering from migraines—a condition I experienced firsthand during my childhood. By incorporating regular adjustments and a dedicated focus on massage therapy, I have witnessed remarkable relief and incorporated these modalities into my skill set.

However, when I discovered lymphatic massage, my true passion ignited. Exploring how the lymphatic system aids in healing fascinated me, and it has become an integral part of my daily work. Additionally, my journey in performing lymphatic massage nurtured a deep interest in pre and post-operative care. I am dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving outer beauty that aligns with their inner beauty.

As a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist, my goal is to establish a safe and comfortable environment that positively impacts the health of all my clients. I am committed to supporting them throughout their wellness journey, fostering their overall well-being.

With over 20 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist, I firmly believe in the endless... Read More

Hi, I’m Carlin. Through my experience, I’ve found that your body knows what to do; I’m just here to help facilitate and give it the “nudge” that it needs to help heal itself. A natural caregiver, I know I have found my path.

With over three years of dedicated practice in lymphatic work, I find profound inspiration in the depth and potency of this gentle, intuitive, and therapeutic touch. My affinity for lymphatic work stems from its inherent qualities of consistency, predictability, and the enduring impact it has, surpassing what conventional medical devices can achieve.

Hi, I’m Carlin. Through my experience, I’ve found that your body knows what to do; I’m just here ... Read More

Hi, I’m Heather!

I am constantly amazed and inspired by the body’s incredible capacity for healing. I am passionate about helping people discover new ways to move their bodies and learn to listen to the feedback that their bodies provide.

I believe that it is necessary to meet each patient where they are and provide individualized care for each person, every single day. I am extremely curious, and I strive to understand the causes of each patient’s presentation to develop the most effective plan of care.

I grew up loving the outdoors and always enjoyed a variety of physical activities. I was one of those kids who was exploring the woods or playing games outside from sunrise until the streetlight came on. I have always loved camping, hiking, walking, weight training, Pilates, and swimming in spring-fed rivers. I also loved soccer from 3rd grade through high school, but frequent injuries ended my soccer career prior to college.

Looking back, I understand my healing trajectory and capacity to return to sport would have improved significantly if my orthopedic physicians had referred me to physical therapy and MLD. Seven broken bones and countless ankle sprains later, I discovered physical therapy accidentally after sustaining a serious ankle injury.

I was so fascinated by the healing process and the mind/body connection that I began my path to becoming a physical therapist. I have always been intrigued by neuroscience and initially embarked on a path to become a clinical psychologist and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Psychology.

I love that physical therapy combines my love for neuroscience and neuroplasticity with my love for movement and human connection. I am so grateful that my ankle injury led me to complete my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Texas State University.

I fell in love with the lymphatic system while completing a clinical rotation in Wound Care and Lymphedema CDT at St. David’s. I was completely amazed to learn the physiology of the lymphatic system and began to recognize that many of my wound care patients were struggling with edema due to an overload in their lymphatic system which delayed their healing trajectory significantly.

During my outpatient experience, I began to recognize that post-surgical edema and systemic inflammation also delayed the recovery of my orthopedic patients.

This led me to pursue my certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and I am thrilled as this technique allows my patients to return to their favorite activities more quickly and dramatically improves their quality of life.

I fell in love with the pelvis while pursuing my doctorate in physical therapy. I learned that this vital region of the body is often skipped over with traditional physical therapy despite the profound amount of muscular attachments, neural pathways, and implications to the body as a whole.

Treating pelvic pain and dysfunction can have such a profound positive impact on the quality of life of my patients and I am passionate about discussing and addressing all things pelvic floor!

When I am not treating patients, I love to travel, camp, try new recipes, listen to podcasts, and find new books at Austin Public Library.

Hi, I’m Heather! I am constantly amazed and inspired by the body’s incredible capacity for heali... Read More