SCAR TISSUE THERAPY & MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
I’m a licensed massage therapist specializing in helping tissues mend after injury or surgery. My practice focuses on enhancing the healing process through manual lymphatic drainage and scar tissue therapy. This emphasis helps reduce swelling, inflammation and scar tissue and adhesion formation associated with oncology, orthopedic, abdominal, pelvic, c-sections, breast, dermatology and plastic procedures. I treat any type of scar, recent and mature tissue trauma.
As a certified manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and lymphedema therapist, I help clients reduce swelling, congestion and inflammation, and support lymphedema clients in the maintenance phase of treatment. MLD can help reduce symptoms due to head trauma symptoms, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, bruising, hematoma and more.
My private practice in Bend is committed to helping people with scar tissue complications and symptoms of inflammation.
-Michelle Licha-Oros LMT, CMLDT, CLT
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
AMY
Horse Accident
Upper Thigh & Ankle Swelling
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle Myofascial Release
"The swelling in my ankle has gone down drastically! This is by far the best it's looked since the accident. Thank you!"
JUDY
Mastectomy Scar & Radiation Firbosis
Scar Tissue Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
"Michelle has a calm, compassionate, and specialized touch. When I found her, she guided me to breathe into my scars so I could heal from the inside out. The scars from my recent breast cancer surgeries and treatments left me tight and constricted and unable to move my shoulder without pain. While Michelle’s hands and fingers gently massaged my radiated skin back to elasticity I could sense her focused mind examining every fiber of facia, teaching it to grow, transform, heal, and flourish the many layers of facia into new muscle and tissue for my future survival. I am forever grateful for Michelle Licha-Oros and recommend anyone who is presented with a life scarring challenge to heal with her special touch.
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MARY BETH
Abdominal Adhesions
Scar Tissue Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
"I am forever grateful that a good friend of mine who is also a Massage Therapist referred me to Michelle Licha-Oros. Michelle is a highly skilled and compassionate Massage Therapist who has the knowledge and the “touch” to deal with abdominal adhesions which I suffered from for years. Michelle began treating me about 8 weeks after my 5th major abdominal surgery, which I underwent for lysis of multiple adhesions (from prior surgeries) and removal of sections of both large and small intestines. Michelle is at the same time gentle, careful as well as effective. She worked closely with me during every session, seeking my input about areas of concern and feedback about her treatment. Michelle is that rare clinician who combines a strong kinesthetic and intuitive sense of touch with a caring manner and her extensive knowledge and training in anatomy and therapeutic massage techniques.
FRANCINE
Double Mastectomy
Scar Tissue Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
"After the first session I could “breathe”...Second session, I’ve kayaked for the first time in almost 20 years and I paddled 3 miles the second day. "
NANCY
Mohs Surgery
Scar Tissue Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
"She was able to relieve me from months of nerve pain following a cancer surgery in only two sessions.
Additionally, she took the time to instruct me in doing follow-up therapy should it be necessary."
SHELLY
Breast and
Scar Tissue Therapy
"I wish I had known post surgery that scar tissue would come back to haunt me- orthopedic shoulder neck problems.
I live with it every day
If I had know to treat the scar at 28 might be I have avoided some of the mobility issues.
I din’t know that my armpit would come back to haunt me"