Kole Massage Therapy - Cher Kole, LMT

Who is doing your research? Are you out there digging through licenses, checking for qualifications and real life reviews from other patients? When you think you’ve done your research, do more. You deserve not only the best results, but the most knowledgeable care team with all the appropriate credentials. There are too many unqualified people out there just looking to take your money and run. Do your due diligence before making a decision on not only a surgeon, but also your recovery team. Ask all the questions. If they dodge or redirect and you don’t get the right answers, keep looking. 🥰
As always, let me know if I can help you in your recovery journey!

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Adley DaSilva, the Stuart man found guilty of performing cosmetic surgery without a license, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.

DaSilva was operating as a physician's assistant but performing surgeries he wasn't licensed to do. Multiple patients were left with permanent scars and trauma from botched procedures at the now-closed Port St. Lucie clinic.

So when I tell you girls to make sure your surgeons are board certified and that your plastic surgery recovery specialists are licensed providers (LMT’s, nurses) who have received accredited training in manual lymphatic drainage (Vodder Method) and are not trying to work out of their scope of practice doing things like incisional drainage, seroma drainage and using machines they have no business using on your body right after plastic surgery… this is why. Many. And I do mean MANY of the “post op professionals” out there not only have no actual license to work on the body, but they have either been internet trained or worse have been (at best) hoodwinked into spending thousands of dollars on illegal courses (at worst, knowingly doing so).

I am posting in the comments a video blog interviewing a licensed nurse who in the interest of more knowledge to help her clients during recovery was hoodwinked and then attacked by the same “school” and ended up losing her license (not because she was doing anything wrong) but because an unlicensed training provider took issue with her saying “no thanks, I want no part of your shenanigans, I’m going to work in my scope” and decided to ruin her career by reporting her to her state nursing board. Long story short, the nurse has her license back after way too many shenanigans almost costing her her home and business (not to mention her license and a smear on her good name), and said illegal training provider is being investigated for a host of illegal practices including falsifying a training program and accreditation documents.

I say all this because I want to impress on you the importance of making sure the person helping you with your plastic surgery recovery is a licensed massage therapist or licensed nurse (I believe PT’s & OT’s are also able to take MLD training as well and obviously doctors, however they are usually busy doctoring and don’t get into the hands on modalities).

Full Disclaimer. This girl is PI**ED. (Rightfully so.) There is a LOT of sporadic profanity throughout the video, so if you don’t want to hear all of her rage, there are news stories out there about Nurse Steph in Maryland that might be a better fit. However, this girl pulled herself up, learned what she needed to learn to help and advocate for herself (since nobody else was going to do it) and provided undeniable proof that she is right.

If you or someone you know is looking for help after plastic surgery, please contact me and I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about how I can help in the recovery process. 🥰
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Two openings left this chilly week! The table warmer is on and the blankets are cozy! Snag your spot now! Friday, January 30th @ 9:15 & 10:45
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Happy Halloween Everyone! Hope you all have a safe time with your friends and family and receive more treats than tricks! When you’re ready to treat yourself or someone you love, head over to my website to schedule a massage or grab a gift certificate!
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How long does tattoo ink stay in a lymph node? 😱😱😱

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Here we can see tattoo ink in a dissected lymph node. Lymph nodes live in fat and so we can see some fatty lobules still attached too. Our donor had a mostly blue tattoo and we can see the blue ink in this lymph node. Tattoo ink reaches lymph nodes when immune cells (macrophages) carry tiny pigment particles away from the skin via lymph vessels. The ink pigment particles are too big and can’t be broken down any further so they stay in the lymph nodes. Tattoo ink has been documented to remain in lymph nodes 30 years and likely lasts even longer. If you have tattoos you have ink in your lymph nodes too. While there has been some studies about associations between tattoos and lymphoma they have been correlative and not confirmed as causal. #experienceanatomy #anatomy #dissection #tattoo

If you or someone you know is experiencing residual swelling or just needs to continue their maintenance manual lymphatic drainage for Lymphedema, I have openings to help you keep your swelling under control. I’d love to help.

Appointments available next week!
Monday @ 9:15 & 12:15
Wednesday @ 10:45 & 12:15
Thursday @ 10:45 & 12:15
Friday @ 10:45 & 12:15
Book online or call 863-260-2340 or message with any questions! Let me help you make next week a little less stressful.

Just as getting implants is a journey, explant surgery also comes with a long road of healing. The very most important thing about this article is doing what is best for each individual. With that said, if you or someone you know is going through explant recovery, I can help. Reducing pain and swelling, creating a positive relationship with your body and reducing recovery time is something I am passionate about in my lymphatics and surgery recovery practice and I am constantly learning new techniques and valuable information to help during recovery. I am honored to be a part of your story.

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Today I’m releasing those false narratives, the parts of me that were never actually parts of me. I’m letting go of the body that was sexualized, that was abused, that I believed was necessary for me to be attractive; to be loved; to be successful; to be happy. And in doing so, I hope I am releasing my daughter Bella from ever feeling those same unhealthy demands.

Now, I want to be clear that many women will find freedom and beauty in choosing their implants. What is a false narrative for me may be the exact right thing for them, and I am so happy that we can all find our femininity and peace on our own terms. I’m also tremendously inspired by women like Michelle Visage who have been open and public about their relationships with their breast implants, making it easier for me and countless others to find our own way.

Today I am loved, I am feminine, I am attractive, and I am successful. None of that is because of my implants. I will still be all of those things when I wake up and they are gone. There is so much and joy in that knowledge and freedom in the letting go of what was never me in the first place.

Today, I’m my authentic self. Today, I’m free.

Feeling the pressure? Need a little TLC? I’ve got some openings left this week to help you de-stress, relax and renew! Message or book online at www.KoleMassageTherapy.com MM39480 MA40195