Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage; RSV in Children

Fairfield County Integrative Family Medicine, Trumbull, CT

Welcome to the May issue of Health Points — news from the offices of Dr. Tonya Cremin.

While most people are familiar with a deep tissue massage or foot massage, many aren’t as familiar with lymphatic drainage massage, or manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and its numerous health benefits. In this issue of Health Points, we’ll reveal what manual lymphatic drainage is and how it keeps you healthy.

Also this month, we’ll take a closer look at respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory illness and lung infections in children.

For more information on our new wellness therapies at our office, contact us today. We hope you enjoy this issue.

Sincerely,
Tonya Cremin, DO and the staff of Fairfield County Integrative Family Medicine & Healing Therapies

Therapeutic Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Most people are familiar with deep tissue, hot stone, or sports massage and the therapeutic benefits they have on the mind and body. But many aren’t aware of another type of therapeutic massage that helps to release toxins in your body — manual lymphatic drainage.

A Closer Look at Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

When suffering from symptoms such as a fever, cough and nasal congestion, many assume they’re fighting the flu. However, these could also be symptoms of a lesser known virus — RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. RSV, which causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages, is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children and is one of the most common reasons for hospital visits among infants and children. Read more about this viral infection which can lead to croup, bronchiolitis, lung failure and pneumonia.

Classes Offered:

Gental Yoga with instructor Jessica DeFeo. Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm. This gentle yoga for beginners and people with physical difficulties, such as back pain and knee pain will be running weekly for $10 per class. Registration is required and limited to 8 per class.

Meditation Series with Lenore Pranzo, Thursdays at 12noon, $20 per class. Pre-registration required.

To sign-up or for more details call (203) 445-9060.

Special Offer! Like Us on Facebook and get $30 off a first-time, one-hour massage or initial acupuncture treatment! Mention this offer when booking your appointment to receive discount. Call (203) 445-9060 to schedule your appointment today.


Visit our website to learn more about our healing therapies:
» Healing Touch/Reiki » Acupuncture » Guided Imagery » Yoga	» Massage » Reflexology » Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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Fairfield County Integrative Family Medicine and Healing Therapies is an exceptional, comprehensive medical family practice located in Trumbull, Connecticut. Drawing from her experience as an osteopathic family physician and her extensive training in alternative healing, Dr. Tonya Cremin founded the practice in 2008 to be a place for total care of the body, mind and spirit. With the expansion in 2012 to include alternative healing therapies and classes, Dr. Cremin’s vision is to create a wellness plan that is tailored to each patient’s healthcare needs. The practice’s physician, licensed practitioners and certified therapists are able to fully treat patients with a combination of conventional medicine and alternative practices.

Dr. Cremin is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) and the practice provides primary medical care for newborns to senior citizens. Its integrative services, that are available to the public as well as her patients, include massage, yoga, healing touch/reiki, meditative guided imagery, acupuncture, reflexology, and manual lymphatic drainage. Contact us to make an appointment, or visit our website for a current schedule of classes, many which are free to the public.