PHILOSOPHY of TREATMENT
1. Excellence
Susan Mullins, PT, MS, CLT, owner of Mullins Lymphedema Therapy in Durham is a graduate of Duke University’s Master of Physical Therapy program and Certified Lymphedema Therapist from Norton School of Lymphatics (trained in the Foeldi Method of Complete Decongestive Therapy). As an experienced physical therapist, certified lymphedema therapist and person living with lymphedema, she can give you the knowledge, clinical expertise and personal experience and compassionate commitment to help you live your best life with lymphedema. She lives with lymphedema and knows the challenges you face with your lymphedema. She is experienced in cancer rehabilitation and osteoporosis. She is a PORI-certified Oncology Rehab Therapist. She is skilled as a manual therapist including manual lymph drainage techniques, myofascial release techniques, muscle release techniques, scar mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, neuromuscular inhibition techniques for the treatment of myofascial trigger points, and cranial sacral therapy.
2. Personalized Care
We will develop the right program, made just for you. We will work to help you manage your lymphedema with confidence and help to prevent further progression.
3. Preventive Care
If you have been told by your healthcare provider that you are “at risk” for lymphedema, we can educate you on the correct exercise plan to live your best life right now.
4. Continuum of Care
We will work to help you prevent and/or manage lymphedema with confidence, wherever you are in this journey. We are here to help and guide you to decrease the progression of lymphedema.
