Ankeny, Iowa · By Appointment

An Occupational Therapy clinic specializing in lymphatic care

Medical-grade lymphatic
and rehabilitative care

Led by a Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Shanie Dasrath brings OT clinical reasoning, certified lymphatic expertise, and licensed massage therapy to every session — building care around your anatomy, your history, and your real goals.

OTD · OTR/L CLT-LANA Certified Licensed Massage Therapist Pelvic Floor Support
Dr. Shanie Dasrath
OTD · OTR/L · LMT · MLD-C · CLT-LANA
  • Occupational Therapist (Doctorate)
  • LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Lipedema Therapist
  • Certified Plastic Surgery Therapist
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Pelvic Floor Support
  • Vodder MLD Certified
· OT-Led Clinic
· OT Doctorate
· CLT-LANA Certified
· MLD Certified
· Licensed Massage Therapist
· Evidence-Based
· Iowa Licensed
Why it matters

This is clinical care
delivered with expertise,
intention, and genuine
attention to you.

Occupational Therapists are trained to evaluate function, analyze the whole body, and build individualized care plans — not just apply a technique. Combined with certified lymphatic expertise, licensed massage therapy, and pelvic floor awareness, that training produces a level of whole-body care that is genuinely rare in a single practice.

Patients often share that Dr. Shanie's sessions feel unlike anything they've experienced before — because every session begins with a real conversation about your body and your goals, not a preset routine. There's a reason clinical MLD produces different results. Learn the difference →

OT Clinical Reasoning

Every session begins with assessment of your function, history, and goals—not just your complaint.

CLT-LANA Certified

The highest credential in lymphatic therapy — bringing advanced clinical knowledge to every lymphatic session, from wellness to complex care.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Iowa-licensed therapeutic massage. Targeted, medically-informed technique.

Pelvic Floor Support

A clinical lens that deepens both lymphatic care and therapeutic massage — informing how the whole body is assessed and treated.

Services

What we treat

Every service is rooted in clinical training—not a template.

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Lymphatic Care

Vodder-trained Manual Lymphatic Drainage for wellness, complex conditions, and post-surgical recovery — precise, evidence-based, and built around your body's needs.

MLD Post-Op Recovery Lymphedema Lipedema Nervous System Reset Lymphatic Facial Wellness

Therapeutic Massage

Licensed, medically-informed massage targeting the pain patterns, mobility restrictions, and functional limitations that are actually affecting your daily life.

Deep Tissue Trigger Point Myofascial Release Kinesiotaping Head, Neck & Shoulders

Pelvic Floor Support

A clinical lens that deepens both lymphatic care and therapeutic massage — informing how the whole body is assessed and treated.

Integrated into every session

Self-pay & HSA/FSA accepted. LCW is an out-of-network provider — no insurance billing, no restrictions. Clients can use HSA or FSA cards for lymphatic, lymphedema, and lipedema care. Receipts available on request. Learn more →

Client Reviews

What patients say

★★★★★

"Shan is amazing!! She listens to what you need but she also is very intuitive and feels what your body needs as well!"

Tessa L.
★★★★★

"Very knowledgeable about lymphatic drainage and everything I needed for recovery from my double mastectomy along with proper compression garments. Can't wait to go back!"

Jessica F.
★★★★★

"I've had MLD for 3 years and this is the first time I've ever seen and felt results. The depth of her understanding is amazing. Such a caring approach that shows her passion for this field."

Debbie
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Ready to experience
the clinical difference?

Appointments available Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm.
Evening appointments by request. Located in Ankeny, IA.

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