More About Dr. Shanie

Education

• B.S. in Biology, Minor in Psychology — Augustana College (2004)

• M.S. in Occupational Therapy — University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2007)

• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy — University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2009)

• Massage Therapy Certificate — Florida School of Massage (2021)

Certifications & Licensure

• National Board Certified Occupational Therapist (NBCOT)

• Registered & Licensed Occupational Therapist (Iowa)

• Licensed Massage Therapist (Iowa)

• LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA)

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT, ACOLS)

• Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (MLD-C, ACOLS)

• Advanced Manual Lymph Drainage for Post-Plastic Surgery (CPST, ACOLS)

• Advanced Lymphedema Management (ALM, ACOLS)

• Certified Health Coach (CHC)

• Certified Kinesio-Taping Practitioner (CKTP)

• Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200)

  Professional Experience

• Business Owner & Educator

• Instructor, Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS): teaching MLD, MLD-PS, and CDT courses

• 18 years of occupational therapy experience across outpatient, skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and as a traveling therapist.

• 4 years of lymphatic care and treatments (Manual Lymph Drainage, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Post Plastic Therapist, Advanced Lymphedema Management).

• 4 years of massage therapy utilizing various skills like deep tissue, trigger point release, and more.

• Pelvic Floor 1 Training (PF1)- Pelvic Health Therapy

• Committed to ongoing learning and skill advancement to best serve patients and clients.