Ankeny, Iowa · By Appointment

The person
behind the practice

18 years of clinical experience. A doctorate, multiple national certifications, and a deep commitment to doing this right — not just doing more of it.

OTD · OTR/L · LMT
CLT-LANA · MLD-C · CPST

Meet Your Therapist

Dr. Shanie Dasrath

OTD, OTR/L, LMT, MLD-C, CLT-LANA

Dr. Shanie isn't just a therapist — she's a clinician, an educator, and someone who has spent nearly two decades learning everything she can about how the body heals. With a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and certifications most practitioners never pursue, she brings a depth of knowledge to every session that simply isn't common.

She is a Vodder-trained Manual Lymphatic Drainage specialist, a Certified Yoga Teacher who integrates movement and breath into recovery, and holds advanced training in Pelvic Health — a rare combination that allows her to see and treat the body as a whole system, not just a collection of symptoms.

Her goal has never been to see as many clients as possible. It has always been to give each person the kind of care that actually changes things.

OTD · OTR/L CLT-LANA Certified Licensed Massage Therapist Vodder MLD Certified Pelvic Floor Support 18 Years Experience

Our Practice

Quality over everything

This is a small, intentional practice built around one belief: that fewer clients seen with full attention will always produce better outcomes than more clients seen on a schedule.

Philosophy

Less volume,
more presence

Every client receives Dr. Shanie's full clinical attention — not a protocol, not a rushed appointment. Care that's actually worth your time and delivers results that last.

Mission

Specialized care
without compromise

To provide lymphatic and rehabilitative care that most clinics simply can't match — by staying small, staying specialized, and never sacrificing clinical standards for volume.

Vision

A new standard
for this field

A practice where every person who walks through the door leaves better than they came — not because we saw the most patients, but because we truly saw them.

The Experience

What to expect when
you work with us

Every visit is intentional from the moment you book to the moment you leave.

We start with your goals

We review your history, what you're experiencing in your body, and what you most want to change — before we do anything else.

A plan that actually fits you

You'll leave with clear guidance on what to book, how often, and what realistic progress looks like — no guesswork, no upselling.

Each session is intentional

Treatment is tailored to what your body needs that day — whether that's swelling reduction, pain relief, post-op recovery, or functional support.

Progress that continues at home

You'll leave with simple home strategies and education so the work we do together keeps going between visits.

Qualifications

Education &
certifications

Dr. Shanie has pursued every credential that makes her better at serving you — not for the letters after her name, but for the depth they add to your care.

Education

B.S. Biology, Minor Psychology — Augustana College
M.S. Occupational Therapy — University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy — University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Massage Therapy Certificate — Florida School of Massage

Licensure

Registered & Licensed Occupational Therapist — Iowa
Licensed Massage Therapist — Iowa
National Board Certified Occupational Therapist (NBCOT)
LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA)

Lymphatic Certifications

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT, ACOLS)
Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (MLD-C, ACOLS)
Advanced MLD for Post-Plastic Surgery (CPST, ACOLS)
Advanced Lymphedema Management (ALM, ACOLS)

Additional Certifications

Certified Health Coach (CHC)
Certified Kinesio-Taping Practitioner (CKTP)
Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200)

Experience

18 years of doing
this work

Business Owner & Educator — founder of Lymphatic Care & Wellness, Ankeny IA

ACOLS Instructor — teaches Manual Lymph Drainage and lymphedema therapy courses to other clinicians nationally

Occupational Therapy — outpatient rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and pediatric settings

Lymphatic Specialization — MLD, complete decongestive therapy, post-surgical lymphatic care, and advanced lymphedema management

Therapeutic Massage — deep tissue, trigger point release, and targeted therapeutic technique

Pelvic Health — OT-informed pelvic floor support with a whole-body, lymph-aware approach

The personbehind the practice

Dr. Shanie Dasrath

Quality over everything

Less volume,more presence

Specialized carewithout compromise

A new standardfor this field

What to expect whenyou work with us

We start with your goals

A plan that actually fits you

Each session is intentional

Progress that continues at home

Education &certifications

Education

Licensure

Lymphatic Certifications

Additional Certifications

18 years of doingthis work

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Lymphatic Care & Wellness

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