Julie Simser, LMT, Virginia

Julie Simser graduated in 2005 from the Big Sky Somatic Institute in Helena, Montana. For the past 13 years, her massage career has concentrated on providing corporate and event massage for a wide variety of companies & venues throughout the DC/MD/VA area. She also worked with Robin and the Fit Pro Massage team at several sports massage events, including the Marine Corps Marathon & Kinetic Half Iron & Sprint triathlons.

Julie earned her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage from Monarch Continuing Education in Christiansburg, VA. This program was created by a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 25 years of clinical experience and is one of only 7 programs in the U.S. that provides comprehensive certification programs in lymphatic drainage.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a light-touch technique that gently stretches the skin, affecting the delicate lymph vessels beneath, thereby increasing the flow of lymph (which contains proteins, fats, water, waste, debris, and T-helper & B-helper cells). By using the appropriate pressure, precise rate & rhythm, and careful sequencing, MLD encourages the flow of lymph from swollen to non-swollen areas. This is a critical part of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and can help treat conditions such as Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Migraine headaches, Orthopedic Traumas, Post-Surgical & Wound Healing, Edema, Head/Neck/Ear Congestion, and more.

Julie is also a professional photographer and creates digital art for weddings, nature, landscapes, and portraits. Find her pics here.