Best Life Occupational Therapy

Best Life will be closed for Spring Break from March 11th-15th. We'll see you all again starting March 18th!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2024! Thank you all for the love and support in 2023. Can't wait to see what 2024 has in store!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19243724/

In the above study, those suffering from fibromyalgia, who received MLD weekly for 3 weeks, reported improved quality of life and health status and decreased pain intensity.

MLD decreases inflammation and improves nervous system regulation, allowing the body to enter a healing state, often associated with decreased pain amd anxiety.

If you or someone you know is suffering from fibromyalgia, DM or call/ text 865-288-9573 for more information!

I can't wait to see y'all in this awesome space! DM or call/text 865-288-9573 to get scheduled!

And what a year it's been! 🥳🥳🥳

Best Life started as an idea and has turned into an actual business that helps people in my community. It's more that I ever could have dreamed of. I am extremely grateful to the Knoxville community for embracing me and trusting me with helping them to heal. I will never take for granted new clients and current clients. Today I am feeling proud, thankful, excited and so much more!

To celebrate, we are offering 10% off one service during the month of November for new and existing clients! Book on Bestlifeot.net or call/text 865-288-9573!

I can't wait to see what the future has in store for me and Best Life OT!

This sweet client underwent an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction. She was very nervous at the beginning of our time together. By providing stellar post-op massage and education before, during, and after each session, she was able to understand what was going on with her body and see amazing results! Turning non-believers into believers may be one of my favorite aspects of my job! As they say, the proof is in the pudding y'all!

Planning before your surgery can help make your recovery a smooth one! Follow these tips so that you can go into your surgery knowing you set yourself up for an amazing, comfortable recovery!

Now booking for the week of October 16th!
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I love my clients, and I love working on faces!

💆‍♀️Sinus pressure
💆‍♀️Headaches
💆‍♀️Puffiness
💆‍♀️Swelling from pregnancy
💆‍♀️Facelifts
💆‍♀️Head and neck lymphedema

Lymphatic massage with cupping/Gua Sha can help with all of that, with the added benefit of deep relaxation!

Happy Friday!!! I have the best clients and am so full of gratitude that they allow me to help with their health and recovery journeys!

Post-op clients: We are approaching "busy season" and it is so important to get your sessions booked before your surgery so you can go into surgery assured that you are all set for your recovery.

We are also entering cold/flu season, so if you are needing a boost to your immune system, DM or text 865-288-9573!

Have a great weekend, y'all!

Another great webinar from . This slide shows how the lymphatic system has an impact on many other body systems. Optimizing your lymphatic system function optimizes your body function PERIOD 👊

Thank you, Melanie!

🌟 Saturday Spotlight 🌟

Lauren with is such a valuable resource in our community. Not only does she help moms perinatally, but she helps those with other health goals. Learn a little more about her below👇🏻

"Hi everyone! I'm Lauren Miller. I am an occupational therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. I moved to Knoxville in September and opened Best Life Occupational Therapy. In my mobile practice, I specialize in lymphatic wellness and provide Manual Lymphatic Drainage for mamas who are dealing with swelling and/or breastfeeding/pumping issues such as engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis. I also help clients with many other health issues that impact the lymphatic system, such as autoimmune diseases, MTHFR gene mutation, after surgery, and many more.

I absolutely love what I do because I get to help clients feel better by using my knowledge of the lymphatic system and my gentle touch to tap into the power of our lymphatic system. I get to watch clients heal their bodies and feel better after dealing with health issues that are painful or chronic. I am always so honored to be part of someone's health journey!"

🌟MLD FAQs Part 1🌟

These are a few of the many questions I get asked pretty regularly when working with clients. I encourage questions, because I truly believe knowledge is power. And, unfortunately, the lymphatic system and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) are not well understood by many.

I hope these help further your understanding and knowledge. If you have other questions, comment below or feel free to DM!

Being part of community events has me feeling so full of pride that Best Life can help others in our community!

So many different issues and they ALL benefit from Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) 👊

We'll be closed June 12th-20th. Client appointments will resume Wednesday June 21st! Appointments for that week are filling up quickly, reach out today to book yours!

📣I am thrilled to announce my new course "Self-Lymphatic Massage for Breast Health" is now available!!! The link is below:

https://lauren-miller-s-school2.teachable.com/p/self-lymphatic-massage-for-breast-health

If you have undergone any breast surgery (lift, reduction, augmentation, top surgery) or if you've ever struggled with cyclical breast pain, breastfeeding issues like engorgement, clogged ducts, and/or mastitis, or just want to show your ladies some lymphatic love, this course is for you!

I wanted to make this course because Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs) are few and far between, and there may not be one near you to help you out. This course is designed to be easy to follow so you can complete appropriate and correct lymphatic massage for your breast health. In this course, you will learn the MLD sequence for breast health. There are written steps, as well as a video tutorial.

MLD should NOT be done if you have an active infection, have uncontrolled high blood pressure, or have uncontrolled kidney problems.

If this course is not enough for you, I offer virtual visits, which you can book through the website! If you live in Knoxville, I can see you in person, in the comfort of your home.


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Working on some really exciting things that I can't wait to share with you very soon!!

Come out and meet other mamas, and learn about lymphatic massage for breast health! Can't wait to see you all there! 💜

The monthly Mother's Circle is now known as Playdate with a Purpose 🎉

Why? Because I believe there is power when women show up in supportive spaces together.

Also because your "fee" to attend is simply a donation to 💕 Bring something your kiddos have outgrown, diapers, wipes, creams/lotions - something you already have on hand that you need to get rid of that another mama would benefit from.

This month Lauren from will be joining us! Lauren Miller is an OT and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She will teach us how to perform self-massage for breast health, which is beneficial for breastfeeding and common breastfeeding issues.

We will be in the large classroom at the Farragut Community Center. I'm providing breakfast and the space for you to make connections with other local moms - you just have to show up! This is a super low pressure, mingle/chit-chat. Perfect if you're new to Knoxville!

DM me to let me know you're coming so I know how much Chickfila to buy, that's my only request 😂

See y'all June 28th!

There are quite a few new people following along on this journey with me, so I thought I would re-introduce myself.

👋Hi! I'm Lauren Miller. I am an Occupational Therapist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. I became a CLT in April 2021 and since then, treating lymphedema and the lymphatic system has been my passion. We moved to Knoxville in September 2022 and I started Best Life Occupational Therapy. Since then, I have had the opportunity to help many clients using MLD and I am grateful for every client that I have seen. I love educating people on the power of our lymphatic system and I want to thank each and every one of you for being here!

Ah, compression. If you've ever worn compression you know it's either a Love It 😍 or Hate It 😡 kind of relationship. Common complaints I hear: The garments are too hard to get on, they're hot, they're uncomfortable. And listen, I hear ya! But.... compression garments have an extremely important purpose, which is to support your lymphatic system and prevent/control swelling.

Compression for post-op plastic surgery clients is not forever, but should be worn 23/7 for at least 3-6 months. It's short-term "suffering" for long-term, beautiful results.

Compression for perinatal clients is also not forever, but should be worn during the day all throughout pregnancy and well into the postpartum phase, as long as swelling is present.

Compression for lymphedema clients is forever, since lymphedema is chronic and progressive. The recommendation varies on the stage of lymphedema from 23/7 to day-time only wear, in order to prevent swelling and other issues such as cellulitis.

Changing our mindset regarding compression can turn these garments from terrors/headaches to helpers/heroes of our lymphatic system. It's not easy to get your mind right, but it can be done. You got this and I'm cheering for you, always!

✨✨We are so excited to announce new days and hours starting Wednesday May 31st! ✨✨

Call/text 865-288-9573 or checkout BestLifeOT.net to schedule an appointment!

🌸🌸Happy Friday🌸🌸

I got to love on some mamas today at . It was an absolute pleasure to help these mamas relax and rejuvenate using MLD. My heart is full 💕🥰

I post a lot on many different things I see clients for, but I thought it'd be nice to show y'all what a week looks like for me. It's awesome to see clients for so many different reasons, and to see them all benefit from MLD!

P.S. I miss the mountains. Time to head back out that way again, soon!

Lymphatic cupping, aka Negative Pressure therapy, is a type of therapy that uses cups to create suction on the skin in order to lift the skin up. This technique involves placing cups on the skin and using a vacuum to create suction. The suction helps to stimulate the lymphatic system, which can help to remove waste and toxins from the body. It is a non-invasive and safe therapy that can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including inflammation, pain, and lymphedema. Cupping can be done on many parts of the body and is a nice add-on to standard MLD!

Surgery, of any kind, is a traumatic experience for the body. Recovery needs to be multi-faceted in order to get the best results. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Compression are two key components that will help your recovery following: Orthopedic surgery
Plastic surgery
Abdominal surgery
Gynecological surgery

Lil Cub Den is hosting Mom's Spa Day. Best Life will be there offering 30 minute Manual Lymphatic Drainage sessions to mamas while their littles ones play!!! This is a great way to try out MLD if you've been curious and a great way to get in some relaxation and extra health benefits! Save your spot at the link below!

https://calendly.com/lauren-bestlifeot/30min

Check out the new YouTube channel and please subscribe!

https://www.youtube.com/

Being a small business owner is one of the hardest and the best things I've ever done. I celebrate every time I get a new client, or build a new relationship with other providers. I am so grateful and honored to help my clients and be a part of community.

In honor of Mother's Day, I am taking 20% off any single service when you book between May 2nd-14th. An MLD session has so many benefits, but one that mamas can always use, is relaxation! Gift a session to a loved one or to yourself, gift certificates are available!