Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, ND, MPH, CLT-LANA, BCTMB, HTCP, RYT-500, is an interdisciplinary trained and Board Certified Lymphatic Therapist and complementary alternative healthcare practitioner. Born with congenital lymphedema she is dedicated to working with patients suffering from lymphedema, chronic edema and those with compromised immune systems.
She also uses green complementary and alternative medicine to support environmentally sensitive populations (e.g. asthma, bronchitis, lupus and COPD). Dr. Washington is an epidemiologist (MPH), a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP)and formally trained as a Naturopath with a Doctorate in Naturopathy (ND), Certified Lymphatic Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (CLT-LANA). Dr. Washington has b...
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Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, ND, MPH, CLT-LANA, BCTMB, HTCP, RYT-500, is an interdisciplinary trained and Board Certified Lymphatic Therapist and complementary alternative healthcare practitioner. Born with congenital lymphedema she is dedicated to working with patients suffering from lymphedema, chronic edema and those with compromised immune systems.
She also uses green complementary and alternative medicine to support environmentally sensitive populations (e.g. asthma, bronchitis, lupus and COPD). Dr. Washington is an epidemiologist (MPH), a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP)and formally trained as a Naturopath with a Doctorate in Naturopathy (ND), Certified Lymphatic Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (CLT-LANA). Dr. Washington has been certified through the National Board Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) and is a nationally registered yoga instructor (RYT-500).
Services offered at are Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD-Vodder) and Decongestive Therapy (Wrapping and Compression), Lymphatic Energy Drainage (HTCP), Lymphatic Yoga and Lymphatic Breath-work (RYT-500) and Naturopathic Coaching and Counseling (ND).
As a formally trained Prenatal and Postpartum Doula, Dr. Sylvia offers prenatal and postnatal massage( BCTMB, LMT) for moms experiencing pain, edema and congestion.
She operates out of a environmentally healthy building, The Green Buddha Sustainability Center, that is a registered LEED Gold building project. The historic building was renovated to promote the environmental and public health of both its clients and workers.
A prescription for lymphatic therapy from MD, DO, Chiropractors or Podiatrist is preferred prior to treatment especially if they are seeking reimbursements. Patients can self refer but they must come in for an initial consultation and assessment.
Dr. Sylvia is a credentialed healthcare provider through American Specialty Health Insurance, Providence Health Plan and Capitol Blue Cross. WE ARE NOW CREDENTIALED FOR MEDICARE/MEDICAID. We will create Superbills for all patients who desire to be reimbursed by insurance for our services.
There is a $75 fee for canellation of appointments that occur less than 48 hours. This fee will be a credit if a new appointment is booked within 2 weeks.
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