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I first learned about Darla through Hospice Austin while caring for a friend in the final stages of prostate cancer. He was suffering from painful edema in his lower legs, which made movement difficult. After diuretics failed to help, it was recommended that a therapist specializing in lymphatic drainage make a home visit.
Enter Darla. We managed to schedule an appointment with her within just a few days. From the moment she walked in, she made everyone feel at ease, even stopping to pet my friend's dog while introducing herself. She gently assisted my friend into a comfortable position for his massage, demonstrating remarkable compassion throughout the session.
After about an hour, she finished and began packing up her equipment. I asked my friend how it felt, and he described it as "like light touching," expressing doubt about its effectiveness. However, the next morning, when we measured his legs, they were six inches smaller in circumference, and he could put weight on them--simply amazing! Darla continued to visit once a week for three more weeks, and by the end of that period, my friend had regained energy, lost excess fluid, and his skin was glowing.
A few months later, he experienced fluid retention again due to a skin wound, and once more, Darla worked her magic, alleviating the issue. During her next visit, my friend was in too much pain for a massage, so he encouraged me to take a session instead. I'm so glad I did, and for the record, yes, I paid separately!
Darla is, without a doubt, the most intuitive therapist I've ever encountered. I suffer from severe neck pain and have lost feeling in my left arm and hand due to foraminal stenosis. Remarkably, Darla instinctively knew where to focus her efforts without me having to say a word. She released a significant amount of tension and created space between my vertebrae through intense stretching. By the end of the session, I felt tingling in my fingers and noticed my left shoulder settling back into place.
She also worked on my ribs, employing what felt like some magical technique by reaching through my armpit. Darla's approach goes beyond mere relaxation; she is dedicated to enhancing her clients' daily lives--whether that means alleviating pain, draining the lymphatic system, or releasing long-held tension.
Her passion and compassion shine through in her work, and her rates are reasonable. Plus, she comes to your home! I wholeheartedly recommend giving her a try--you won't regret it! read more
