Your body carries the story of your life.
Every experience leaves its mark—from the transitions of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause and menopause, to surgery, cancer treatment, digestive challenges, and the cumulative effects of stress. Your body deserves care that recognizes the unique ways your physiology changes throughout life.
Drawing on over 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist, my practice centers on listening to what your body needs to heal. My passion lies in supporting clients through recovery, restoration, and life’s transitions through skilled touch, mindful movement, and empowering education.
My work integrates advanced training in abdominal and pelvic manual therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, perinatal massage, oncology and palliative bodywork, and Integrative Yoga Therapy.
Your body may be carrying more than it should. Restorative Bodywork can support your body's natural capacity to adapt, recover, and restore.
Lourdes Wiley, RN, LMT, CMLDT
Registered Nurse • Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Abdominal Therapy Practitioner
Explore My Offerings:
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Gentle manual therapy adapted from the Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage. This work focuses on the female body’s core- the abdomen, pelvis, respiratory diaphragm and muscles, and lower back to support digestive, pelvic, and reproductive health. Treatment is focused on improving vascular and lymphatic circulation, reducing pelvic congestion, and restoring healthier mobility of the abdominal and pelvic tissues. I am an Abdominal Therapist trained through the Abdominal Therapy Collective.
Helpful for: painful periods, endometriosis, PMOS, digestive concerns, bloating, constipation, pelvic floor tension, fertility support, abdominal surgery recovery, postpartum core healing and many other women’s health concerns. May serve as an excellent complement to pelvic floor physical therapy.
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Grounded in the Vodder Method, these gentle, rhythmic treatments support the healthy movement of lymph throughout the body while calming the nervous system. The goal is to gently move fluid and address tissue adhesions that may be blocking healthy drainage. MLD is an excellent tool to manage swelling, reduce pain in some patients, and can help maximize tissue health before and after surgery. MLD techniques are incorporated into scar tissue massage treatment.
Helpful for: General wellness, fluid retention, surgery preparation and recovery, chronic inflammation, immune support, scar tissue management. and anyone seeking gentle, nervous system-informed care.
Please note: I do not offer Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), compression bandaging, or comprehensive lymphedema management. I can offer MLD for patients with lymphedema to support existing lymphedema therapy.
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Integrative bodywork designed to down-regulate stress pathways, release body tension, and restore the ability to truly “breathe”. The goal is simple: quiet the nervous system, lower stress hormones, and create space for your body’s natural capacity to restore.
Helpful for: chronic stress, burnout, muscular tension, hormonal transitions, sleep disruption, illness or surgery recovery, chronic pain, and general well-being.
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This nurturing care directly eases structural strain in the back and pelvis, fluid retention, and stress. The focus is to help you feel more comfortable, supported, and connected to your changing body throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Helpful for: pelvic and back pain, swelling, birth preparation, normal discomforts of pregnancy, C-section recovery and scarring, and postpartum healing.
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Drawing on my experience as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and specialized massage training, every session is carefully adapted to your unique health history, treatment plan, energy level, and goals. Sessions may help ease discomfort, fatigue, tension, anxiety, and the physical effects of treatment while supporting relaxation, comfort, and moments of deep rest.
Helpful for: Patients navigating cancer treatment and recovery, palliative care, serious or life-limiting illness, and anyone seeking gentle, medically informed bodywork during a complex health journey.
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Movement is an essential part of lasting restoration. Through Ebb & Flow Yoga, I offer workshops as well as individualized and small-group sessions that integrate therapeutic yoga, functional movement, breath work, and body awareness to support healthy core function, pelvic well-being, and resilient movement patterns.
The Ebb & Flow Approach
Restorative Bodywork is a nervous system-centered approach where each session is thoughtfully tailored to your individual history, goals, and physiology - never a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Your body deserves care that is compassionate and respectful of both science AND lived experience.
On the table and beyond…
At Ebb & Flow Restorative Bodywork, care extends beyond what happens on the treatment table.
Depending on your needs and goals, your care may include:
Deep Listening and Assessment
Understanding your health history, current concerns, and goals helps guide care that is both thoughtful and individualized.
Customized Bodywork
Your treatment is tailored to your body, your health, and where you are today.
Body Literacy
Education helps you better understand your anatomy, physiology, and the many ways your body adapts, heals, and changes throughout life. We keep it easy to understand!
Self-Abdominal Care
Part of Abdominal Therapy is learning self-care techniques to support digestive function, pelvic health, and connection with your core between sessions.
Lymphatic Self-Care
Practical, easy-to-follow strategies can help encourage healthy lymphatic flow, manage swelling, and support your body's natural healing and recovery processes.
Nervous System Support
Simple practices that complement your bodywork sessions may help reduce stress, improve body awareness, and create more opportunities for rest and recovery.
Collaborative Care
Together we'll create a plan that reflects your goals, values, and comfort level, so you feel informed, supported, and actively involved in your care.
My scope of practice does not include diagnosing medical conditions or prescribing treatment. However, more than 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse deeply informs how I assess, adapt, and provide bodywork. I believe skilled touch is a powerful therapeutic tool when applied thoughtfully, safely, and in partnership with the rest of your healthcare.
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