HEALING RESOURCES
Trusted Healing
Resources in Sacramento
Healing takes a village. No single provider knows everything, and every trusted practitioner brings their own gifts, training, and talents. When we work together, you get the strongest web of support possible.
These are our trusted people in Sacramento, the providers and organizations we know, believe in, and have used ourselves, for everything from post-op recovery and cancer care to pregnancy, postpartum, and whole-body wellness. Some started as clients, some as personal friends, some as colleagues, and all of us are community.
Let us be part of yours.
POST-OP RECOVERY
Support for Your Surgical Recovery
Lymphatic drainage is one part of your recovery. These are the places we trust to support the rest of it, from oxygen therapy to the resources we’ve written ourselves.
Water and Salt
A one-of-a-kind water and wellness store. Juan and his wife bring water, supplements, and treatments inspired by Japanese and Korean wellness traditions right to West Sacramento, including halotherapy (salt therapy) and hydrogen therapy you won’t find many other places. Ask Juan for a tour of everything they offer. He knows everything. Tell him we said hi!
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Snatched and Swollen
Our Recovery Guide
Our complete guide to healing after lipo, BBL, and tummy tuck, abroad or at home.
Learn about the book →
Plastic Surgery FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
When to start lymphatic drainage, how often to come in, and what to expect as you heal.
Read the FAQ →
The Snatched and Swollen Community
Facebook Group
A place to connect with other women going through recovery, share questions, and know you’re not alone.
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CANCER CARE
Support Through Cancer and Beyond
Cancer touches every part of your life, and you deserve support for all of it. These local providers and organizations offer care, community, and practical help for patients, survivors, and the people who love them.
Lymphworks with Michelle
Michelle Sanderson, CMT, CLT · Fair Oaks, CA
A certified lymphedema therapist with a deep specialty in lymphedema, lipedema, oncology massage, and complex chronic illness, including Lyme, mold illness, MCAS, and fibromyalgia. She’s also a certified Perrin Technique practitioner. Michelle was my mentor for a time, and her wisdom is part of Snatched and Swollen. We refer to each other often: she sends her post-op clients to us, and we send our lymphedema and oncology clients to her.
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Nordic House Spa
Oncology Massage & Lymphedema Management · Carmichael, CA
Specialized oncology massage and lymphedema management for clients during and after cancer treatment, offered in a calm, spa-like setting. Miechelle is a trusted colleague and one of the experts we interviewed for Snatched and Swollen.
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American Cancer Society, Sacramento
Free Patient & Caregiver Programs · Sacramento
Free programs and services for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. A good first call when you don’t know where to start.
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UC Davis Cancer Center Support Groups
Free Support Groups · Sacramento
Free support groups open to everyone, including From Cancer to Health, a 12-week group for women navigating diagnosis and treatment.
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Every Woman Counts
Free Screening Program · California
Free breast and cervical cancer screening for women who qualify.
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PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM
Care for Every Stage of Motherhood
From pregnancy through the fourth trimester and beyond, these are the people we trust to care for you and your growing family.
Tandaan Mo La Tierra
Carina Gutierrez · Full-Spectrum Doula · Sacramento, CA
Birth and postpartum doula support grounded in honoring the wisdom of the birthing body. Carina offers full-spectrum care, including support through miscarriage and loss, and walks with families from pregnancy through the early days home. Someone we know, trust, and love.
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Faithful Lactation Support
Shanee Eurén, RN, BSN, IBCLC · Placer County, CA
A board-certified lactation consultant and former NICU nurse with more than a decade of experience caring for newborns with feeding challenges. Shanee offers faith-centered, encouraging breastfeeding support for moms, dads, and babies, with special expertise in tongue and lip ties. Tell her we said God bless!
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Lady Bits Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy · Sacramento, CA
Skilled, compassionate pelvic floor therapy from women who treat women, in an office designed to feel cozy, not clinical. A wonderful partner for healing after pregnancy, birth, and C-section, and for pelvic pain or bladder concerns at any stage of life. They offer a free 15-minute consultation.
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Kaleidoscope Chiropractic
Dr. Caitlin · Family, Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic · Sacramento, CA
Gentle, specific chiropractic care for the whole family, with a special focus on pregnancy and little ones. Dr. Caitlin is Webster Technique certified through the ICPA and helps mamas prepare their bodies for pregnancy, labor, birth, and recovery.
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Connected Chiropractic
Dr. Michelle Arietta · Family, Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic · Rocklin, CA
Warm, thorough chiropractic care for every age, known especially for prenatal, newborn, and children’s care. Worth the drive.
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Capital City Birth Collective
Doulas, Lactation & Perinatal Support · Sacramento, CA
A collective of more than 20 independent birth professionals, including birth and postpartum doulas, lactation consultants, midwives, and perinatal counselors. A wonderful place to build your whole birth team in one spot.
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WOMB Collective
Birthworker Community · Sacramento, CA
A new community of Sacramento birthworkers, launching soon with events, workshops, and ways to connect. Follow along to be the first to know.
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Chicks in Crisis
Family Resource Center · Elk Grove, CA
Support for pregnant and parenting families, including prenatal care, parenting classes, baby supplies, emergency food, and a diaper bank.
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SKIN & SCAR RESTORATION
Restoring Skin, Scars, and Confidence
Healing isn’t only about how you feel. It’s also about feeling at home in your body again. These artists and specialists help restore what surgery, illness, or life has changed.
Vivere Spa
Elizabeth Benson, Licensed Esthetician · Oncology-Safe Facials · Roseville, CA
A gentle sanctuary for skin that’s been through a lot. Liz is certified in oncology-safe, customized facials and post-procedure skin recovery, offering calm, restorative care for clients during and after cancer treatment, surgery, and cosmetic procedures. A dear friend and colleague whose heart for healing shows in everything she does.
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Evelina Aesthetics
Advanced Facials & Skin Treatments · Citrus Heights, CA
Results-focused skin care from an esthetician who’s as wonderful with people as she is with skin. Evelina offers advanced treatments like liquid microneedling and the KrX Green Sea Peel, plus customized facials and acne care for teens and adults. Virtual consultations available.
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Bohemian Aesthetic Atelier
Permanent Cosmetics & Paramedical Tattooing · Sacramento, CA
A warm, cozy studio offering areola tattooing and scar camouflage, along with permanent makeup and Procell skin therapy for the face and scalp. A wonderful one-stop place for restoring confidence after surgery or a hard season.
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BEYOND THE BODY
Healing the Heart, too
Some of the hardest seasons aren’t physical.
Healing here is for the whole person: body, mind, heart, and spirit.
If you’re in an unsafe situation, WEAVE offers free, confidential
24-hour support at 916-920-2952.
Are you a provider?
If you support women’s healing in the Sacramento area, we’d love to know you.
Call or text 916-893-6492.
These are independent providers and organizations we trust and refer to. Lymph and Scars is not affiliated with them, and each is responsible for its own services. Please contact them directly with questions.