HEALING LANDMARK - Blairsville, Georgia

Rose

I want to thank Dr. Lavinia Rusu. I have been to numerous doctors to address excess fluid and inflammation build up throughout my body without answers or diagnosis, it was very frustrating !!!

After my first Lympatic Massage/treatment, I immediatley had results!!! Dr. Rusu is amazing and my Lympatic Massages transformed my personal health and quaility of life.

Ultimately, my Lympatic Massages, not only help remove excess trapped fluid and toxins from my tissues it reduced swelling, inflammation, and my skin feels and looks healthier. I believe Lymatic Massages aided in releasing emotional toxins built up over months of stress and anxiety.

I am greatful for Dr. Rusu's attention to detail, professional approach, and taking time to explain the importance of the Lympatic System. After seeing so many medical professioinals, I very much appreciate being treated as a person / patient not a number or file in the office.

I would highly reccommend anyone with issues of retention and inflammation to schedule a visit with Dr. Rusu, as she provides results.

Lisa H.

This past Friday I started with a new therapeutic medical massage office down in Blairsville. I asked online about it, and this place got high reviews in the comments under my post.
I was hoping for a difference in technique and skill and was blown away by the professionalism and care. Angie Benson, RN, LMT was who worked on me. She first asked if I minded if she prayed for me. I was immediately emotional, because she knows that all healing is up to God, working through her hands. She put both her hands on my back and prayed for us both. During the hour she worked on my trigger points, with each movement she talked about what she was doing, and I had to be a participant as she learned about my injury and the trigger points. If she hit a bad spot I had to inhale deeply then quickly breath out hard. Not only did this alert her to a pressure point, it also helps to release the intensity of the muscle pain so the muscles relax and the pain is less as she tries to go deeper into the muscle. Because it was the first session, Angie didn't go as deep as I needed, we have to work up to the deep muscle therapy. She warned me about bruising and pain the day after and counseled me on what to do for the pain, including to drink lots of water.
She was correct, Saturday I was pretty sore, but Sunday it was much better. I did have less back pain, which was different from the muscle soreness, and I felt like I could stand up better, more straight.
I had the 2nd appointment yesterday, Monday, and not only was she able to go deeper into the muscle and trigger points, she also used some new techniques from two 4 hr classes, one on Saturday and another Sunday. It was an interesting session and I'm not as sore today as I was after the first session. Again, she prayed over me and for me.
There is a radical difference between this therapy and where I was going for the last 2 almost 3 months. Where I was before seemed like "spa fun", and at Healing Landmark I'm getting the real deal. I have up to 8 more on the doctor's order for therapy and look forward to each one. ~ Lisa Hill, NC

Jason N.

The folks here really care and are incredibly knowledgeable. Angie makes sure to treat the root of the issues not just the symptoms! And she does her best to make sure the patient leaves with a better knowledge base about what caused the symptoms and how to prevent it. Amazing medical practice run by caring and considerate people 10/10

Sandy S.

I can not say enough positive things about Ms Lavinia. My husband was suffering with terrible swelling and fluid retention in his legs after having his lymph nodes removed because of a prostate cancer diagnosis. She took him in immediately and worked at least an hour on him after a consultation. Not only did the fluid work itself up but it exited through the original incision in his belly completely resolving without having a drain inserted. She was such a blessing! We both highly recommend Healing Landmark!

Kimberly H.

Lavinia is wonderful. She has helped me with my neck and low back issues tremendously. The latest thing she helped me with was an eardrum that was about to rupture. In the past it has ruptured twice. I have had surgery on it once to repair the hole. It had filled with fluid and felt very much like it was going to rupture again. I just happened to be seeing her that evening and told how how bad it was hurting. She said she could do lymphatic drainage and see if it would drain. It did!!! The next morning it felt all better. I took no medicine. It drained on its own with her help. It had been hurting about a week when I went to her. I am so thankful I found her and I would recommend her to anyone. She is so much more than just a massage therapist. I praise the Lord for her!!!

Mark M.

At my first visit with Dr. Rusu I had severe neck and back pain. It was hard for me to turn my neck without pain. After three treatments my neck and my back were feeling much better. After several more treatments the pain was completely gone and I could move my head from side to side without discomfort. I continue to see DR. Rusu for maintenance treatments. She also recommended some topical jells and creams and a new pillow. The best pillow I have ever owned. She also coached me on how to lift correctly, how to view my computer, and other changes I could make to keep my neck and back pain free. I highly recommend Dr. Rusu for anyone with issues that have not been resolved.

june G.

I suffered from vertigo for many years and no treatments helped before coming to Lavinia. The vertigo became debilitating but I can drive again and only have symptoms sporadically. As well I had limited range of motion in my left arm. Did not want surgery. Saw Lavinia for treatments and can lift arm over my head.

Maria C.

One thing i noticed almost immediately after having my massage is that i felt joyful, more positive. It also allowed me to have more mental clarity and i was able to make less impulsive choices. I am sure it also helped my body in many other ways, but my mental health at that time was a priority and a bit of a struggle therefore that's what i first noticed and was honestly in shock because i've had had many good massages in the past but this one was different. I said to myself ohh that's why she's a Doctor. This is amazing! highly recommend really great person as well.

-Maria