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Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA

Physical Therapist

1N544 Bobolink Dr Winfield IL, 60190
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Dr. Sylvia Hood Washington is a naturopathic doctor and internationally certified lymphatic therapist (CLT-LANA) practicing in both Aurora, IL and Winfield, IL. Dr. Hood Washington specializes in proactive prevention and treatment of lymphatic and circulatory disorders including lymphedema, lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency . Dr. Hood Washington is certified in Complete Decongestive Therapy and supports patients who are cancer survivors, and those recovering or preparing from orthopedic to plastic surgery.  She combines holistic healing methods with traditional solutions to medical illness. Providing both individual and family care, the most common ailments treated are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, obesity, heart disease, fibromyalgia,  cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic Physicians place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to the broad spectrum of remedies available.

Education and Training

Case Western Reserve Univ. MSE 1987

Case Western Reserve Univ. PhD 2000

UIC School of Public Health MPH 2008

Provider Details

Female English, French
Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA
Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA's Expert Contributions
  • 5 Steps To A Healthier You - Naturally

    5 Steps & 5 Elements For A Healthier You All of us at some point in time in our lives, perennially start a New Year with an honest commitment to be healthier. Let’s start this new year and new decade with a 21st century health model. The basic 4 elements needed for life are: food, water,...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Complete Decongestive Therapy Manual Lymphatic DrainagePhysical Vascular Therapy (BEMER)Primary and Secondary LymphedemaLipedemaLymphatic Therapy for Orthopedic Surgery RecoveryLymphatic Therapy for Plastic Surgery RecoveryChronic Venous InsufficiencyPregnancy EdemaChronic EdemaFibromyalgiaObesityRheumatoid ArthritisLymphatic Disorders

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Research Associate Professor UIC School of Public Health 10 - 16

Professional Memberships

  • National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)  
  • American Massage Therapy Association, Illinois Chapter  
  • Lymphology Association of North America  
  • Healing Touch Professional Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Healing Touch of Tau -- Lymphatic Patient Support 501 C3

Areas of research

Lymphatic systems and human resiliency in the face of environmental and climate disparities.

Sylvia Hood Washington, PhD, MD, MPH, CLT-LANA's Practice location

1N544 Bobolink Dr -
Winfield, IL 60190
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