When 26 year old professional Beach Volleyballer Caitlin Bettenay suffered heat stroke and collapsed while competing in Japan, she knew she needed help to get back on track, fast!
Caitlin competes all over the world, so when she is injured, it directly impacts how much she can play and her career prospects. Any time out for injury needs to be minimised so she can get back onto the court.
The heat stroke had affected Caitlin’s kidneys and lymphatic system. She experienced fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, heavy legs as well as finding it difficult to get through a training session. Caitlin turned to local clinic, Cluzie Clinic, to help reboot her system and to clean out any toxins.
“The lymphatic system is the body’s sewerage system,” says Clinical Director, Claire Dunkley. “It is one of the most critical systems in the body and can seriously affect the body’s ability to recover after an injury. It’s important to seek help from someone who is trained in the lymphatic system to help clean it out.”
During her appointments at Cluzie Clinic, the team focused on Caitlin’s kidneys because the detox pathways had been compromised. The first step was to clear these pathways so that the waste could leave her body and allow her kidneys to heal.
“The lymphatic system removes metabolic waste which is produced by the body when you are burning things like fats, sugars and oxygen. As an athlete, Caitlin creates a lot more metabolic waste due to the amount of physical activity she does, and this can put a strain on the lymphatic system,” says Claire.
Caitlin experienced a difference straight away after ANF disc application, and after 24 hours she reported having more energy and stamina. Caitlin is well again and back to a full training schedule. She is currently gearing up for the next leg of the world tour and is grateful that Cluzie was able to help her out.
”I’m grateful to Claire for helping my recovery journey with ANF Therapy! While my body bounced back from the heatstroke relatively well, my kidneys took a little longer to fully recover. ANF Therapy helped me get back to that 100% so I can train and compete uninhibited. Very grateful” says Caitlin.
The symptoms of a blocked lymphatic system are often subtle. “A lot of people may not realise that their lymphatic system is blocked up, because they appear fit, healthy and active,” says Claire. “If you are tired, lethargic, sluggish and can’t seem to get well, it could be a sign that your lymphatics need a clean out.”
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, visit cluzie.com or phone 5329 7905.
