TEAM

CNS Foundation Co-Founders and Directors, Rebecca Mailloux, EMT and Mindy Esau, MS. each bring 30 years of expertise to our patient care models.

With a combined 60 years of experience applying clinical rehabilitation modalities, glymphatic drainage, kinetic therapy and neuroplasticity-based techniques, our unique foundations award innovative perspectives to revolutionize patient care and regenerative rehabilitation.

MMLD Founder and CNS Foundation Co-Founder, Rebecca Mailloux, is a lymphatic dysfunction educator as well as a medical practice and pathology laboratory consultant and has been providing MMLD since 1995. With 20 years in anatomic pathology laboratory medicine, over 55,000 patient hours and 1M lives touched, Rebecca Mailloux’ dynamic background and commitment to responsible scientific advancement awards a comprehensive approach to humancare.

Rebecca is trained in the original method of Manual Lymph Drainage, developed by Drs. Vodder in 1936. She is certified in Edema-Lymphedema Management Decongestive Compression Physiotherapy and is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician.

Rebecca began practicing lymphatic care as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an industrial rehabilitation clinic and after working with a patient base of diverse injuries, developed Mailloux Method Lymph Drainage therapy approach to scar tissue recovery and immune optimization.

Rebecca served the anatomic pathology laboratory medical community for 20 years; 10 years as a technician + 10 years as COO. She guest lectured at Cuesta College Human Anatomy Lab and was Executive Committee member on the Santa Barbara County Consortium for CME, supporting dermatopathology academic activity on the Central Coast of California. Rebecca also assisted in the manuscript preparation of Morphologic Analysis of Dry Bone Specimens for publication in the International Journal of Paleopathology.

Rebecca is a member of the International Cardio-Oncology Society and served on the Executive Committee for Lymphedema Seminars. In affiliation with the Hearst Cancer Resource Center, Central Coast Medical Association and the National Lymphedema Network, the committee supports healthcare professionals regarding lymphatic dysfunction and the management of lymphedema.

Rebecca instructed the American Cancer Society/Arroyo Grande Community Hospital outreach training program for the newly diagnosed and presented a lymphatic dysfunction case at the Sixth Annual International National Lymphedema Network Conference.

As enthusiasts of Pilates and in alignment with Joseph Pilates’ REHABILITATIVE work with prisoners of war, Rebecca co-developed specific joint mobility and Pilates-inspired programing to increase LYMPHATIC flow, FluidFIT Method ^TM.

Additionally, Rebecca and her husband are civilian EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians. ANGION provides reduced and no-cost care to VETERANS and FIRST RESPONDERS through our BOWLES BROWN Fund. Inquire when scheduling.

Mindy Esau is a seasoned clinician and expert in human biomechanics, with over 30 years of experience in movement, fitness education, and rehabilitative therapy. As the Co-Founder of the CNS Foundation and Co-Creator of the FluidFIT Method, she combines exercise science, physical therapy, and lymphatic drainage to deliver transformative results.

With over 50,000 hours of hands-on rehabilitative care, including working with professional athletes from the 49ers, Broncos, and 76ers, as well as celebrity stars + musicians, Mindy has empowered countless individuals with a variety of ailments to recover and optimize their performance and functional health.

Holding an MS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology, Mindy has developed and implemented innovative fitness and rehabilitation programs for over two decades. Her certifications include NASM, Mobility Fitness Academy, and comprehensively trained in Stott Pilates, TRX, Yogafit, and Schwinn Cycling. She is also a nationally recognized presenter and Program Specialist for FitPro Programming, known for making science-based concepts accessible and actionable for diverse audiences.

Mindy’s expertise spans rehabilitation, sports medicine, functional strength, mobility training, Barre, Pilates, and cycling. Her work bridges the gap between fitness education and rehabilitative recovery, shaping the future of health and fitness through science-driven, results-oriented programs.

Mindy began providing clinical physical therapy in 1995 and continues to contract outpatient and home rehabilitative care. She was the clinical aquatic program director for orthopedic rehabilitation as well as the fitness director for multiple corporations, later opening her own boutique fitness studio. Additionally, Mindy instructed Human Anatomy at Las Positas College.

As enthusiasts of Pilates and in alignment with Joseph Pilates’ REHABILITATIVE work with prisoners of war, Mindy co-developed specific joint mobility and Pilates-inspired programing to increase LYMPHATIC flow, FluidFIT Method ^TM.

ANGION provides reduced and no-cost care to VETERANS and FIRST RESPONDERS through our BOWLES BROWN Fund. Inquire when scheduling.

Mindy is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and affiliated with the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and IDEA Health and Fitness Association. Mindy presents academic sessions on NeuroPlasticity and has instructed back/shoulder rehabilitation workshops throughout California for 30+ years.