Certified Lymphatic Drainage Session
Certified Lymphatic Drainage Treatment (60 Minutes)
Your Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) will fully customized your lymphatic drainage session to your wellness goals. Book this treatment if you are looking for:
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Reduced swelling and fluid retention
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Post-surgical recovery support
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Detoxification and immune system boost
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Improved circulation and relaxation
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Management of lymphedema, lipedema, and chronic inflammation
For client safety and clinical appropriateness, Post surgical or clients seeking management of chronic conditions are required to complete a consultation prior to receiving lymphatic drainage or therapeutic services. This consultation includes a review of medical history, current conditions, and contraindication screening to ensure services are safe and suitable. A discount will be provided for your first booking if an appointment is made at the end of the consultation. A treatment and consultation can be placed back to back on the same day (discount will be applied). Please call or text if you have any questions.
Important Health Note
By booking your appointment, you confirm you have consulted with your physician and accept full responsibility for your health decisions. Medical clearance is strongly advised if you have or have had:
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Acute infections or inflammation
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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Severe heart conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure)
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Severe kidney failure
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Untreated systemic infections (e.g., tuberculosis)
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Active malignant tumors
Additional conditions such as pregnancy (especially first trimester), severe thyroid disorders, or uncontrolled hypertension should also obtain clearance prior to treatment.
- May be HSA/FSA eligible (check with your provider) Documentation can be provided for claim submittal.
- 24-hour cancellation policy applies.
- Medical referral not required, but encouraged for post-surgical or oncology cases
Who this session is for
People managing everyday swelling, heaviness or fluid retention, and people who have been referred for maintenance work between other appointments. It is also the session most people book once they have had an initial consultation and know what their plan looks like.
What happens in the session
The full hour is hands-on. Manual lymphatic drainage is slow, light and rhythmic — much lighter than a massage, because the vessels being worked on sit just under the skin and firm pressure closes them rather than opening them. Your therapist begins by clearing the areas the fluid drains into before working the affected area, so there is somewhere for it to go. Most people find it relaxing and many fall asleep.
How to prepare
Wear or bring loose clothing, drink water beforehand, and avoid a heavy meal in the hour before. If you wear compression garments, bring them so your therapist can check the fit and show you how they fit into your routine.
How many sessions you may need
That depends on what is going on, and it is a question your therapist will answer properly once she has assessed you. Some people book a single session for a specific complaint; others come on a schedule while something resolves. Nobody is asked to commit to a course of treatment before an assessment.
Questions people ask
Is this the same as a regular massage?
No. A massage works muscle with firm pressure. Manual lymphatic drainage works the lymphatic vessels just beneath the skin, which need very light, rhythmic pressure — firm pressure closes them. The two feel completely different.
Do I need a referral for this session?
Not for general wellness sessions, post-surgical recovery or general swelling. Diagnosed lymphedema management is different — ask when you book and we will tell you what applies to your situation.
Will I be sore afterwards?
Usually not. The pressure is light, so this is not a treatment people tend to feel the next day. Most people feel relaxed, and some notice they need the bathroom more than usual for a few hours.