Your lymphatic system moves waste, excess fluid, and immune cells through vessels just under your skin — but it has no pump of its own. It relies entirely on movement and breathing to keep things flowing.

Lymphatic drainage massage uses feather-light, rhythmic strokes to guide stagnant fluid toward the lymph nodes, where it can be filtered naturally.

Clients typically notice reduced puffiness (in the face, legs, and ankles), a lighter feeling in the limbs, deep relaxation, and meaningful support during post-surgical recovery.

Pricing depends on three things: therapist training (true manual lymphatic drainage requires specialized certification beyond standard massage licensure), session length (most run 60–90 minutes), and your goals — a single wellness session versus a post-surgical recovery series, where packages offer better per-session value.

Be cautious of deeply discounted "lymphatic" sessions elsewhere — light effleurage relabeled as lymphatic drainage is common, and the results differ.

Call or visit us for exact pricing and the right plan for your goals.

Yes — it's one of its most valuable uses. After surgery (cosmetic, orthopedic, or C-section), gentle lymphatic drainage reroutes fluid around healing tissue, reduces swelling and bruising more quickly, eases that tight, heavy sensation, and supports scar-tissue health.

Many surgeons now recommend a series of sessions as standard aftercare. It also supports lymphedema, lipedema, and chronic water retention.

Always follow your surgeon's guidance — many clients begin within one to two weeks post-op once cleared.

Deep tissue uses firm, sustained pressure for muscular problems: chronic tension, knots, athletic recovery, and postural strain.

Lymphatic drainage uses very light, rhythmic strokes at skin level for fluid problems: swelling, puffiness, post-surgical recovery, or feeling inflamed and heavy.

Rule of thumb: sore and tight → deep tissue; swollen and puffy → lymphatic. Deep pressure on swollen tissue can actually work against drainage — so if you're not sure which you need, just tell us what you're feeling and we'll match the right session.

It depends on your goal. Post-surgical recovery: 2–3 sessions per week at first, tapering to weekly as swelling resolves.

Chronic conditions (lymphedema, lipedema): weekly to biweekly — consistency beats intensity.

General wellness: monthly is the sweet spot, often paired with Wisconsin's seasonal transitions.

Between sessions: stay hydrated, walk daily, practice deep belly breathing, and try dry brushing before showering.

Before: arrive normally hydrated, skip a heavy meal, and we'll start with a brief health consultation — your medical picture shapes the whole session.

During: the pressure is feather-light (deep pressure would collapse the delicate vessels), slow, and rhythmic — many clients drift off to sleep. Sessions run 60–90 minutes with comfortable draping.

After: drink extra water, expect more frequent bathroom trips (a good sign), and many clients feel lighter within 24 hours. Mild tiredness the same day is normal.