What is Lymphatic Massage?

Lymphatic Massage is an effective way to reduce acute or chronic swelling, improve general circulation, and help eliminate toxins via the Lymphatic System.  The Lymphatic System is essentially our body’s sewage system, so we want this system healthy and functioning! Karen is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). She is currently providing 60 or 90 minute sessions of Lymphatic Massage, usually combined with other specialized techniques to best help with swelling and mobility issues. Essential oils can also enhance the therapeutic effect of the Lymphatic Massage. One such method is by using the Essential Life Technique®.

WHAT IS ESSENTIAL LIFE TECHNIQUE®?

Essential Life Technique is a gentle and precise application of essential oils to engage and accelerate the function of the Lymphatic System. It was created by Michele Nelson, affiliated with the Lymphatic Technology Institute. This technique, in addition to Bowenwork, are the most requested treatments Karen offers. It is a full body treatment using essential oils chosen for each body part to help encourage lymphatic flow. The combination of the calming lymphatic massage with the essential oils, helps the body get into a parasympathetic state (or rest and digest). We cannot truly heal if we are functioning in a fight or flight state; so using calming techniques like the Essential Life Technique® help our nervous system “downshift” and achieve a rest and digest state. We can then detox, digest food more effectively, allow structural changes to occur within a session, decrease stress/anxiety, and feel overall more balanced.

  • If you are in need of bandaging/wrapping you will need to be seen by a facility that specializes in Lymphedema bandaging and compression therapy.

Common conditions treated with Lymphatic Massage (also referred to as lymphatic drainage):

  • Orthopedic post-operative swelling and pain

  • Post-Mastectomy

  • Post-Radiation

  • Those with a feeling heaviness in the arms or legs

  • Stress with generalized muscle tension and pain

  • Sprains and strains with swelling that hasn’t responded ice or elevation

  • Those who are doing a detoxification plan

  • Chronic Headaches

    *Please note that if you have an acute medical condition (please refer to the Patient info section) you may need to bring a referral in order to receive treatment.