Lymphatic Massage

Lymphatic massage is a focused, functional approach to help your body clear out built-up waste, fluid, and inflammation — especially after stress, illness, trauma, or surgery. Unlike a typical relaxation massage that targets muscles, this work is all about getting the lymphatic system flowing so your body can heal more efficiently.

At Magnolia Wellness, it’s not just light strokes or spa-style drainage. I use hands-on techniques that activate pressure systems so that the lymphatic systems drains better. It’s deeply therapeutic and designed to get your body back to homeostasis.

When your lymphatic system gets backed up, your body holds on to inflammation, cellular waste, and stress chemicals, which can show up as pain, swelling, stiffness, low energy, or even brain fog.

Lymphatic therapy works by restoring proper flow and drainage so your body can actually process and release what’s been stuck.

This is always client dependent, however; If you're working through a specific concern — like post-surgery swelling, chronic inflammation, fatigue, or pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments — I often recommend weekly sessions for a set period of time (usually 4–6 weeks) to help get your system moving and clearing more efficiently.

Once your body starts responding and things begin to flow better, we can shift to maintenance sessions depending on your lifestyle, stress levels, and goals.

While lymphatic therapy is safe for most people, there are a few important contraindications—which means we’ll always review your health history before beginning. This work is not recommended for individuals with:

• Active infection or fever

• Acute congestive heart failure

• Active blood clots or DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

• Kidney failure

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure

• Some forms of active cancer or during active cancer treatment (without medical clearance)

If you’re unsure whether lymphatic work is right for you, we can talk it through or consult with your medical provider. Your safety is always the top priority.

Not typically—but some areas that are congested or inflamed may feel tender to the touch. Most lymphatic techniques use light, rhythmic pressure, but depending on what your body needs, we may incorporate slightly deeper work to help open restricted pathways. It should never feel painful—just like your body is being gently encouraged to let go. Most clients leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and more at ease.

That depends on your goals and how your body responds. After our first session, I’ll have a better understanding of what’s going on and what kind of support your system may need. If you’re coming in for post-surgical recovery, pain, or long-standing congestion, you’ll likely need a series of sessions to see and sustain results. We’ll discuss a personalized plan based on your progress, not a pre-set package.

Absolutely. Lymphatic therapy is especially helpful post-surgery (like mommy makeovers, mastectomies, joint replacement, or abdominal surgeries). It helps reduce swelling, ease discomfort, support scar tissue healing, and improve tissue mobility.