Lymphedema Treatment
We take the time to fully understand your unique situation and provide personalized care to meet your lymphatic needs. Whether you are looking for Complete Decongestive Therapy following a lymph node removal, seeking lymphatic drainage to help manage chronic inflammation, or hoping for swelling management following your last marathon, we’re here to help.
Understanding Lymphedema Treatment
Lymphedema is the accumulation of protein rich fluid in your body leading to swelling, heaviness, and pain in the affected area. Lymphedema can be hereditary (primary lymphedema) or can develop following trauma or removal of lymphatic vessels such as after surgery or cancer treatment (secondary lymphedema). Specialized treatment called Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) significantly reduces symptoms and teaches you how to independently manage your condition.
The methods we use
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle hands on treatment used to re-route fluid away from blocked areas to allow for reabsorption by the venous system.
Compression Therapy
Application of short stretch bandages during the initial phase of therapy to maximize fluid reduction followed by compression garment fitting for long term maintenance.
Exercise Prescription
Personalized movement therapy to stimulate lymphatic flow.
Skin Care
We teach you how to protect and nourish your skin and maintain good tissue integrity.
When you might need lymphedema treatment
- Primary lymphedema
- Secondary lymphedema
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Lipedema
- Chronic inflammatory conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Crohn's disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Mast cell activation
- Long COVID
- Postpartum
- Recovery from high intensity physical pursuits (marathon, triathlon, etc.)
Lymphedema Therapy Results
Relief
Feel a reduction of pain, heaviness, and fullness in your body.
Understanding
Gain knowledge about your condition and how to manage your symptoms.
Fulfillment
Get back to doing what you love and enjoying life to the fullest!