How often should I have lymphatic drainage?
This depends entirely on your health goals and physical needs.
Post-surgical recovery. A good care plan includes 2 to 3 visits per week for the first few weeks, then tapered off as healing progresses (always with doctor approval).
Lymphedema or chronic swelling. A good care plan includes 2 to 3 visits per week initially to manage swelling, moving to a visit every 1 to 2 weeks as symptoms improve. Self-drainage can often be done daily.
Sports and muscle recovery. A good care plan includes a visit every 1 to 2 weeks to help clear metabolic waste and reduce soreness.
General wellness and maintenance. A good care plan includes a visit every 3 to 4 weeks to support relaxation and general fluid balance.
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Do you accept insurance?
I am not contracted at this time with any insurance carriers. As a stage 3 lipedema patient, I myself have been the recipient of years of traditional lymph drainage sessions through occupational therapy, without much success. My goal is to provide services outside of the standard plan of care for those with lymph disorders, especially those requiring care for lipedema, as the standard of care has changed in the past several years to include additional manual techniques.
I also want to be available to those without insurance coverage, so my rates are below average in order to remain more accessible.
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What custom services are offered?
Several of the services I offer are not typical of manual lymphatic drainage sessions.
Parasympathetic stimulation. In lieu of the stark medical environment usually found in physical or occupational therapy clinics, I try to provide a quiet, spa-like atmosphere to encourage relaxation.
Lymph taping. Taping to encourage further lymph drainage is included at the end of sessions as it is needed.
Scar tissue release. Despite the evidence that scars limit lymph movement, treating scars is not a part of manual lymphatic drainage or complete decongestive therapy in physical or occupational therapy departments. Scar release work is easily added to your session at Sonora WellCare.
Fibrosis work. Gyratory percussion and cupping can be added to sessions for those clients with lipedema.
Reflexology and Reiki. Many have discovered added benefits with these modalities, and they can be easily added to your session.