Very Light Pressure
Manual Lymphatic Drainage uses slow, light, rhythmic contact. It should never feel deep, forceful, or painful, and it is intentionally far gentler than a typical therapeutic massage.
Post-Surgical Support
Post-Surgical Lymphatic Support in Celina, TX
Gentle, individualized lymphatic support for appropriate post-surgical recovery needs after your physician or surgeon has cleared massage to begin.
Why Some Clients Seek MLD After Surgery
These are simply reasons clients describe when they reach out. They are not a diagnosis, and they are not a promise of any particular result.
- Feeling puffy, heavy, or swollen in the weeks following a procedure.
- Wanting gentle, light-pressure bodywork rather than deep or vigorous work.
- Looking for a calm, unhurried environment during a tiring recovery season.
- Being told by a surgeon or physician that gentle lymphatic work may begin.
- Wanting positioning and pacing adapted carefully to a tender, healing body.
- Preferring one-at-a-time private care rather than a busy spa setting.
Gentle by Design
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is one of the lightest techniques in massage therapy. The contact is slow, rhythmic, and superficial — closer to a gentle stretch of the skin than to muscular work. If you are expecting the pressure of a therapeutic massage, this will feel surprisingly subtle.
That gentleness is exactly what makes it appropriate for some recovering bodies, and it is also why pacing matters so much. We move at the speed your body is comfortable with, and we stop or adjust whenever something does not feel right.
You can learn more about the technique itself on my Manual Lymphatic Drainage page.
How These Sessions Are Approached
Post-surgical work is built on clearance, communication, and comfort. Nothing here is rushed, and nothing is applied from a template.
Individualized Pacing
Recovery is not on a fixed schedule. Session length, pacing, and how much area is addressed are shaped around where you are in your recovery and how you feel that day.
Physician or Surgeon Clearance
For post-surgical work, clearance from your physician or surgeon is strongly preferred before we begin. I can provide a Medical Clearance & Provider Guidance form for them to complete.
Ongoing Communication
We talk through your recovery stage, any restrictions your provider noted, incision or drain status, and anything that feels tender so the session stays comfortable and appropriate.
Comfort & Positioning
Bolsters, pillows, side-lying, semi-reclined, and other supported positions are used so you never have to hold an uncomfortable position during a tender stage of healing.
Realistic Expectations
Responses vary from person to person. Some clients simply describe feeling lighter or more comfortable. Massage does not speed healing, guarantee outcomes, or replace medical care.
What This Service Is — and Isn’t
- This service does not replace medical care of any kind.
- I do not diagnose or treat surgical complications.
- Lymphedema treatment and management are not services I offer.
- Suspected complications should be evaluated by your surgeon or an appropriate healthcare provider.
When Massage Should Be Postponed
Please reschedule and contact your provider if any of the following apply:
- Your physician or surgeon has not yet cleared massage to begin.
- You have a fever, chills, or feel generally unwell.
- There is redness, spreading warmth, drainage, or signs of possible infection.
- You have new, sudden, or unexplained swelling in one limb.
- You are experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, or calf pain or tenderness.
- Your incision looks concerning to you, or something simply feels wrong.
This list is not exhaustive and is not a diagnosis. When in doubt, contact your surgeon or an appropriate healthcare provider first.
Comfort, Positioning & Environment
Recovery is tiring, and comfort matters as much as technique. The setting is quiet, private, and unhurried by design.
Private, One-at-a-Time Care
Sessions take place in a quiet private studio so a tender, healing body is not navigating a busy or noisy environment.
Comfort-First Positioning
Supportive positioning, warmth, and pacing are adjusted continuously with your comfort and your provider's guidance in mind.
Trained in ACOLS Technique
My Manual Lymph Drainage training was completed through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS) in 2023, and I work within that training and my scope as a Massage Therapist.
Space to Settle
Recovery is tiring. The environment is intentionally calm so the session can also feel restorative, not only functional.
Massage therapy does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
What to Expect
A simple, unhurried process built around your clearance, your comfort, and your recovery stage.
Before Your Visit
New clients begin with a complimentary video consultation. We discuss your procedure date, your provider's guidance, and whether gentle lymphatic support is an appropriate fit right now.
During Your Session
Work is slow, light, and unhurried, with frequent check-ins. Incisions, drains, and areas your provider asked me to avoid are respected throughout, and we stop or adjust any time.
After Your Session
Most clients rest, hydrate, and take the remainder of the day gently. When helpful, I may share appropriate general comfort suggestions within my professional scope.
Serving Celina and Nearby North Texas Communities
My private home studio is located in Celina, Texas, and clients also travel in from Prosper, Frisco, McKinney, Little Elm, and other nearby communities. The studio is quiet and unhurried by design — one client at a time, with the full address shared when your appointment is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
The information on this page is educational and is not a substitute for medical care.
A Little More Time for You
Extend Your Exhale
Your appointment doesn't have to end the moment your hands-on service does. After your service, stay a little longer and enjoy quiet time on the SoVi table with headphones and immersive music.
Choose an additional 15 or 30 minutes to rest, settle, and transition back into your day at your own pace.
15 minutes • $15
15-Minute Exhale
A short transition before heading back into your day.
Add 15 Minutes • $15 30 minutes • $25
30-Minute Exhale
More time to settle in, listen, rest, and enjoy the SoVi experience.
Add 30 Minutes • $25What is SoVi?
The SoVi table combines sound and gentle vibration to create an immersive relaxation experience. With headphones on and the table beneath you, the music becomes something you can both hear and feel.
Choose your service in Jane, then select Extend Your Exhale from the available Treatment Add-ons. Available with applicable services and subject to scheduling availability. Questions? Reach out anytime.
Let’s Talk About Where You Are in Recovery
Start with a complimentary consultation so we can discuss your provider’s guidance and whether gentle lymphatic support is an appropriate fit right now.