After surgery
You've been cleared, but the area still feels puffy, tight and guarded.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Hoschton, GA
For swelling that hasn't settled on its own since your surgery or injury.
Lymphatic drainage massage in Hoschton for swelling that won't go down
Lymphatic drainage massage is a light, slow touch that encourages built-up fluid to move away from a swollen area.
Your lymphatic system helps keep fluid balanced between your tissues and your blood. After surgery or an injury, that fluid can collect in one place, and the area stays puffy, tight and sore.
If an area is swollen or inflamed, pressing harder isn't the answer. Many people assume an inflamed area is off limits until it settles down, but gentle techniques exist for exactly that situation, so you don't have to sit and wait. If you've had surgery, we wait for your surgeon's clearance first.
When lymphatic drainage massage makes sense
After an injury
The swelling is still there, and it's keeping you from moving normally.
Too sore to press on
The area is swollen or inflamed, so firm pressure would only make it worse.
Told to wait it out
You'd rather help the swelling along than sit and hope it fades.
What your session looks like
We ask first
We ask about your surgery or injury and what your doctor said.
We work around it
We plan around the surgical area and keep the pressure light.
Light, gentle work
A soft touch encourages fluid to move out of the swollen area.
An honest next step
We tell you whether more visits would help or you're set for now.
Why you can feel tight long after surgery
Surgeons often have to move and stretch healthy tissue to reach the problem area. Even after you're cleared, that tissue can feel tight, guarded and restricted, and you may be afraid to move naturally.
Swelling is part of that picture, and easing it can be a good place to start. From there, your session can include other work as your body allows, such as myofascial release or therapeutic massage, all at the same flat rate.
What lymphatic drainage massage costs
Your price depends on time alone: 60, 90 or 120 minutes at one flat rate. Every technique your session needs is included, so lymphatic work and anything else we add never shows up as a second charge.
Your appointment also includes an extra 15 minutes, so talking and changing don't come out of your hands-on time.
Trained in lymphatic work
Hart Fandridge, LMT, ES, has specialized lymphatic drainage training from the Vodder Institute. She is also Oncology Certified.
You get her full attention in a private, one-on-one room, without assistants or interruptions. We go over your health history first, because some medical conditions make lymphatic drainage a poor fit, and we'll send you back to your doctor if it isn't right for you. Massage also works alongside physical therapy and your surgeon's plan, so you don't have to choose.
In their own words
What clients say
"I have major ligament issues and have had multiple surgeries, I have been using Hart for years as it is one of the best massages I have had."
"Hart worked on my stiff and painful back and hips. She found all the painful spots and worked with expertise. I got to sleep two nights in a row and had more mobility."
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More massage services in Hoschton
Most sessions blend several techniques at one flat rate.
Therapeutic Massage
For everyday pain and stiffness. Your session is aimed at the one thing you most want to get back to.
Deep Tissue Massage
For long-held tension deep in the muscle. Slow, firm pressure, used only as deep as your body can take.
Myofascial Release
For the "stuck" feeling. Slow, sustained pressure on the tissue around your muscles to free up movement.
Lymphatic drainage massage questions
Ask us about your swelling
Book online, or call 770-884-6566 to go over your surgery or injury first.