Your lymphatic system doesn’t work in isolation. Your lymphatic therapy shouldn’t either. At Pure Therapy, lymphatic drainage is approached as more than simply moving fluid. Our specialized technique combines advanced vacuum lymphatic drainage with manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) techniques, using intentional compression and fascia-focused bodywork to support fluid movement and address the interconnected tissues and structures that influence lymphatic flow.
This is lymphatic drainage, approached more completely.
Rather than treating the lymphatic system as a separate pathway, we work with the body as a whole—considering fascia, tissue mobility, muscular tension, circulation, and the nervous system as part of the equation, because they are deeply interconnected. This whole-body approach allows us to address patterns of tension and restricted movement that may contribute to feelings of congestion or heaviness, while providing a more thorough, individualized lymphatic-focused treatment.
Our signature vacuum technique is designed to enhance fluid movement beyond what hands-on techniques alone can achieve, while advanced manual techniques work with the body’s tissues to support lymphatic flow, tissue mobility, and overall circulation.
You May Benefit From Lymphatic Drainage If You Experience
- Puffiness or fluid retention
- Swelling in the face, hands, abdomen, legs, ankles or feet
- A feeling of heaviness or fullness in the body
- Tightness in your skin, clothing, shoes, rings or jewelry
- Bloating or abdominal congestion
- Swelling that tends to fluctuate throughout the day
- Post-surgical swelling or fluid buildup (see Post Op)
- Lymphedema, lipedema or chronic edema (with appropriate medical guidance)
- Feeling sluggish, congested or generally “stuck”
- Puffiness around the eyes or face
- Sinus congestion or facial pressure
- Tissue that feels swollen, dense or less mobile
- Limited mobility or discomfort associated with swelling
- Sometimes the signs are subtle. You may simply feel heavier, more swollen, congested, or unlike yourself in your body.
When Lymphatic Drainage Is Not Appropriate
For your safety, lymphatic drainage should be avoided or postponed in the presence of certain conditions, including:
- Known or suspected blood clot, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, or thrombophlebitis
- Active infection or cellulitis
- Fever or acute illness
- Uncontrolled or decompensated heart failure or significant cardiac fluid overload
- Pulmonary edema
- Severe arterial or ischemic vascular disease
- Certain kidney conditions or kidney failure
- Areas of open wounds, significant skin damage, or acute inflammation
- Any condition for which increasing fluid movement may be medically inappropriate
Certain medical conditions, including cancer, pregnancy, and diagnosed lymphedema, may require medical clearance or individualized modification rather than automatically excluding treatment.
If you have a medical condition, are recovering from a procedure, or are unsure whether lymphatic drainage is appropriate for you, please consult your healthcare provider before treatment.