Maternity Lymphatic

Available at McKinney Location

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A soothing, safe therapy for moms-to-be. Helps relieve swelling, tension, and discomfort while promoting healthy lymph flow and relaxation in a pregnancy-friendly approach.

Body Assessment

A body assessment is a crucial first step that allows us to identify signs of fluid retention, inflammation, poor circulation, or tissue tension. By evaluating these factors, we can tailor each session—whether for post-operative care, prenatal support, or general wellness—to your body's specific needs, ensuring treatments are both safe and effective. 

Vodder Lymphatic Drainage

A gentle, rhythmic technique developed by Dr. Emil Vodder, tailored to safely support pregnant individuals. This method uses light, wave-like strokes to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce water retention, and promote a sense of calm. The technique avoids pressure and is carefully adapted for prenatal needs.

Benefits:
Encourages lymphatic flow to help reduce swelling in legs, feet, and hands, supports immune health, soothes tension, and promotes overall relaxation for expecting mothers.

Ideal For:
Pregnant individuals experiencing mild swelling, fatigue, or heaviness, and those looking to include a gentle, safe detoxifying method into their prenatal wellness routine.

Contraindications:
Avoid over the abdomen and areas of discomfort, inflammation, or varicose veins. Not recommended for high-risk pregnancies or individuals with uncontrolled medical conditions without doctor approval. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting prenatal lymphatic therapy.

Fascia Lymphatic Drainage

A soft, hands-on technique combining gentle fascia release with lymphatic stimulation, designed to accommodate the physical changes of pregnancy. This method targets fascial tension and lymphatic stagnation, helping the body adapt and reduce discomfort.

Benefits:
Relieves fascial tightness caused by postural changes in pregnancy, enhances lymph flow to reduce puffiness and discomfort, improves tissue mobility, and promotes a sense of lightness and balance.

Ideal For:
Expecting mothers experiencing tension, swelling, or limited mobility due to fascial restrictions. Ideal for those seeking both structural relief and lymphatic support during pregnancy.

Contraindications:
Avoid over the abdomen, recent injuries, or any inflamed or painful areas. Not suitable for those with high-risk pregnancies, uncontrolled blood pressure, or medical complications without medical approval. Always consult with your provider before receiving fascia-based therapy while pregnant.

Dry Brushing Therapy

A gentle, manual technique using a natural bristle brush to softly stimulate the skin and underlying lymphatic vessels. Adapted for pregnancy, this method promotes detoxification by enhancing lymph flow, improving circulation, and gently exfoliating the skin to support comfort and reduce swelling.

Benefits:
Supports lymphatic drainage to reduce fluid retention and mild swelling common during pregnancy, improves skin texture and tone, promotes relaxation, and enhances overall circulation safely for expecting mothers.

Ideal For:
Pregnant individuals seeking gentle relief from prenatal swelling or puffiness, improved skin health, and support for lymphatic function as part of a safe prenatal wellness routine.

Contraindications:
Dry brushing therapy during pregnancy should be avoided over the abdomen and any sensitive or bruised areas. It is not recommended for those with skin infections, open wounds, severe skin conditions (such as eczema or psoriasis), active inflammation, or hypersensitive skin. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting therapy during pregnancy.

Roller Massage Therapy

A modified mechanical massage technique using gentle motorized rollers to support circulation and lymphatic flow during pregnancy. This therapy is carefully adapted to ensure comfort and safety, helping to ease muscle tension, reduce swelling, and promote relaxation as the body changes.

Benefits:
Enhances lymphatic and blood circulation, helps reduce pregnancy-related swelling and bloating, soothes muscle tightness (especially in the lower back and legs), supports fascia mobility, and promotes a sense of lightness and relaxation.

Ideal For:
Expecting mothers experiencing mild swelling, muscle fatigue, or tension related to postural changes during pregnancy. Suitable for those seeking a non-invasive, supportive therapy to enhance prenatal comfort.

Contraindications:
Not recommended over the abdomen or areas with varicose veins, inflammation, or discomfort. Avoid in high-risk pregnancies or when medical complications are present. Always consult with a healthcare provider before beginning therapy during pregnancy.

Lymphatic Taping 

A non-invasive therapeutic technique that applies specially designed elastic tape in gentle, strategic patterns to support lymphatic flow and reduce swelling during pregnancy. This method lifts the skin slightly to create channels for improved fluid movement, helping to alleviate discomfort and promote circulation.

Benefits:
Enhances lymphatic drainage to reduce prenatal edema and swelling, supports scar tissue remodeling (if applicable), relieves pressure and discomfort from fluid buildup, and complements other prenatal wellness therapies.

Ideal For:
Expecting mothers experiencing mild to moderate swelling, seeking non-invasive support for lymphatic circulation and comfort, or looking to enhance their prenatal wellness regimen safely.

Contraindications:
Lymphatic taping during pregnancy should be applied cautiously, avoiding the abdomen unless performed by a prenatal-certified therapist. It is not recommended for individuals with skin allergies to adhesive materials, active infections, open wounds, deep vein thrombosis, or fragile skin. Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new therapy during pregnancy.