Pre/Post-Op Lymphatic Massage

Pre and post-op lymphatic massage is a gentle form of Manual Lymphatic Drainage that I use to support the body around surgery. Some clients book before a procedure because they want to prepare their body and go into surgery feeling as settled as possible. Others come in after surgery because they are dealing with swelling, pressure, bruising, or that tight, uncomfortable feeling that can come with recovery.

This work is always gentle and adapted to where you are in the healing process. I follow your surgeon’s guidance, your timeline, and what your body is ready for. My approach is not about forcing fluid to move or doing anything aggressive. It is about supporting comfort, circulation, and the body’s natural recovery process in a careful way.

Once you are further into healing, usually around 6 to 8 weeks out depending on the healing process and your surgeon’s approval, I may also incorporate scar tissue work. This can help address that tight, pulling, stuck, or restricted feeling that sometimes shows up around a healed incision. Scar tissue work is also approached gradually and carefully, with respect for what your body is ready for.

I also want clients to know that healing is not a race. Every body responds differently, and recovery can look different from person to person. My role is to support you where you are, not push you faster than your body is ready to go.