Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) or “Lymphatic Massage” is a specialized massage technique that gently stimulates the lymphatic system to promote the flow of lymph fluid, often used to reduce swelling and improve lymphatic function. Lymphatic Massage involves light, rhythmic hand movements that encourage the lymphatic system to move fluid and waste products. This is performed movements that encourage the lymphatic system to move fluid and waste products. This is performed on specific areas of your body, directing lymphatic fluid through lymph vessels and lymph nodes, then into the blood stream where they are cleared by the liver, colon and kidneys.
Benefits that can be experienced with the use of Manual Lymphatic Drainage include:
Reduced swelling: MLD can help reduce swelling (edema) caused by fluid buildup in the
tissues.
Improved lymphatic function: It can encourage the lymphatic system to work more effectively,
enhancing detoxification.
Pain relief: Some people find that MLD can help relieve pain associated with swelling and lymphatic congestion, common experiences for patients undergoing treatment for chronic infections or environmental toxicity.
Cognitive function: MLD is a way to combat one of the most frustrating symptoms of Lyme disease: brain fog - a feeling head fullness and pressure, mental fatigue, confusion, word loss, delayed response time, sensory overload, and other neurological symptoms.
Kelly Dansby is a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist with personal experience in Connective Tissue Disorders, Lyme Disease/Tick Borne Illness, and Lymphedema.
Meet Kelly
Kelly Dansby is a local Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist offering Vodder Method Full body and Multi-day Manual Lymphatic Massage. Trained at Healing Arts and Massage in Raleigh North Carolina 2019 and licensed with MLD International (2018, 2020).
Originally from Asheville, now living in Raleigh since 2012, she comes with 10+ years of social work and education experience working with populations with special needs, chronic disability, and rehabilitation service coordination. Her personal experience with a connective tissue disorder, co-infections of Lyme Disease and lymphedema have led to a natural holistic mindset to health and wellness, with a passion for educating others about the benefits of lymphatic awareness and massage.
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EXPEDITED MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE – $376
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is an important component of treatment for Comprehensive Patients of the Carolina Center and may be integrated with other detoxification therapies. It is also available to individuals with a particular interest in only Lymphatic Massage as a treatment to support detoxification and disease prevention and who are generally in good health and do not feel they need to be a Comprehensive Patient at this time.
Expedited Manual Lymphatic Drainage Visit and Initial 90-minute session - $376
NOTE: MANUAL LYMPHATIC MASSAGE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE RALEIGH OFFICE
Because Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a medical procedure performed in a physician’s office, medical clearance is required. The initial visit focuses on the health indicators for which you are seeking this therapy and any medical conditions that may make this procedure contraindicated. There will be suggestions for diet changes, the use of supplements and additional drainage remedies. This visit does not include any laboratory testing, additional treatments nor any scheduled follow-up visit. No pharmaceuticals will be prescribed.
The Expedited Manual Lymphatic Drainage visit is only appropriate for individuals without major health issues or for those with only mild symptoms. This is not advised for anyone who has had a recent heart attack, stroke, cancer or undergone chemotherapy, This is not the setting in which complex chronic health issues can be addressed.
This visit does not replace a Comprehensive New Patient visit in which all health issues are taken into consideration and for which more extensive treatments can be provided. Should you wish to address your health in a more complete way, you may become a full patient at a lower charge by undergoing the “Conversion New Patient Visit”
To determine if you qualify for the Expedited Manual Lymphatic Drainage visit, complete the Manual Lymphatic Drainage Registration and Screening Health History form:
Once reviewed, our Massage Therapist will determine if you are cleared to move forward with your visit with our provider. If it appears you have more complex health issues, we will advise that you undergo the Conversion to Comprehensive Visit to become a full Carolina Center patient.
If accepted, we will schedule your initial office visit with one of our providers either in person or by Zoom telehealth to review your medical history, your health goals for colon therapy and our recommendations. If no concerns arise from this provider visit, you will be cleared to begin Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
While we include the first massage with this Expedited package, the benefits of lymphatic drainage therapy cannot be realized with just one session. For the best results, three to six consecutive days of treatment are recommended, if possible, followed by weekly sessions for 6 weeks or longer. The cost of an individual 90-minute lymphatic massage is $155 per session. A discount will be given for packages of 3, 6 or 9 messages when purchased with your initial visit and massage.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Packages purchased with Expedited Package - A 20% SAVINGS:
3 sessions minimum = $327
6 sessions = $744
9 sessions = $1116
After the initial visit we offer packages of 6 sessions at a 5% discount and 12 sessions at a 10%
discount.
Conversion to Comprehensive Visit – Any patient who has undergone the Expedited Manual Lymphatic Drainage visit within the prior year will qualify for a discount if they wish to convert to a Comprehensive Patient
Conversion New Patient Visit is $1073 (Regular charge is $1296)