Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialized technique designed to encourage the natural movement of lymph fluid through the body’s lymphatic pathways.
The lymphatic system plays a vital role in fluid balance, immune support, and the removal of cellular waste. When lymph flow becomes sluggish due to surgery, inflammation, or inactivity, swelling and congestion can occur.
This gentle rhythmic technique follows established lymphatic drainage patterns to guide fluid toward appropriate lymph node basins.
Many clients seek lymphatic drainage after surgery, during periods of swelling, or when supporting overall immune and circulatory health.
• Post‑Cosmetic Surgery
• Poor Circulation Related Conditions
• Immune & Inflammation Support
• Tattoo Recovery
• Post‑Medical Surgery Lymphatic Drainage
OUR TREATMENTS
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Provided by: Dedric Carroll, Clinical Director, Tony Le, Alisa Harris, Shawny Humlåo Evans
Available Add-Ons
Enhancements: Enhancements are integrated within your scheduled session time. They complement the primary treatment focus without extending the overall appointment length.
Extensions (+15 Minutes): Extensions add 15 additional minutes of focused work, allowing for deeper experience.
Empirical Feet — Targeted Reflexology Reset (+10)
A concentrated reflexology and foot knead. Reflexology focuses on mapped zones of the feet corresponding to systemic function. And via the Empirical Knead Functional Model, a foot massage honoring the flow of your arches; with stretching of toes, feet and ankles. Free the feet, free the body.
Aromatherapy
A curated single or essential oil blend applied strategically to support nervous system regulation, breath depth, and session integration.
Selected based on your clinical presentation and desired outcome — grounding, energizing, respiratory support, or deep relaxation.
Designed to complement your primary session without extending time.
Scalp Therapy (Enhancement + 10-min Extension)
Focused work addressing muscle and fascial tension across the scalp, cranial plates, jaw, and temporal region.
Daily activities such as chewing, speaking, screen use, and prolonged concentration often create accumulated tension in these structures.
This extension supports decompression of cranial fascia, jaw soft tissue, and upper cervical attachments — encouraging nervous system down-regulation and postural ease.
CBD Enhancement
Daily activities such as chewing, speaking, screen use, and prolonged concentration often create accumulated tension in these structures.
Scope of Practice
Empirical Knead provides therapeutic massage and structural bodywork within the professional scope of licensed massage therapy.
Services are intended to support musculoskeletal function, neuromuscular balance, and structural alignment. We do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatment, or serve as a substitute for medical care.
Clients experiencing acute injury, progressive neurological symptoms, or other medical concerns are encouraged to consult an appropriate licensed healthcare provider.
Any discussion of structural patterns or dysfunction reflects clinical observation within the scope of manual therapy and should not be interpreted as a medical diagnosis.