I do manual lymphatic drainage and lymphatic massage. .It is a very light and pleasant form of medically oriented skin therapy designed to move the lymphatic fluid . You will have your compression garment on when you arrive and I will work with the Doctors prescription if he issues you one. Usually you will have the following schedule if the Doctor doesn't prescribe a Therapy Schedule. Some patients require more therapy - all sessions are important to aid your recovery.
Week One of Therapy
Monday First Treatment 1 and one half hours time $120
Wednesday Second Treatment 1 and one half hours $120
Friday Third Treatment 1 hour $80
Week Two of Therapy
Monday Fourth Treatment 1 hour $80
Thursday Fifth Treatment 1 hour $80
Week Three of Therapy
Monday Sixth Treatment ! Hour $80
Thursday Seventh Treatment $80
Week Four of Therapy
Monday Eighth Treatment One Hour $80
Thursday Ninth Treatment One Hour $80
Week Five of Therapy
Monday Tenth Treatment One Hour $80
Friday Eleventh Treatment One Hour $80
Week Six of Therapy
Wednesday Twelfth Treatment One Hour $80
Therapy Costs as proposed $1,040.00
This is the standard recommended for Lymphatic Treatment and self care training to enhance lasting surgery results into your activities of daily living.
For long term maintenance you should consider MLD sessions once every two to three months.
I can send a fax of this email to your physician if you would like, or
check to see if he has other suggested protocols.
Thank You for your inquiry
Marie Sell, LMT, CLT,
LymphedemaHealth.Com