Manual Lymph Drainage
A gentle, therapeutic form of soft-tissue work, using the Vodder technique, that encourages lymph to form and drain. It reduces swelling after injury or surgery, can relieve migraines, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue, and leaves you deeply relaxed.
The people
Elise has been doing massage for eight years and specializes in medical cupping, neuromuscular and sports massage. She is dedicated to clients living with chronic and acute pain: hip pain, sciatica, lower back pain, tension headaches, tingling or numbness in the arms and fingers, and frozen shoulders. Her mix of therapeutic massage, neuromuscular work and medical cupping, and a medical background helping patients reach their goals without surgery, gives her a real edge in helping you win over pain and stress. Certified in neuromuscular therapy, medical cupping, kinesiology taping and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.
Kathy's goal is to give her clients victory over stress and chronic pain. She spent six years with a local hospital, helping patients succeed without surgery such as lumbar and cervical fusions, and she offers client-centred, science-based manual therapy delivered with compassion and skill. She is Board Certified through the NCBTMB, a Certified Orthopedic Massage Therapist with Myoskeletal Alignment Level IV, and certified in kinesiology taping, cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and compression bands. She also has a special heart for infant and pediatric massage, and as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor she teaches parents a loving, therapeutic touch for their little ones.
Melissa is from the small town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and moved to Springfield after getting married. She became a licensed massage therapist in November 2023 and is licensed in both Arkansas and Missouri. Caring for people has always been her passion, and massage lets her make a space where others find rest, healing and renewal. Away from the table she loves walks and hikes, learning new things and serving others through ministry; her faith is at the centre of everything she does.
Questions
Kathy has a special heart for infant and pediatric massage and is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor: she can teach you a loving, therapeutic touch for your little one. Call 417-827-3071 to ask.