Lymphatic Department

Healing • Recovery • Wellness

About MOOD Lymphatic Department

At MOOD, we believe healing begins with personalized care. We specialize in therapeutic care designed to support recovery, reduce swelling, encourage healthy lymphatic function, and promote overall wellness. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, navigating cancer treatment, or simply looking to support your body’s natural healing process, each treatment is thoughtfully customized to meet your individual needs.

 
Our department focuses on:
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Specialized lymphatic training
  • Post-operative recovery support
  • Oncology-informed care
  • Collaboration with healthcare providers when appropriate
  • A calm, luxury environment centered around healing and wellness

Is Lymphatic Drainage Right for You?

Lymphatic Drainage may benefit individuals who:
  • Experience swelling or fluid retention
  • Are recovering from cosmetic or medical procedures
  • Are seeking post-operative recovery support
  • Have a current or past cancer diagnosis (with physician approval if applicable)
  • Want to support overall wellness and circulation
  • Experience inflammation or feelings of heaviness
  • Are looking for a gentle, restorative treatment

Lymphatic Services

Restorative Lymphatic Massage

A gentle, therapeutic treatment designed to support the body’s natural lymphatic system, reduce swelling, improve circulation, and encourage overall wellness. This service is ideal for clients experiencing inflammation, fluid retention, fatigue, or those simply looking to support their body’s natural detoxification process.

Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage

Designed to support the body’s natural healing process following cosmetic or medical procedures. This specialized treatment uses gentle lymphatic drainage techniques to help reduce swelling, promote circulation, encourage healthy fluid movement, and enhance comfort during recovery.
 
Each session is customized based on your stage of healing and recovery goals.

*Physician clearance may be required depending on the procedure and stage of recovery.

Oncology Lymphatic Drainage

A gentle, nurturing treatment tailored to the unique needs of individuals with a current or past cancer diagnosis. This specialized service is designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, ease discomfort, and support overall well-being while honoring the body’s changing needs throughout treatment and recovery.
 
Each session is thoughtfully customized based on your health history, treatment plan, energy level, and personal goals.

*Physician approval may be required for clients currently undergoing active cancer treatment.

Lymphedema Management

Living with lymphedema requires thoughtful, ongoing care. Our specialized Lymphedema Management treatment utilizes gentle Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) techniques to support healthy lymphatic flow, help manage swelling, and promote greater comfort and mobility.

 

Each session is tailored to your individual needs, medical history, and stage of care, providing a safe, personalized experience in a calm and supportive environment. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or managing lymphedema long-term, our goal is to help you feel more comfortable, confident, and supported throughout your wellness journey.

 

Benefits May Include:

  • Support for healthy lymphatic flow
  • Reduced swelling and fluid retention
  • Improved comfort and mobility
  • Relief from feelings of heaviness or tightness
  • Personalized care tailored to your needs

 

*Physician referral or approval may be required.

Prenatal Lymphatic Drainage

Pregnancy brings incredible changes to the body, and with those changes can come swelling, heaviness, and discomfort. Our Prenatal Lymphatic Drainage treatment is a gentle, nurturing service designed to encourage healthy lymphatic flow, reduce fluid retention, and promote overall comfort.
 
Each session is thoughtfully personalized to your stage of pregnancy using safe positioning and techniques to help you feel supported, relaxed, and restored.

*Available after the first trimester. Physician approval may be required for certain pregnancy conditions.

MOOD Mama Postpartum Recovery

A gentle, restorative lymphatic drainage session designed specifically for postpartum healing.

This treatment focuses on:

  • Reducing swelling and fluid retention
  • Supporting abdominal recovery
  • Relieving heaviness in the legs and hips
  • Calming the nervous system

Each session is customized based on where your body needs the most support that day, with focused work on the abdomen, hips, and lower body.

Recommended starting point:
8 weeks postpartum (or with physician clearance)

Enhancements Options:

  • Warm Castor Oil Abdominal Therapy ($20)
  • Dry Brushing Ritual ($15)

Facial Lymphatic Drainage

Refresh and restore with this specialized treatment designed to support healthy lymphatic flow throughout the face, neck, and décolleté. Using gentle, rhythmic techniques, Facial Lymphatic Drainage helps reduce puffiness, encourage healthy circulation, and promote a naturally refreshed, radiant complexion.
 
Beyond its aesthetic benefits, this treatment may also help relieve facial tension, reduce sinus congestion, ease jaw discomfort associated with TMJ, and support overall relaxation and well-being. Whether you’re preparing for a special event, looking to complement your skincare routine, or seeking relief from everyday facial tension, this treatment offers both therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.

Lymphatic Packages

Post-Operative Packages

  • 4 Sessions: $670
  • 8 Sessions: $1,260
  • 4 Sessions: $920
  • 8 Sessions: $1,735

Mama Recovery Plan

A structured approach to postpartum healing and visible results.
 
Includes:
  • 4 lymphatic drainage sessions (60 min)
  • Personalized focus areas each visit
  • Built-in consistency for optimal results
 
Bonus:
  • 1 complimentary Dry Brushing Ritual
  • Option to add Castor Oil Therapy at an exclusive rate ($15)
  • Upgrade to 90-minute session for $60

*Purchased package credits are applied after booking your 60 min session.

Meet Our Director of Lymphatics

Karen

Licensed Massage Therapist | Advanced Lymphatic Practitioner

Karen is a Licensed Massage Therapist and multidisciplinary wellness practitioner with a strong foundation in healthcare, therapeutic bodywork, and holistic wellness. Before entering the field of massage therapy, Karen spent 15 years working in acute-care hospital settings
across various departments, developing extensive experience in patient care, anatomy, physiology, clinical communication, and the healthcare environment.

As Director of Lymphatic Services, Karen is passionate about elevating the standard of llymphatic care through thoughtful protocols, continued professional education, and individualized treatment experiences. With advanced training and a specialized focus in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), she provides lymphatic care supporting wellness, recovery, and post-operative needs.

Her broader bodywork practice includes Swedish and therapeutic massage, oncology massage,
prenatal massage, reflexology, and holistic modalities designed to support relaxation, restoration, and whole-body well-being.

Karen’s approach blends therapeutic precision with intuitive, nurturing touch. She believes meaningful bodywork begins with listening—to the client, to the body, and to what each individual needs in the moment.

She is currently pursuing her RN degree, continuing to build upon her extensive healthcare background and deepen her clinical knowledge. She is also pursuing board certification, reflecting her commitment to ongoing education, professional growth, and the highest standards of care.

Whether supporting lymphatic health, easing muscular tension, navigating pregnancy or recovery, or simply creating space to rest and reconnect, Karen’s goal is the same: to help every client feel cared for, supported, and deeply restored.

Where knowledge meets touch, and every treatment has purpose.

804-505-9555

karen@moodwellnesslounge.com

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a doctor’s note?
    Depending on your medical history, diagnosis, or stage of recovery, physician clearance may be required before treatment.
 
  • How soon after surgery can I receive Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage?
    In most cases, we recommend waiting 4–6 weeks after surgery and receiving clearance from your surgeon before beginning treatment. Recovery timelines vary by procedure, so we encourage you to follow your physician’s recommendations.
 
  • How many sessions will I need?
    Treatment plans vary based on your procedure, goals, and overall health. Your therapist will discuss personalized recommendations during your appointment.
 
  • What should I wear?
    Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is recommended before and after your appointment.
Important Information
Lymphatic Drainage services are provided within our professional scope of practice and are intended to support overall wellness and recovery. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Physician clearance may be required for certain medical conditions or procedures.

Appointment Booking and
Payment Information

Please note that credit cards are needed to book your appointment. They are to hold the
appointment, and will not be charged until after your treatment.

Credit cards are the only form of payment accepted.

Gratuity is never expected, and always appreciated. If you would like to leave gratuity for
your therapist, please have cash.

We Accept FSA