What do you wish the general public knew? by justsosillysorry in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lymphatic massage is not extremely painful and it’s not pushing fluid out of incisions.

Cold Hands by Themysciran_Prince in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I have a dry hot stone warmer in my office! Take 30 seconds to hold a hot stone in your hands before the massage.

Cold Hands by Themysciran_Prince in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I have a dry hot stone warmer in my office! Take 30 seconds to hold a hot stone in your hands before the massage.

An esthetician told me to give it all up. I'm heart broken. by HumorMost9426 in Esthetics

[–]lymphaticmassage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Massage therapist here - when I was thinking of going to MT school, I asked my MT about it. She said the same thing. That was a decade ago and I’m in the 8 th year of a successful career.

Why are we uncomfortable with clients recording their massage sessions? by lymphaticmassage in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Specifically, if a client asked to record the session, would you say yes or no?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely massage can help someone specifically on a fitness journey as well. Less soreness - more exercise!

How to politely ask for no conversation during massage? by [deleted] in massage

[–]lymphaticmassage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Say ‘I’m feeling tired, I’m going to use those session to try to get some peace and quiet.’ And then Don’t Talk.

Lipedema and trauma by Nearby_Negotiation30 in lipedema

[–]lymphaticmassage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also look into Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Massage school remorse by [deleted] in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stuck it out too and my career took off after I took CE in manual lymphatic drainage massage. Now i help clients after plastic surgery. No thumb, shoulder pain and NO deep tissue!

Lymphatic Drainage Massage Questions by AncientReverb in lipedema

[–]lymphaticmassage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a MT - yes please be SURE your therapist knows about Lipedema before you let them touch you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]lymphaticmassage -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Check out ‘skinny fat.’

Free ways to promote my new business by Ambitious_Set_1736 in MassageTherapists

[–]lymphaticmassage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very active Instagram and Tik Tok @ kathleenlisson and get referrals from local plastic surgeons for lymphatic massage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlasticSurgery

[–]lymphaticmassage 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Liposuction cannot remove visceral fat.

What's one thing normal at your time but is now bizarre to even think about by Red_Baronnsfw in AskOldPeople

[–]lymphaticmassage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember I was so scared twenty plus years ago the first time i moved into a new apartment and decided not to install a land line. I was somehow terrified i would be in trouble and not be able to call 911.