General Wellness
Most people who come to National Lymphatic Centers are not managing a diagnosis. Experience the general wellness of MLD manual lymph drainage massage for that healthy glow, that lighter feeling of better mobility. Better health begins with taking time for yourself. This is our work, and it has been since 1991.
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Lighter, less puffy, easier to move.
General wellness drainage is for the everyday version of the problem: a bloated belly, a puffy face, heavy legs by evening, swollen ankles after a long day or a long flight. NLC is a wellness and health clinic as much as a swelling clinic, and this is the work most of our clients book.
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How We Treat General Wellness
Most of our clients come to us for general bloat, swelling, and education on how to manage it at home. No diagnosis and no insurance paperwork. National Lymphatic Centers is a self-pay clinic and does not bill insurance. HSA and FSA are accepted, and we provide an itemized superbill if you want to file for reimbursement yourself. A session is 70 minutes with a Vogel Method-trained therapist at Hinsdale, Downers Grove or Joliet. Lymphatic work is not right for everyone; we do not treat clients with AFib, COPD, emphysema, blood clots, or an active infection.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (The Vogel Method)
A light, skin-level medical massage that moves fluid rather than pressing on it. Gentle enough that it should not hurt.
Lymphatic Facial Drainage
Drainage taken to the face and neck, where puffiness shows first and clears quickly.
See the relief, in their words.
Real clients from our Hinsdale, Downers Grove, and Joliet clinics, in their own words. Choose a condition to see stories from clients like you.
- Lymphedema: Lymphedema relief with lymph drainage: Kim's story
- Lymphedema: Lymphedema after radiation: Joe's story
- Swelling & Water Retention: Reduce swelling and water retention: Elisavet's story
- Swelling & Water Retention: Visible results and less swelling: a client review
- Swelling & Water Retention: Swelling relief: a real client review
- Swelling & Water Retention: Recovery after serious infections and swollen joints: a client's journey
- Post-Surgical & Injury: Results from post-surgical swelling and injury
- Post-Surgical & Injury: Reduced knee swelling and pain after lymphatic massage
- Post-Surgical & Injury: Chronic swelling from sports and orthopedic injuries
- Post-Surgical & Injury: Ankle swelling years after a bicycle injury
- Pregnancy & Postpartum: Pregnancy swelling relief: a third-time mom's review
- Lyme Disease: Lyme disease recovery with manual lymph drainage
- Lyme Disease: Relief from Lyme disease symptoms with lymph drainage
- Client review: Audra Brown: a thoughtful, detailed review
- Client review: Rebin Roy: a fantastic experience with lymph drainage
- Client review: Does lymphatic drainage really work? Real results
- Client review: Janice: healing through lymphatic therapy
- Client review: Kary G. on Sharon's care
- Client review: Anita: ready to dance again after lymphatic drainage
- Client review: Michelle P.: lymph drainage relief
- Client review: Kathleen Heinz: a soothing, welcoming experience
- Client review: Thank you for the glowing five-star review!
Lymphedema relief with lymph drainage: Kim's story
Lymphedema after radiation: Joe's story
Reduce swelling and water retention: Elisavet's story
Visible results and less swelling: a client review
Swelling relief: a real client review
Recovery after serious infections and swollen joints: a client's journey
What clients tell us
4.8★ across 1,000+ reviews on Google, Yelp & More
“The Vogel Method is the only manual lymphatic massage that has decreased my joint swelling and improved my quality of life. I am willing to drive over an hour to see Sharon and team. She keeps my vertigo and joint swelling at bay.”
“The swelling in my leg was reduced by an inch in circumference, from 19 inches to 18. Not as tight, not as heavy. Abdul made sure he explained the procedure and that I understood how the lymphatic system functions.”
“Had a post-op lymphatic massage with Sharon. It definitely helped my pain and recovery. Highly recommend for post-surgical needs. I've visited both the Downers Grove and Hinsdale locations and loved both places.”
Not sure where to start?
Start with what you notice.
You do not need to know which discipline treats your concern. We figure that out on your first visit.
Conditions & Concerns
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General Wellness
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General Wellness
Bloat, puffiness, heavy legs and swollen ankles, with no diagnosis needed. The reason most of our clients book.
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Lymphedema
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Lymphedema
Persistent swelling from a lymphatic system that cannot drain on its own, managed long term with complete decongestive therapy and manual lymphatic drainage.
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Lipedema
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Lipedema
A painful, disproportionate fat and swelling condition, eased with specialized drainage and compression as supportive care.
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Post-Surgical Swelling
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Post-Surgical Swelling
Swelling that lingers after a procedure, moved along with drainage timed to where you are in recovery.
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Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
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Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
Arm or chest swelling after breast surgery, managed gently and coordinated with your oncology care team.
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Fibrosis After Liposuction
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Fibrosis After Liposuction
Hardened, uneven tissue that can form after liposuction, softened over a course of tissue-directed drainage.
Book general wellness care at the clinic nearest you.
No diagnosis and no referral needed. Choose Hinsdale, Downers Grove or Joliet, book a 70-minute session, and your therapist will go through your situation with you at the first visit. Self-pay, with HSA and FSA accepted.