The therapists who move fluid the way the body actually moves it.
Every person on this team trained in manual lymphatic drainage rather than general massage. The work is gentle, it suits general wellness as much as recovery, and the standard is the same in all three clinics.
Self-pay, no insurance billingNo referral neededHSA and FSA accepted
Established
1991
caring for Illinois clients
Locations
3
clinics across the western suburbs
One method, taught therapist to therapist.
Sharon Vogel built the method the whole practice runs on and still teaches it to the team. Whichever clinic you visit, the drainage follows your anatomy and your condition, in the order the body needs.
Sharon M. Vogel
Founder & Director
LMT · CLT · CDT · CVMLD™ · BCTMB · BS
Hinsdale · Downers Grove · Joliet
About Sharon Vogel
Founded the practice in 1991 and created the Vogel Method. She has spent decades working with the lymphatic system by hand, and is the only board-certified member of the team.
Abdul Alagha
Clinic Director
MMBS · LMT · CLT · CVMLD™ · LANA · BCTMB
Downers Grove
About Abdul
Directs the Downers Grove clinic. A licensed massage therapist and certified lymphedema therapist who also carries LANA certification.
Ludmila Lynch
Clinic Director
LMT · CLT · CDT · CVMLD™
Joliet
About Ludmila
Directs the Joliet clinic and is the steady presence clients in the southwest suburbs see most. Licensed massage therapist and certified lymphedema therapist.
Stephanie Kos
LET Specialist
LMT · CLT · CVMLD™ · LET
Hinsdale
About Stephanie
Our Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy specialist at Hinsdale, leading the L.E.T. sessions that pair manual drainage with the LymphStar Pro.
Hana Echevarria
Therapist
LMT · CDT · OMT · CVMLD™
Downers Grove
About Hana
A licensed massage therapist focused on oncology massage and manual lymphatic drainage, working on the post-surgical side of recovery.
Ricky Sharma
Therapist
LMT · CVMLD™
Downers Grove
About Ricky
Fifteen years in practice at Downers Grove, with a long list of clients who keep coming back. Certified in the Vogel Method, and known for the Sculpt 'n' Flow 70-minute body gua sha alongside the drainage work.
Mary Phelps
Therapist
LMT · OMT · CVMLD™
Joliet · Hinsdale · Downers Grove
About Mary
Nine years in practice and certified in the Vogel Method. A Certified Oncology MLD therapist and a Certified Prenatal and Postpartum therapist, she works on scar tissue, fibrosis and the swelling that follows liposuction or plastic surgery, oncology massage, alongside prenatal, postpartum and general wellness clients. She sees clients at all three clinics.
Jennifer Reyes
Therapist
LMT · CLT · CVMLD™
Joliet
About Jennifer
I am driven by a deep commitment to improving client well-being and relaxation. I bring seven years of rewarding experience working across diverse wellness settings and helping clients with a variety of needs. Alongside a dedicated work ethic, I offer CLT Certified Lymphedema Therapy skillset of MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage Medical massage, bandaging, and measurements. General Wellness, Post Surgery Recovery, Swelling and Lymphedema are my specialties.
Sheida Mandavi
Therapist
LE · CVMLD™
Hinsdale · Downers Grove
About Sheida
I am a re-set button. I'll get your "old" self back in your body and your mind. I know where to find the kid in you. I know how to remove layers of tension and stress, how to take you from tight to "alright!", how to get you breathing deeply and openly again. Holding your breath right now? Then you're worse off than I thought - Book now!
The people who answer when you call.
Scheduling, operations, and the front desk across all three clinics.
- Jane SibugScheduling Manager
- Johnathan GibellinaAssistant Operations Manager
- Brian, Carissa and AmraPhone and Text Operators
Meet the therapist nearest you.
Book online at the clinic closest to you. Every plan begins with an honest assessment.