The Vogel Method™ · Since 1991

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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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1,000+ reviews across Google, Yelp & More

35 years of clinical practice3 Illinois locationsNo referral needed · BBB A+
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Process

What your visit to National Lymphatic Centers can do.

Every session follows your anatomy and your condition, never a fixed routine.

Step 01 · Assess
A drainage assessment, and the plan for your session.

Your therapist looks at how your body is draining and sets the plan for that session. Your first visit includes the assessment, so plan a little extra time.

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  • Health history, prior surgeries and current medications
  • A look at how the fluid is moving
  • The plan for the session, explained before it begins
  • Say the word any time you want the pressure changed
Before your visit
The NLC Experience

Why clients choose NLC.

Founder Sharon M. Vogel has spent more than three decades devoted to lymphatic drainage. A Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Board-Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (LMT, CLT, BCTMB), she developed the Vogel Method and founded National Lymphatic Centers in 1991. Today her team of certified therapists carries that same standard across three clinics in Chicago's western suburbs: Hinsdale, Downers Grove and Joliet.

Real Results

Real stories, real reviews.

Client stories shared with consent. Every experience is individual, and results vary from person to person.

Post-surgical swelling

Lymphedema

Lipedema

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In their words

Our clients do not come just once.

★★★★★
Google

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.

Mary H.
Google · joint swelling & vertigo · May 2026
★★★★★
Google

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.

Paul S.
Google · post-surgical leg swelling · May 2026
★★★★★
Google

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.

Crystal B.
Google · post-op recovery · Mar 2026

Recommended by physicians and surgeons. No referral required.

Booking & Insurance

Reserve your Manual Lymphatic Drainage visit.

Appointments

No referral needed.

Choose a therapist and a time that works for you, at any of our three Illinois clinics. Same-specialty care, whether it is your first visit or your tenth.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage cost
Insurance & reimbursement

A self-pay clinic, with a superbill for your insurer.

We do not bill insurance directly. For medically necessary lymphatic therapy, we provide an itemized superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so check with your provider.

Have questions about referrals or reimbursement? Our front desk is happy to help. 630-828-6582

FAQ

Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Common Questions

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Book your lymphatic drainage session.

No diagnosis needed. Choose Hinsdale, Downers Grove or Joliet and book a 70-minute session online. Self-pay, with HSA and FSA accepted.