The Vogel Method · Since 1991

Lymphedema Measurements

When a limb has been swollen for a while, it is hard to know if the swelling is actually coming down or just having a good day. Careful, consistent limb measurements give you an objective baseline and show whether your care is holding the swelling steady over time. Delivered by Vogel Method-trained therapists across three clinics in Chicago's western suburbs.

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35 years of clinical practice3 Illinois locationsNo referral needed · BBB A+
Lymphedema Measurements Process

How measurement fits into your care.

Keep good communication with your therapist as to the pressure and your comfort level. If you need a moment, a break, or just time for a deep breath, then just say it. We care about how you are handling things and want to support you through your health journey. We measure the same way every time, so the comparison stays trustworthy.

Step 01 · Baseline
A first set of measurements at your very first visit.

Your first visit includes a health review, an assessment of how the limb is holding fluid, and that first baseline set of measurements, so plan a little extra time for it. Everything afterward is read against that starting point.

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  • • Health history, prior surgeries, current conditions, medications
  • • An assessment of how the limb is holding fluid
  • • A baseline set of measurements at set points along the limb
  • • Candidacy screen against the contraindications list
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.

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Client story

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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 Lymphedema Measurements 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.

Lymphedema Measurements 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

Lymphedema Measurements: Common Questions

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Book your limb measurement appointment.

Book online at the clinic nearest you and we will take a baseline set of measurements you can track against. No referral needed. Self-pay, with HSA and FSA accepted.