Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Method)

Gentle, rhythmic bodywork that supports your body's natural drainage system, calms the nervous system, and eases swelling and inflammation.

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What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) stimulates the movement of lymph and fluid throughout the body. Using gentle, rhythmic pressure that follows the natural anatomy of the lymphatic system, MLD supports your body's ability to clear, calm, and heal.

Beyond its standalone benefits, MLD can be woven into any bodywork session to ease sympathetic nervous system symptoms—creating a calming, pain-reducing response.

Please note: MLD has specific contraindications and requires your physician's approval before we begin.

Acute & chronic stress · Chronic fatigue · Chronic pain · Fibromyalgia · Headaches, migraines & sinus · Hematoma · Inflammation · Lymphedema · Oncology support · Palliative & hospice care · Post-surgical & post-traumatic swelling · Rheumatoid arthritis · Scleroderma · Sprains · Tinnitus · Whiplash

What MLD Can Help With

Client Stories

  • “Stumbling into Cristy’s practice has restored my life! I have struggled with ongoing back issues since high school. After almost a year of PT, I was feeling a bit hopeless on whether I’d ever recover. That was until I met Cristy. She is gifted, knowledgeable, caring, and truly one of a kind in her work. She took so much time and care to work out my lower back and after one visit I was able to exercise again and live my daily life without being in constant pain. It returned so much hope and motivation back to my bones. I love coming to her and prefer her over PT, chiropractic work, etc...”

  • “After spending a great deal of time researching massage/lymphatic drainage therapists I made an appointment with Cristy. I had been advised by my Endocrinologist to seek a therapist with training and skill in therapeutic massage who could relieve the inflamation I have from a rare autoimmune disease. My experience with Cristy has been transformative. Her expert care has reduced the swelling and pain in my extremities and abdomen. I have been able to increase my daily activities and I have been able to taper off my nerve pain medications. Cristy is a gifted healer who genuinely cares about her patients and truly understands the mind/body connection.”

  • “I had a phenomenal experience at Integrative MFR. I received a very professional assessment of certain areas I need to improve strength wise in the beginning. I also learned some important stretches to help me improve range of motion. The session was very specific and thorough and definitely recommend this type of holistic physical therapy!”

  • “Cristy Hunter is a HEALER! That is the best way I can describe the transformative experience that happens when I have a session with her. Her very being invites an instant vulnerability because she makes you feel seen, safe, and worthy of a pain free life. My hope is to win the Mega Millions just so I can see her on a weekly basis! Until then, I will see her as often as I can. I HIGHLY recommend you booking an appointment with her as soon as you can!”

  • “Cristy is a highly experienced bodyworker. She helped me with discomfort in my upper chest and armpit area that I’ve had for almost a decade—most of it was gone in the first session and now I’m feeling totally good after the second session. I trust her—she knows her stuff and has high integrity. Grateful that I found her!”

  • “I came to her with chronic low back and neck pain. From the first visit, she was able to identify areas to work on, and I have seen a tremendous difference right away. She provided immediate and long lasting relief, and also recommends exercises do to at home to maintain the work she does. I have tried a variety of different doctors for my back, and I am so happy to have finally found one that makes a true difference. Cristy is also a kind and caring person. I highly recommend her and her services. My husband and I are now regulars to “tune ups”. Cristy, THANK YOU!”

  • “Cristy is the most intuitive Massuse I have ever had. I used to feel like treatments were indulgences, now I feel like they are an actual necessity for good health. Her treatments don’t just feel good, but have helped me stand straighter and the improvements I feel last days after the appointment. Cristy is compassionate and kind, and is extremely professional. I look forward to every opportunity I get to go see her!”

  • “I have nothing but good things to say about my consultation and massage with Cristy. The entire experience was unlike any other massage I have ever had. Cristy was extremely thorough, taking time prior to my massage to address what my individual needs were based on her assessment. In this assessment, she pointed out exercises I could do on my own time at home to decrease some of the tightness I had in various places. The massage itself was intensive; Cristy meticulously worked on pretty much every part of my body and I left feeling lighter and looser. I highly recommend Cristy and already sent my mom her way!”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Extremely gentle—lighter than a typical massage. Soft, rhythmic pressure following the direction of lymph flow. Most people find it deeply calming.

  • Yes. Because MLD has specific contraindications, I ask for your physician's approval before your first session.

  • Yes—MLD can be integrated into a myofascial release session to calm the nervous system and reduce discomfort.

  • Many people use MLD to support recovery from post-surgical swelling. We'll confirm with your physician first.

Every time you show up for yourself, you teach your body it's safe to change. From that safety, remarkable things become possible.

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