Different from deep tissue
Different problems. Booking one when you needed the other is the common mistake.
Gentle bodywork for Bethesda
Lymphatic drainage near Bethesda
Booked most often from Bethesda by people who have already tried the deep, forceful version of massage and found it did not help.
Your appointment
Give your skin the time to be understood
The appointment leaves room to discuss your goals, your current routine, sensitivity and any recent treatments before it begins. Your provider can explain the steps and say whether this is the right fit today.
lymphdrainage massage
90 minutes
$99
lymphdrainage massage
90 minutes
$149
lymphdrainage massage
90 minutes
$179
lymphdrainage massage
90 minutes
$199
Coming from Bethesda
Bethesda is a short trip south of us, and appointments from there tend to be scheduled tightly — before work, at the end of a day, in a gap that has been defended for a fortnight.
That is worth naming when you arrive, because it affects what you should do afterwards. This is not an appointment to schedule immediately before something demanding.
Book lymphatic drainageA different thing from deep tissue
Deep tissue works into muscle and can leave you sore. Lymphatic drainage uses light, slow, rhythmic contact and generally does not. They solve different problems, and booking one when you needed the other is the most common mistake here.
It remains a spa service rather than a clinical one. If you have swelling you have not had assessed, a recent procedure, an infection, or a diagnosis that touches on circulation, talk to a clinician before booking.
Not for shoulder knots
Muscular tension usually calls for deep tissue or therapeutic massage.
What to disclose
Medications, procedures, pregnancy, injuries, and anything a doctor has said about swelling.
Other treatments for Bethesda visitors
Durations, prices and booking for Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Spa Chevy Chase
Explore every way to feel cared for
Good to know
Before you book
I hold a lot of tension in my shoulders. Is this the right treatment?
Probably not on its own. Tension in muscle usually calls for deep tissue or therapeutic massage.
Say what you are feeling when you book and we will point you at the right one.
Can I go back to work afterwards?
Yes, though most people feel slowed down rather than sharpened for an hour or two.
What should I tell the therapist?
Medications, recent procedures, pregnancy or nursing, injuries, skin conditions, and anything you have been told by a doctor about swelling or circulation.
How long is the drive from Bethesda?
Ten to twenty minutes depending on the hour. Wisconsin Avenue is the variable part.
My shoulders are tight from a desk. Is this what I need?
Probably not on its own. This is a light appointment; tight shoulders usually want pressure, which is deep tissue work. Say what you are feeling when you book and you can be pointed at the right one.
Can I book both in one visit?
Ask when you book. Whether they sit well together in a single visit is a question for your provider, and the diary has to allow it.
If not this, what should I book instead?
Say what you want to change and let the answer come from that. Describing the problem gets you to the right appointment faster than choosing from the menu.
Will it be obvious I have had a massage?
Not usually. Say if that matters for your afternoon and your provider will keep it in mind.
Are there appointments that fit a lunch hour?
The shortest option can, if you are coming from close by. Ask for it specifically when you book.
Does it help to say what my job involves?
Yes. How you sit or stand all day tells your provider more than the name of the ache does.
Should I mention things that seem unrelated?
Yes. Deciding what is relevant is your provider's job; leaving something out because it seemed minor is the common mistake.
Will they explain what they are doing?
Yes, if you ask. Some people prefer quiet, so say which you would rather have at the start.
Is it awkward to say the pressure is wrong?
No, and it is the single most useful thing you can say during an appointment. Adjusting takes a second.
Do I need to book the same therapist again?
Not necessarily, but you can ask for them. Notes carry over either way.
Are early appointments available?
Early and late slots exist and go first. The booking page shows what is genuinely free.
What if I am running late from a meeting?
Call. Ten minutes usually means a shorter appointment rather than a cancelled one.
Is there parking?
Yes, on site. Allow a couple of minutes for it in your timings.
Can I claim it on a wellness benefit?
Ask for a receipt at the end; whether your scheme accepts it is between you and them.
How often would I need to come?
Your provider will suggest an interval after the first appointment, based on what you came for rather than a standard schedule.
How do I book if I am not sure this is the right one?
Describe what you want to change when you book through the button on this page. If tight muscles are the problem, you will be pointed at deep tissue instead.
Lymphatic drainage near Bethesda
If deep pressure has not helped, this is a different approach — not a stronger one.
Related local and campaign pages