Not weight loss
Any listing that says so is misleading you.
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Lymphatic drainage in Maryland
If you are searching across Maryland, the more useful question than where is whether this treatment does what you are hoping it does.
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
Where we are
Spa Chevy Chase is at 4500 N Park Avenue in Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, near the District line. One location, one team.
People travel to us from across the Maryland suburbs and from Northwest DC. If you are comparing several listings, the person you speak to when you book is part of the team that will carry out the treatment.
Book lymphatic drainageThe claims worth checking
Lymphatic drainage massage is widely advertised as a detox, a weight-loss aid, and a cure for swelling. None of those are accurate, and you should treat any spa that tells you otherwise with caution.
What it is: light, slow, rhythmic bodywork that many people find calming. What it is not: medical treatment. Lymphoedema, post-surgical recovery and unexplained swelling all belong with a clinician.
Not lymphoedema care
That is managed medically. A spa appointment is not part of it.
What it is
Light, slow, rhythmic bodywork for people who want exactly that.
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Common questions
Does it help you lose weight?
No. Any listing that says so is misleading you.
Does it treat lymphoedema?
No. That is managed medically, and a spa appointment is not part of that treatment.
So what is it for?
Gentle, relaxing bodywork at light pressure, for people who want exactly that. It is a good treatment described accurately.
Where in Maryland are you?
Chevy Chase, just inside the state line north of the District, at 4500 N Park Ave. There is one location.
If it is not for weight and not for lymphoedema, who books it?
People who feel heavy or puffy, people recovering from an operation whose surgeon has cleared them, and people who simply want a very light, quiet appointment.
Would you tell me if I should see a doctor instead?
Yes. If what you describe belongs with a doctor, your provider will say so rather than proceeding.
What if I have swelling in one leg or arm?
See a doctor first. Swelling on one side is something to have looked at rather than massaged, and your provider will say the same.
Is there any measurable result?
Nothing is measured here. If you want measurement, that is a clinical setting rather than a spa, and it is worth being clear about the difference before booking.
Is it the same as the massage I would get anywhere else?
No. It is a specific technique done very lightly, not a general massage with a different name on it.
How light is light?
Much lighter than you are probably expecting. People who booked hoping for pressure are usually surprised, which is why it is worth saying now.
Can I ask for it to be firmer?
Then you want a different appointment. Say what you are after when you book and you will be pointed at the right one.
How long are the appointments?
Several lengths, listed with prices on the booking page.
How many would I need?
Your provider will suggest after the first, based on why you came. Anyone quoting a number before seeing you is guessing.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Tell us when you book and ask your own doctor as well. Both answers are needed, and the second one is not ours to give.
What medication matters?
Anything for circulation or the immune system, and anything recent. Mention it even if it seems unrelated.
Is there parking?
Yes, on site. Most people drive; the Metro is the easier option only if you are coming through the District at rush hour.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes. Book in their name so what they tell the provider is recorded against the right person.
What should I wear?
Something comfortable. You stay covered throughout, and your provider explains what is needed before starting.
What if I decide it is not for me?
Say so. Your provider would rather stop and talk about what would suit you than finish an appointment neither of you thinks is right.
How do I book, and how do I know it is for me?
Book through the button on this page, and say what you want to change. If it belongs with a doctor, your provider will tell you so.
Lymphatic drainage in Maryland
Described accurately, so you can decide whether it is what you want.
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