Healing Hippies at Creekside
6 E Washington Ave Downtown Athens

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423-920-5507

Healing Hippies at Creekside
6 E Washington Ave Downtown Athens

Healing Hippies at Creekside 6 E Washington Ave Downtown AthensHealing Hippies at Creekside 6 E Washington Ave Downtown AthensHealing Hippies at Creekside 6 E Washington Ave Downtown Athens
  • Home
  • Massage
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Thai Bodywork
  • Yoga
  • Reiki
  • Chiropractic Care

Achieve Optimal Wellness with lymphatic drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

A manual lymphatic drainage session


Gentle, rhythmic movements to improve circulation and release toxins that can accumulate in your lymphatic tissue. 


Can ease the symptoms of allergies, menstrual cramps, sinusitis, colds and other viruses. 


It also promotes healing of scar tissue and is often recommended as part of post-surgical recovery.


Your lymphatic system
is key to your overall health. 


Among other things, it produces monocytes and lymphocytes, the cells that are a part of your immune system.


Lymph vessels, bundles of cells known as lymph nodes, and certain organs make up your lymphatic system, and lymph fluid runs through it. 


Lymphatic fluid serves two functions, both delivering nutrients to cells, and clearing metabolic waste and foreign objects from them.


When lymph fluid isn’t properly circulating through your system, your lymph nodes and surrounding tissue may become swollen, and your body becomes more susceptible to infection.


30 minutes - $55
45 minutes - $70
60 minutes - $90
90 minutes - $125

Pre & Post Operative Care

Lymphatic Drainage has been proven to reduce swelling and inflammation.  


It helps your body prepare for surgery (cosmetic, joint replacement, dental, orthopedic) by cleansing the fluids and boosting the immune system.  


It can help prevent post-operative complications such as excessive swelling, infection, bruising and scar tissue. 


Post surgery it is recommended to receive lymphatic drainage 1-2 a times a week for 6 weeks


What Is And Is Not Lymphatic Drainage


There's a trend among plastic surgeons of prescribing post-operative drainage of fluids out of surgical incisions.  


This is not manual lymphatic drainage and it cannot be performed by a licensed massage therapist. 


90 Minute Session $125

60 Minute Session $85

45 Minute Session $70

30 Minute Session $55


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If you have had or planning to have surgery and need multiple appointments scheduled please text your details to 423-920-5507


Lymphatic system

Similar to the way your blood circulatory system delivers nutrients and oxygen to all cells of the body, the lymphatic system is a complex network of vessels that branch through all parts of the body to circulate important bodily fluid and defend against infection. 


When functioning well, the lymphatic system helps keep the body's needs in balance, but when things go wrong, disorders and cancer can result. Take a closer look at the important role your lymphatic system plays in keeping your body balanced and healthy. 


Then, incorporate our healthy lifestyle tips to encourage proper function for many years to come!


Parts of the Lymphatic System


The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs made up of lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymph that drain lymph fluid (a fluid containing white blood cells, water, proteins, salts and lipids) from all over the body.


  • There are lymph nodes in your body that you can likely feel under your arm (in your armpit), in each groin (at the top of your legs) and in your neck.
  • There are also lymph nodes you may not be able to feel, such as those found in your abdomen, pelvis and chest.
  • Other lymphatic body organs include your spleen, thymus gland, tonsils and adenoids.


How the Lymphatic System Works

You can think of the lymphatic system as the body’s drainage system, working around-the-clock to clean up and properly dispose of waste left behind by other body systems. A healthy lymphatic system also contributes to many other major bodily functions, including:


Drains fluid back into the bloodstream.

One of the lymphatic system’s primary jobs is to collect excess fluid (particularly lymph fluid) surrounding the body’s tissues and organs and return it to the bloodstream. If the lymphatic system didn’t drain excess fluid from the tissues, the lymph fluid would build up in the body and cause swelling.


Filters lymph.

As lymph passes through the lymph nodes, the white blood cells attack any bacteria or viruses found in the lymph. If cancer cells break away from a tumor, they can attach to the nearby lymph nodes. This is the reason doctors will check the lymph nodes first when determining how far cancer has spread.


Filters the blood.

The spleen filters blood, removing old red blood cells and replacing them with new red blood cells that are made in the bone marrow.


Removes impurities from the body.

The lymphatic system also helps to remove toxins and other impurities from the body, such as carbon dioxide, sodium and other byproducts of cellular feeding on oxygen, minerals and nutrients. The system helps to remove these impurities and dispose of them through perspiration, bowel movements, urine and your breath.


Fights infection.

The lymphatic system helps defend the body against illness-causing germs, bacteria, viruses and fungi. The system builds immunity by making special white blood cells (called lymphocytes) that produce antibodies which are responsible for immune responses that defend the body against disease.


Things That Can Go Wrong

When the lymphatic system is not functioning properly, it can put your body at risk for certain diseases that affect the lymph nodes, spleen or other parts of the lymphoid tissue, such as:

  • Lymphedema is a chronic swelling in one arm or leg caused by too much lymph fluid. Many people develop this disorder following cancer therapy.
  • Lymphadenopathy is a condition where the lymph nodes become swollen or enlarged.
  • Lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymph nodes when lymphocytes change and multiply at an out-of-control rate.
  • Splenomegaly is a disease (usually caused by a viral infection) that causes the spleen to swell several times its normal size.


Keep Your Lymphatic System Healthy

Maintaining a healthy lymphatic system is important to prevent illness and keep other important body systems functioning. Encourage proper function of your lymphatic system by incorporating these healthy lifestyle tips:

  1. Drink plenty of water. 
  2. Eat a healthy diet rich in alkaline foods and vegetables that provide a full range of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
  3. Include healthy fats in your diet.
  4. Exercise daily, including both aerobic and anaerobic physical activity.
  5. Avoid pollutants, toxic substances and unhealthy environments.
  6. Learn to manage stress through techniques such as yoga, meditation and exercise to promote wellness.

Your lymphatic system is constantly working to keep your body balanced. Maintaining its health is important not only for its own role but the role it plays in many other body systems. 


Book Your Session today

Christy Miu Mld-c * LMT #11865 * Reiki Master

I specialize in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic Massage, Trauma Release, Private Yoga Sessions & Wellness Coaching


I became certified in manual lymphatic drainage through The Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2023

Appointment availability Tuesday - Thursday 



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