A 2-hour Manual Lymphatic Drainage session is the most comprehensive lymphatic treatment offered at Full Circle Vitality. This extended appointment is designed for clients who may have multiple presenting concerns, need more time for a thorough full-body treatment or simply want the deepest level of lymphatic support and relaxation.
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This session is rooted in traditional German Vodder-style Manual Lymphatic Drainage and allows additional time for Valerie’s integrative approach to lymphatic care. When appropriate, your treatment may also include chi therapy, therapeutic vibration, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and relevant acupressure point work, each selected with intention based on your needs that day.
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While all Manual Lymphatic Drainage sessions can be deeply calming, the 2-hour session offers the most spacious and profound restorative experience. This extended treatment allows the nervous system more time to settle, the body more time to soften and the lymphatic system more time to respond.
This 3 Hour combination session begins with Manual Lymphatic Drainage to gently encourage lymphatic movement, calm the nervous system and prepare the body for deeper therapeutic work. Once the lymphatic system has been supported, the session transitions into focused medical massage based on your presenting concerns.
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This treatment allows time for both Valerie’s traditional German Vodder-style Manual Lymphatic Drainage approach and clinically informed massage therapy. When appropriate, MLD may be supported with chi therapy, therapeutic vibration, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and relevant acupressure point work. The medical massage portion may incorporate additional therapeutic techniques such as gua sha, ashiatsu, cupping and precision deep vibration using a powerful therapeutic percussion device.
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This session is ideal for clients who need lymphatic support but also have areas of muscular tension, restriction, discomfort, postural strain or soft-tissue holding patterns that may benefit from more focused hands-on work.
A 60-minute medical massage session is best used for focused therapeutic work on one primary area of concern. While a full-body massage can be completed within this time, it requires a more structured routine and leaves limited room for detailed attention to specific issues.
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For the most effective treatment, this session is recommended for clients who would like to focus on a particular area of tension, discomfort, restriction, postural strain or soft-tissue holding patterns. Valerie’s approach to medical massage is clinically informed and outcome-focused, with treatment tailored to your presenting concerns rather than general relaxation alone.
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When appropriate, your session may incorporate additional therapeutic techniques such as gua sha, ashiatsu, cupping and precision deep vibration using a powerful therapeutic percussion device. Each technique is selected with intention to support soft-tissue release, improve mobility, reduce muscular guarding and help the body return to a more functional, comfortable state.
A 90-minute medical massage session allows for more thorough, clinically focused treatment when one area of concern is connected to a larger pattern in the body. Rather than approaching the session as a standard full-body massage, this appointment is designed for clients seeking targeted therapeutic work for pain, restriction, tension, postural strain, muscular guarding or soft-tissue holding patterns.
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With more than 31 years of experience in the field, Valerie’s approach to medical massage is specific, intuitive and outcome-focused. Many clients seek this work when they have a persistent concern that has not fully resolved elsewhere, or when they need a more detailed session than a shorter appointment can provide.
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When appropriate, your session may incorporate therapeutic techniques such as gua sha, ashiatsu, cupping and precision deep vibration using a powerful therapeutic percussion device. Each technique is selected with intention to support soft-tissue release, improve mobility, reduce muscular guarding and help the body return to a more functional, comfortable state.
A 2-hour medical massage session offers the most time for detailed, clinically focused therapeutic work. This extended appointment is designed for clients with more complex or long-standing concerns, multiple areas of restriction, or patterns of pain and tension that require a more thorough treatment approach.
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Rather than a traditional full-body massage, this session is centered on clinical assessment, skilled hands-on work and thoughtful treatment progression. With more than 31 years of experience in the field, Valerie’s approach is specific, intuitive and outcome-focused, allowing time to address the primary area of concern while also considering the surrounding structures and larger patterns contributing to discomfort or limited mobility.
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When appropriate, your session may incorporate therapeutic techniques such as gua sha, ashiatsu, cupping and precision deep vibration using a powerful therapeutic percussion device. Each technique is selected with intention to support soft-tissue release, improve mobility, reduce muscular guarding and help the body return to a more functional, comfortable state.
This session is ideal for clients who have persistent issues that have not fully resolved elsewhere, those with multiple presenting concerns, or those who need the most comprehensive medical massage treatment available at Full Circle Vitality.
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO
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Specialized Therapy for Swelling, Inflammation
& Post-Surgical Recovery
Full Circle Vitality provides advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for individuals
seeking relief from swelling, fluid retention and lymphatic congestion.
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Whether you are recovering from surgery, managing chronic inflammation, or experiencing persistent bloating or puffiness, lymphatic therapy supports the body’s natural ability to restore balance and improve fluid movement.
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✔ Reduce swelling and fluid retention
✔ Support post-surgical healing and recovery
✔ Improve lymphatic circulation and overall function
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What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a highly specialized therapeutic technique that uses
gentle, rhythmic movements to stimulate the lymphatic system and encourage
the movement of lymph fluid throughout the body.
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Unlike traditional massage, lymphatic drainage works with superficial lymph vessels just beneath the skin.
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When lymph flow becomes sluggish or congested, the body may experience -
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Swelling
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Fluid retention
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Inflammation
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A feeling of heaviness or stagnation
MLD helps restore healthy lymph flow and supports the body’s natural waste removal processes,
immune function & overall fluid balance.
Conditions Supported by Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Clients seek lymphatic drainage therapy for a wide range of health and recovery needs, including -
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Post-surgical swelling and recovery
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Liposuction recovery and fibrosis prevention
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Tummy tuck, facelift, BBL & breast surgery recovery
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Lymphedema management
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Lipedema support
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Pre-operative lymphatic preparation
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Inflammation and autoimmune-related lymphatic congestion
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Chronic fluid retention and bloating
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Sinus congestion and lymphatic headaches
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Immune system support
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Explore All Conditions Treated
How Lymphatic Drainage Supports the Body
By encouraging the natural movement of lymph fluid, MLD may help -
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Reduce swelling and fluid buildup
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Support post-surgical healing
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Improve circulation of lymphatic fluid
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Reduce inflammation and tissue pressure
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Support immune system function
This gentle therapy is widely used in both clinical and integrative settings to support healing and recovery.
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Experienced Lymphatic Specialist
Valerie DuPree, LMT, CLT, CMLDT, CFT, brings over 31 years of clinical experience
supporting lymphatic health and therapeutic recovery.
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She received her professional training at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, completing a comprehensive 2,200-hour program. Valerie has successfully completed professional board examinations both internationally and in the United States and is licensed through the Ohio State Medical Board.
She has continued advanced training through specialized lymphatic programs, including study with
the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
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Physicians, surgeons and wellness professionals refer clients to Full Circle Vitality for experienced care in -
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Post-surgical recovery
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Lymphedema & Lipidema management
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Chronic swelling and lymphatic concerns
A Comprehensive Approach to Lymphatic Therapy
Sessions at Full Circle Vitality integrate classical manual lymphatic drainage
with complementary techniques to support optimal lymph movement.
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Depending on your needs, sessions may include -
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Vodder-based manual lymphatic drainage
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Lymphatic breathing and activation techniques
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Gentle rhythmic stimulation of lymph vessels
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Therapeutic aromatherapy
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Vibrational therapy to support lymph movement
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Ergonomic positioning for full-body relaxation
This approach supports both therapeutic results and deep restorative relaxation.
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Personalized Lymphatic Drainage Sessions
1 Hour Targeted Lymphatic Drainage
Focused treatment for specific areas of swelling, congestion, or post-surgical recovery.
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1.5 Hour Comprehensive Full Body Lymphatic Drainage
A full-body session designed to support overall lymphatic circulation and systemic balance.
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A Private Lymphatic Therapy Studio
Full Circle Vitality provides private lymphatic drainage sessions in a peaceful,
dedicated therapy space in Columbus, Ohio.
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The environment is designed to support healing and comfort, featuring -
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Heated ergonomic therapy table
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Supportive full-body positioning
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Therapeutic aromatherapy
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Vibrational and sound therapy
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Soft lighting and calming atmosphere
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Medical-grade cleanliness between clients
Learn More About Lymphatic Therapy
If you are new to lymphatic drainage, you may find these resources helpful -
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Written by Valerie DuPree, CLT, CMLDT, LMT, CFT
a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist & Certified Lymphedema Therapist
with over 31 years of clinical experience in Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapy in Columbus, Ohio.