Our Team
Ana
Manual TherapistAna brings over 10 years of hands-on expertise in Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage and buccal massage — her signature approach delivers visible, results-driven treatments where clients notice a difference from the very first session.
With a strong background in Physiotherapy and an academic career in Sports Medicine and Sleep Disorders, she offers a unique approach that bridges science, holistic care, and technical precision.
Registered Massage Therapist Bryan is trained in lymphatic drainage, using a gentle, feather-like technique designed to support the body’s natural healing processes. His approach offers medically oriented benefits, helping to reduce post-surgical swelling, manage lymphedema, and alleviate pain.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs. Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage?
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MLD: Therapeutic, medical, and health-focused. It aims to reduce chronic inflammation, edema, and post-operative swelling.
BLD: Aesthetic, cosmetic, and wellness-focused. It aims to improve skin contouring, decrease the appearance of cellulite, and provide immediate slimming by reducing water retention.
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MLD: Very gentle, light, skin-stretching pressure with slow, rhythmic movements to move lymph fluid without compressing vessels.
BLD: Firmer pressure with faster, dynamic, and more vigorous strokes, often including sculpting movements.
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MLD: Post-operative recovery (liposuction, tummy tucks), chronic pain, immune support, and lymphedema management.
BLD: Reducing bloating, lymphatic detox, and immediate, temporary body contouring.
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MLD: Results are cumulative, aiding long-term healing.
BLD: esults are often immediate, often yielding visible changes in a single session.