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Can Massage Sculpt My Body? An Honest Answer
Wondering if massage can sculpt your body like the before-and-afters? Here’s the honest answer: what massage can do, what it can’t, and what to skip.

Christina Crapotta
11 hours ago3 min read


Why I Might Skip Lymphatic Drainage
Sometimes the swelling isn’t the problem anymore. Here’s why I might skip lymphatic drainage and work on your scar tissue instead, and how to tell the difference.

Christina Crapotta
3 days ago3 min read


My Last Lymphatic Drainage Didn’t Work. Why?
Still swollen after your lymphatic session, or bruised and sore? Here are the most common reasons lymphatic drainage doesn’t seem to work, and what to do next.

Christina Crapotta
3 days ago5 min read


How Lymphatic Drainage Works
Wondering if that feather-light touch is really doing anything? Here’s how lymphatic drainage works, what a session looks like, and what it’s not.

Christina Crapotta
3 days ago3 min read


How Many Post-Op Sessions Will I Need?
Wondering how many post-op sessions to budget for? Here’s what changes the number, what a plan usually looks like, and why I don’t sell big packages up front.

Christina Crapotta
3 days ago3 min read


Why I Don't Drain Through Incisions
Saw the videos of fluid pushed out through incisions? Here’s why I don’t do incisional drainage, why it’s risky, and what I do instead.

Christina Crapotta
3 days ago4 min read


Why Am I So Swollen, and Will It Ever Stop?
Still swollen weeks or months after surgery? Here’s why swelling hangs on, why it comes and goes, what actually helps, and when it’s not normal.

Christina Crapotta
5 days ago3 min read


Lipo Foam and Ab Boards: How to Use Them
Bought the foam and the board but not sure what goes where? Here’s how to use lipo foam and ab boards, when to skip them, and my favorite picks.

Christina Crapotta
6 days ago4 min read


When Should I Start Lymphatic Drainage After Surgery?
Hola, hermosa. You're swollen, you're sore, and everyone in the group chat is asking, "Did you start your lymphatic massages yet?" Now you're wondering if you're already behind. You're not. Let's talk timing. When to start lymphatic drainage after surgery: the quick answer Here's when to start lymphatic drainage after surgery, in my experience: wait at least 48 hours to err on the side of caution. After that, if you feel safe and ready to ride in a car again, it's usually

Christina Crapotta
6 days ago4 min read
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