California Lymphatic Massage

California Lymphatic Massage is a solo practice in San Ramon, run by Joanne Robelen. Sessions are by appointment only, with bookings taken seven days a week. Payment is accepted by cash, credit card, check, Apple Pay, and HSA or FSA.

The work centers on lymphatic massage before and after surgery. The practice describes this type of massage as using lighter pressure that follows the lymphatic channels lying between the skin and the muscles. It says the approach is gentler than conventional massage. The business states that lymphatic massage may help with recovery, inflammation, pain, bruising, stiffness and swelling, and that it may support the immune system.

Timing is part of the guidance. The practice suggests starting care within the first few days after surgery, and says clients should follow their surgeon's or doctor's orders first. A course of roughly four to six treatments within two to three weeks is suggested, depending on how many areas are being treated and how much pain or swelling there is.

The business says its practitioners are trained and certified in Vodder technique, and it refers to the Vodder Academy in Austria as a center for lymphedema management and training.

Gentle, directional lymphatic work that follows the lymphatic channels, with each session planned around the client's needs.