Foundational Series - Individual Session

Service Description

**Foundational Series MLD — Individual Session** This optional 90-minute Manual Lymphatic Drainage session is for clients who would like to begin lymphatic care through the recommended three-session Foundational Series. It is not required for all MLD clients, and you may still book a standard Manual Lymphatic Drainage session if you prefer a single appointment or ongoing care without the series structure. The Foundational Series is designed for clients who may benefit from beginning with more consistency, especially those experiencing swelling, heaviness, inflammation, post-surgical changes, lymphedema, lipedema, fluid retention or chronic lymphatic congestion. Each session is booked and paid for individually at the standard 90-minute MLD rate. This session is the same length and price as a standard 90-minute Manual Lymphatic Drainage session, but it is listed separately so clients who want a structured beginning can clearly choose that pathway. Each Foundational Series session allows Valerie to assess your presenting concerns, support lymphatic movement, observe how your body responds and adjust the treatment approach as needed. Your session is rooted in traditional German Vodder-style Manual Lymphatic Drainage and may include Valerie’s integrative approach with supportive therapies such as chi therapy, therapeutic vibration, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and relevant acupressure point work when appropriate. The Foundational Series is not a discounted package and does not require prepayment for all three visits. Each 90-minute session is booked individually. Recommended spacing is typically within 3–7 days for the second session, with the third session scheduled within 7–14 days after that when appropriate. This timing is designed to create momentum without overwhelming the body or the client’s schedule. The first session begins the process of calming the nervous system, encouraging lymphatic movement and giving Valerie the opportunity to understand how your body responds to treatment. The second session, scheduled within the same general week when possible, helps build on that initial response while your system is still in a more responsive window. The third session allows time for continued support, reassessment and refinement. By this point, Valerie has had more opportunity to observe patterns such as where fluid may be collecting, how tissue texture responds, whether symptoms return between sessions and what type of ongoing care may be best.