Lymphedema Therapy of Alaska
Clinical Intervention

Specialized Clinical Services

Providing evidence-based manual therapy, lymphatic drainage, and compression management to help you reduce symptoms and regain your quality of life.

Compression Garment Fitting

Compression Garment Fitting

Proper garment fitting is critical for managing lymphedema. We provide measurements, fitting, and home exercise program training to ensure your garments work optimally.

Possible Benefits:

  • Increases tissue pressure to prevent fluid build-up
  • Important for airplane travel
  • Promotes long-term venous return
Session Format: 30-minute to 60-minute session
Face / Neck / Brain MLD

Face / Neck / Brain MLD

A specialized, gentle manual treatment technique specifically targeting the lymphatic nodes of the head, neck, and central nervous system (glymphatic system).

Possible Benefits:

  • Soothes nervous system
  • May improve sleep quality
  • Supports post-surgical head/neck recovery
Session Format: 60-minute session
Upper Extremity MLD

Upper Extremity MLD

Manual Lymphatic Drainage for the arm, chest, and upper quadrant—commonly required post-mastectomy or due to localized lymph node removal/damage.

Possible Benefits:

  • Reduces fibrous tissue buildup
  • Relieves pain and heaviness
  • Improves immune function
Lower Extremity MLD

Lower Extremity MLD

Detailed manual therapy for the legs and lower trunk. Often part of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) involving multi-layer compression wrapping.

Possible Benefits:

  • Decreases leg swelling and fatigue
  • Reduces risk of cellulitis
  • Improves mobility
Trigger Point Dry Needling

Trigger Point Dry Needling

A targeted intervention using thin filiform needles to release tight muscle bands and trigger points, often a source of chronic pain.

Possible Benefits:

  • Relieves muscle tension and pain
  • Improves range of motion
  • Accelerates rehabilitation

Ready to accelerate your cellular healing?

Skip the trial-and-error. Reserve your comprehensive 90-minute evaluation with Jeana Kaufman to map out your intensive decongestive baseline.