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Dary's Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage · Las Vegas

A feather-light touch, built for release .

Slow, rhythmic, directional strokes toward your lymph nodes to help ease swelling and support circulation. I arrive with the table and linens — you stay home.

Licensed in Nevada · Same therapist every visit

The technique

Light pressure, deliberate flow.

Lymphatic drainage is one of the lightest forms of bodywork I offer — and that is by design. Using slow, rhythmic strokes with almost no pressure, I work in the direction of your lymph nodes to help move built-up fluid back into circulation. It should feel more like a gentle sweep across the skin than a massage in the traditional sense.

This technique is popular after long flights, during periods of water retention, and as part of recovery after a cosmetic procedure — always with your surgeon's clearance and only once your recovery timeline allows hands-on work. I also offer a gentle version for prenatal clients in the second and third trimesters.

Clients often book lymphatic drainage as a short course of two to four sessions rather than a single visit, since the effect on swelling tends to build with a bit of consistency. I usually suggest starting once and then deciding together whether a second or third session makes sense, especially if you are working through water retention that comes and goes, or recovering from a procedure with a longer timeline. There is no pressure to commit to a package up front.

How it helps

Less fluid, less heaviness.

Research on manual lymphatic drainage points to a consistent set of effects when it is delivered with a light, rhythmic touch.

Who it is for

Built for swelling , not soreness.

Lymphatic drainage is not the session to book for a sore back — it is the one to book for puffiness, heaviness, and fluid. A few reasons clients reach out:

What to expect

From arrival to the finish.

I keep the pace slow and the room quiet — the technique works best when your whole body settles.

  1. 01

    I arrive and set up quietly

    Table, warm cream linens, light oil, and a small speaker. All I need is a quiet room with about a 7 by 7 foot clear floor.

  2. 02

    A short consultation

    Two minutes — where you're holding fluid, any swelling from travel, surgery, or pregnancy, and a reminder that this session stays light on purpose.

  3. 03

    The session

    Slow, rhythmic strokes that move in one direction — toward your lymph nodes. The pressure is much lighter than Swedish or deep tissue; if it ever feels like a regular massage, I'm pressing too hard.

  4. 04

    A quiet wind-down

    A glass of water, a few minutes to rest, and I pack up just as quietly. Payment is at the end — cash, Zelle, or Cash App.

Sessions and pricing

Two lengths, one touch.

Pick the duration that matches how much time your body needs. No deposit — payment at the appointment.

60 minutes $150

Best for a first session or general puffiness and water retention.

Reserve 60 minutes

$15 off your first in-home session. Mention the new-client offer in the booking form and I will apply it before the appointment.

Service area

Across the whole valley.

I travel across the Las Vegas metro for lymphatic sessions — home, hotel, short-term rental, or condo. There is no travel surcharge inside the valley.

In their words

Lighter, almost overnight.

I flew back from a 10-hour flight with cankles and booked this the next morning. By the time she left, my legs felt noticeably lighter.

Client review Henderson

My surgeon cleared me for lymphatic work three weeks post-op and it made a real difference in the swelling. It was exactly what I needed.

Client review Summerlin

I was skeptical that something so light could do anything, but my ankles were visibly less puffy the next day.

Client review Spring Valley
Questions

Before you book.

The questions I hear most when clients ask about lymphatic drainage specifically.

  • Why is the pressure so light? Doesn't a massage need to be firm to work?
    Lymphatic vessels sit just under the skin and collapse under firm pressure — the whole point is to move fluid, not muscle. If I press like a Swedish or deep tissue session, I'm actually working against the technique. Light is not a compromise here; it's the method.
  • Can I book this after surgery?
    Yes, with your surgeon's written clearance and only once your recovery timeline allows hands-on work — this varies a lot by procedure. Tell me the date of your surgery and what your surgeon has said, and I'll confirm the session is appropriate before I book your appointment.
  • How many sessions will I need?
    A single session can help, but most clients see the biggest difference from a short course — typically two to four sessions spaced a week or so apart. I like to start with one session, see how your body responds, then map out the rest of the course together. I can talk through a rhythm that fits your travel dates, procedure timeline, or swelling pattern on WhatsApp.
  • Is this safe during pregnancy?
    Yes, for the second and third trimesters with your provider's clearance. I use a gentler version of the technique, positioning you side-lying with bolsters for support rather than face-down, and focus on the areas where pregnancy swelling tends to build — ankles, feet, and hands. If you are unsure whether you're cleared, ask your OB and I'm happy to wait until you have an answer.
  • What should I do after a session?
    Drink more water than usual for the rest of the day — it helps your body carry off what the session just moved. Light walking is good too. Avoid alcohol and a heavy meal for a few hours if you can.
  • Will I bruise or feel sore?
    No. Because the pressure is so light, lymphatic drainage should not leave marks or soreness the way deep tissue sometimes can. If anything, most clients feel lighter and looser afterward, not tender or achy. If you do bruise easily or are on blood thinners, mention it beforehand so I can adjust accordingly.
  • What should I wear?
    Undress to your comfort level, same as any session — you stay covered with a cream linen sheet the entire time and only the area I'm working is uncovered. Loose, comfortable clothes to change back into afterward are a good idea, since some clients feel like drinking extra water and taking it easy for the rest of the day.
  • How is this different from wood therapy?
    Wood therapy uses carved tools and more pressure for contour work; lymphatic drainage uses only my hands and stays extremely light. Some clients book both as a course — deeper contour work, followed by a lymphatic session to help the body process it.
Reserve your session

Tell me when and where.

Share a few basics and I will confirm a time on WhatsApp the same day. No deposit — payment at the appointment.

Street, unit, and city in the Las Vegas valley.

Pregnancy, injuries, pressure preferences — anything that helps.

Tell me when, I'll travel light.

Use the form to share what you need, when you are free, and where you are in Las Vegas. I will take it from there.