Melissa Arnold Massage Therapy

Smooth, heated stones are used as an extension of the therapist’s hands. The additional heat from the stones allows your muscles to relax faster which induces deep relaxation and provides a unique experience many find extremely calming and centering. Essential oils may also be used. These therapeutic effects are wonderful in the cooler months.

Using very light strokes, the massage therapist helps to clear and direct your lymphatic fluid back towards your lymph nodes, aiming to reduce overall swelling and puffiness. Many people get lymphedema during recovery from breast cancer surgery. Along with lymphedema, lymphatic massage has also been known to help with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), when the valves or walls of the veins in the legs don't work well, fibromyalgia, and lipedema.