Licensed Master EstheticianMechelle — practitioner, owner
Manual technique onlyNo machines, trained hands
Same-day depuffSharper definition you can see
5-star reviewedMurray, Utah · Salt Lake County

The Soothe Lymphatic Drainage session is a full-body fluid reset — gentle, rhythmic work with your lymphatic flow and fascia that eases what your body's holding and rehydrates the connective tissue that shapes how you move and how you look.

Cervical lymphatic work supports a lighter, more open look in the neck and lower face — softer lines, less heaviness.

This is the foundational treatment. Everything else we do together builds on a system that flows.

Key Benefits

  • Reduced fluid retention — Visibly reduces excess fluid and bloating in the midsection and limbs
  • Fascial hydration — Deeply rehydrates connective tissue to support skin elasticity
  • Improved sense of flow — Supports a lighter feel and visible vitality
  • Sharper, more lifted look — Visible same-day softening in the face and neck
  • A lighter, more open feeling — the body eases into a naturally upright posture
  • Settling and calm — Rhythmic technique supports a deep sense of internal calm and ease

Who This Is For

  • Persistent bloating or heaviness in the body
  • Persistent heaviness in the body or sluggish mornings
  • Visible fluid retention or puffiness
  • A heavy, congested feeling in the face
  • Feeling heavy, puffy, or weighed down
  • Anyone seeking a lighter, more energized feel

What to Expect

Lymphatic drainage uses specific, gentle rhythmic movements — nothing like deep tissue work. It is profoundly relaxing and often induces a near-meditative state.

Clients often notice a visible reduction in abdominal fullness and a lightness in their limbs immediately following the session. You may also feel a frequent need to use the restroom in the hours after — that is your body processing and eliminating the moved fluid. It is a good sign.

You will leave feeling unbound. Lighter, more fluid, more at ease.

A note on this service: The Soothe is a complete full-body experience on its own — but if you want to turn your session into a true whole-body retreat, each add-on below is designed to layer seamlessly with the lymphatic work and deepen your results. SPF is provided post-treatment to protect the skin as your system continues to process.

Enhance Your Results

Exfoliation
Hydrodermabrasion
Deep-cleanse and resurface the skin while the lymphatic system is fully activated for maximum clarity.
Skin Hydration
Salmon DNA Mask or Oxygen Infusion
Deeply hydrate and restore the skin barrier with targeted regenerative infusion.
Facial Fascia
Buccal Manipulation
Soften held tension in the jaw and lower face with focused buccal fascia work.

Pre-Treatment Care

Before Your Session
  • Hydration: Drink at least 16–20oz of water before your appointment — and electrolytes, spring water, or fruit in the 24 hours prior — to prime the lymphatic system for drainage.
  • Food: Avoid a heavy meal 1–2 hours before your session — abdominal work will be uncomfortable on a full stomach.
  • Alcohol: Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before your appointment.
  • Clothing: Wear or bring loose, comfortable clothing.
  • Health Conditions: Contraindications include active infections (including fever), blood clots (DVT), congestive heart failure, acute kidney failure, untreated cancer, post-surgical swelling, or lymphedema. Please disclose any of these at booking.

Post-Treatment Care

After Your Session
  • Flush the System: Drink plenty of water for the next 24–48 hours to help your body process the fluid that's been moved.
  • Light Movement: Gentle walking is highly recommended to keep lymphatic fluid moving.
  • Avoid Salt & Alcohol: For the next 24 hours, avoid high-sodium foods and alcohol — these cause the body to retain water and can counteract the de-puffing results.
  • Rest: Listen to your energy levels. Some clients feel a burst of energy, while others feel very relaxed as the body settles into rest.
Questions

Common Questions

How is this different from a regular facial?

A facial works on the surface — cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating. The Soothe works on the fluid system underneath. Most facial puffiness, jaw heaviness, and morning swelling isn't a skin problem; it's a fluid problem.

Manual lymphatic drainage moves the fluid that's hiding your bone structure. No machines, no products — just specific, methodical hand technique applied along the cervical and facial lymphatic chains.

When should I book — is this good before an event?

Yes. The Soothe is the ideal pre-event treatment for weddings, photoshoots, or any day where you want to look your sharpest. Book it 24–48 hours before the event for maximum visible result.

For persistent puffiness, a series of weekly sessions builds a system that flows on its own — the depuff result becomes your baseline rather than a special occasion.

Is this the same as body lymphatic drainage?

Yes — the Soothe LD is a full-body lymphatic drainage session. Every area of the body is worked to gently move fluid toward its respective lymph nodes, with extra emphasis on the neck and torso.

Where the other services focus on the face, the Soothe LD ties the whole body and face together to achieve your aesthetic goals.

What does the session feel like?

Profoundly relaxing. Lymphatic technique uses light, rhythmic pressure — nothing deep-tissue. Many clients fall into a meditative state, some briefly asleep.

You may feel a frequent need to use the restroom in the hours after — that's your body processing the moved fluid. It's a good sign.

Are there reasons I shouldn't book this?

Yes. Contraindications include active infection or fever, blood clots (DVT), congestive heart failure, acute kidney failure, untreated cancer, post-surgical swelling, and lymphedema. Please disclose any of these at booking and your session can be rescheduled or modified as needed.

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