Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Progressive Lymphatic Care for Real Healing

Not just lymphatic massage — a structured, phase-based approach that supports your body from early inflammation and congestion through long-term healing and balance.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage • Post-Surgical Recovery • Whole-Body Wellness

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Trusted and Recommended by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Erick Sanchez, MD.

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Meet Your Lymphatic Specialists

CAITLYN PITRE, LMT LA7212

Founder and Lead Lymphatic Specialist

Caitlyn Pitre, LMT, is the founder of

MLD Therapy | Progressive Lymphatic Massage, a clinical practice focused on inflammation reduction, surgical recovery, and long-term lymphatic wellness.

With nearly two decades of experience in therapeutic bodywork, Caitlyn developed the Progressive Flow Method™, a structured, phase-based approach that integrates manual lymphatic drainage, myofascial work, and therapeutic massage to support the body through each stage of healing. Her work emphasizes intentional treatment planning, progressive care protocols, and measurable outcomes.

Caitlyn is also the founder of The Lymphatic Practice Lab™, a professional education platform dedicated to helping massage therapists build specialized lymphatic practices through clinical training, treatment protocols, and business strategy.

Through her clinical work and education programs, Caitlyn is helping elevate the role of lymphatic therapy in both wellness and post-surgical recovery.

BECCA VALADIE, LA8388

Clinical Lymphatic Specialist

Becca Valadie is a licensed massage therapist with over eight years of experience specializing in clinical lymphatic drainage. Certified through MLD Institute International, she has advanced training in post-surgical lymphatic care and therapeutic lymphatic techniques.

Within the MLD Therapy clinical team, Becca focuses on traditional lymphatic drainage and supports clients experiencing limb swelling, lymphatic congestion, and early post-surgical recovery. She has specialized training in deep abdominal lymphatic drainage and plays a key role in guiding clients through the first phase of surgical healing (weeks 1–4).

Becca works closely under the mentorship of Caitlyn Pitre, founder of MLD Therapy and creator of the Progressive Flow Method™, ensuring each client receives safe, intentional care during the most delicate stages of recovery.

CAITLYN PITRE

BECCA VALADIE

Services

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a massage technique that improves lymph flow in the body, boosting the immune system and bettering overall health.

MLD Therapy is often used to assist in pre/post-natal fluid removal, skin rejuvenation, general metabolism boost, and event prep [to decrease puffiness and fluid retention]

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Massage

Post-Operative Treatment helps to remove excess fluid accumulated after surgery by gently pumping it back into the lymph vessels, reducuing pain, swelling, inflammation, the risk of infection and the formation of scar tissue.

Without MLD, inflammation can lead to extended pain and discomfort, fibrosis or development of a seroma.

Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage Massage

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MLD can reduce recovery time!

Many surgeons recommend Lymphatic Drainage Massage after aesthetic and plastic surgery procedures to ensure their patients achieve optimal results.

* MLD can reduce recovery time! Many surgeons recommend Lymphatic Drainage Massage after aesthetic and plastic surgery procedures to ensure their patients achieve optimal results.

WILL MLD HURT?

NO! Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is pain-free, gentle and rhythmic – meant to move superficial fluids directly below the skin. The massage should never target deep muscles.

HOW MANY WILL I NEED?

MLD is not a one-time treatment.

**Multiple sessions are required to achieve optimal results. Sessions and durations are recommended based on your surgical procedure(s).

WHEN CAN I START?

We recommend starting 3-7 days post-surgery. While receiving services sooner is possible, you may still be extremely sensitive to touch – causing discomfort during your session.

FOR BEST RESULTS!

For the best, most effective results, we recommend starting a regular treatment plan of 2-3 sessions a week the first 2 weeks, then decreasing to 1-2 sessions on week 3 to 4. *Your therapist will then reevaluate.