The Supine Studio offers individualized lipedema and lymphedema care. Our in-house Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Bailey, takes special care to ensure each client receives the care they need to yield the best results.
Working with a CLT
Initial Session & Evaluation
Your first session is an integral part of establishing care for your lipedema and/or lymphedema. While both conditions are different, both involve the lymphatic system and often, can compound.
Bailey will discuss your medical history, swelling, and any lifestyle factors. Detailed measurements will be taken, and a treatment plan will be created. From there, she’ll go over the process and timeline for your specific case, as well as expectations.
If your care involves Complete Decongestive Therapy, you’ll be provided a list of any supplies and other requirements necessary to begin treatment. You will also be taught MLD exercises to perform at home. Self MLD is an important part is managing swelling between appointments.
*If you have been previously fitted for compression garments, please bring them to your appointment. If you do not have compression garments, please do not buy compression garments until meeting with Bailey.
Length: 75-90 minutes
Cost: $185
Lipedema MLD
One of the best ways to manage lipedema swelling is by regular Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and compression.
MLD helps stimulate the lymphatic system to move fluid and reduce swelling.Typically, we recommend MLD in studio every 2-4 weeks along with daily self-MLD. If you are planning on undergoing liposuction for lipedema, we recommend visits 1-2 times a week leading up to surgery and 2-3 times a week for the first 6 weeks post-op and then 1-2 times a week after until your surgeon says you are ready to move to a maintenance routine.
Compression helps to prevent the re-accumulation of fluid in the limbs. Proper fitting compression garments is key as ill-fitting garments may not provide the necessary compression or crate a tourniquet effect. If you do not have garments, Bailey will discuss options with you that will fir your budget and lifestyle.
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $145
Lymphedema CDT
Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is the Gold Standard for Lymphedema care involving: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), skin care, and compression. Our goal is to reduce swelling so you can get to the point of being able to manage lymphedema at home. This requires both in-person visits and diligent home care.
CDT is typically 2-4 weeks long for upper extremity involvement and 4-6 weeks for lower extremity involvement when the client comes 3-5 times a week.
In order to begin CDT sessions, clients must have all supplies purchased. Once you have your supplies, we will schedule your appointments.
If you develop cellulitis, we stop all appointments and home care until cleared by your doctor to resume. This is to help prevent the infection from spreading.
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $145
Lymphedema MLD
Once you have successfully completed CDT, you graduate to Phase II, or “Maintenance Phase.” This requires less frequent in-person visits, but daily home care is expected to manage lymphedema. Clients who are 100% compliant often see further reduction in swelling.
Followup MLD sessions are scheduled every six months, unless you notice a return in swelling. If you see an increase in swelling (2 cm), call us to schedule an appointment immediately. It is easier to stop swelling in the early stages before it progresses.
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $145