Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual lymphatic drainage massage using the Vodder MLD method combined with Swedish massage, myofascial release, cupping, dry brushing, gua sha, stretching, sculpting rollers, wooden paddles, and Hot Synergy Stones. Available in 60- and 90-minute Signature sessions and specialty formats including Sculpting, Post-Op recovery, and Prenatal options. From $250 at Midtown East, NoHo, and FiDi locations.

Clean Market's lymphatic drainage massage programme is among the most technically comprehensive offered by a multi-location NYC wellness brand, drawing on several manual therapy modalities combined in a single session. The foundation of each treatment is Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) — a specialised, light-pressure massage technique developed by Dr Emil Vodder in the 1930s that uses rhythmic, circular, and pumping strokes in the direction of lymphatic flow to stimulate the superficial lymphatic vessels and encourage the movement of interstitial fluid and metabolic waste products toward lymph nodes and drainage points. Vodder MLD uses significantly lighter pressure than standard Swedish massage — typically around 30 mmHg — to avoid compressing and collapsing the delicate lymphatic capillaries, which respond to gentle rhythmic stretch rather than deep pressure. Each Clean Market session layers additional modalities onto the MLD foundation: Swedish massage for muscular relaxation and circulation support; myofascial release for fascial mobility and adhesion reduction; cupping (silicone or glass), which creates negative pressure beneath the skin to lift fascial layers and mechanically stimulate lymphatic and circulatory flow; dry brushing to exfoliate the skin surface and mechanically stimulate superficial lymphatics before the hands-on session begins; gua sha using a smooth-edged tool to release myofascial tension and promote microcirculation; deep stretching of major muscle groups to support range of motion alongside lymphatic work; sculpting rollers and wooden paddle tools for physical manipulation of subcutaneous tissue; and Hot Synergy Stones for targeted heat delivery to areas of tension. The 60- and 90-minute Signature sessions combine these tools in a structured sequence. The Sculpting specialty focuses on body contouring goals; the Post-Op specialty is designed for clients recovering from procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, or breast surgery where MLD is often recommended to reduce post-procedural oedema; the Prenatal specialty uses modified positioning and pressure appropriate for pregnancy. Sessions are available at Midtown East, NoHo Wellness Lab, and FiDi locations.