Lymphatic Drainage in Santa Cruz de la Sierra: What it is, What it's for and Price

What is manual lymphatic drainage?

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic manual therapy technique that stimulates the lymphatic system, the network your body uses to eliminate fluids and waste. Unlike a deep tissue or therapeutic massage, lymphatic drainage is neither intense nor painful: it involves slow, superficial, and precise movements that follow the natural flow of lymph.

At Fisio Lau, the service is provided directly by Laura Cortez Moza, a licensed physiotherapist and kinesiologist, in her private practice in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It’s not a spa massage: it’s a clinical technique with a specific therapeutic indication and objective.

What is lymphatic drainage used for?

Lymphatic drainage is primarily indicated for:

• Post-operative swelling: recovery after surgeries (orthopedic, aesthetic or abdominal), when authorized by the doctor.
• Fluid retention and a feeling of heaviness: especially in the legs and ankles.
• Edema: accumulation of fluid due to immobility, prolonged rest, or mild circulatory problems.
• Sports recovery: helps reduce inflammation after intense exertion.
• Feeling of tired legs from standing or sitting for many hours.

What does it feel like during the session?

No pain whatsoever. Lymphatic drainage feels like gentle, slow, and pleasant strokes over the skin. Many patients describe it as relaxing. The key is not force, but the correct direction and rhythm to move the lymph toward the lymph nodes where the body processes it.

Duration of your session

At Fisio Lau, a lymphatic drainage session lasts 35 minutes (partial area) or 50 minutes (full body), depending on the area to be treated and your specific needs. During your first visit, Laura will assess your condition before developing a personalized treatment plan.

Post-operative lymphatic drainage: when to start

If your drainage is due to recent surgery, your doctor will determine when to begin. It is generally recommended to start when your surgeon approves, to support healing and safely reduce swelling. Please bring your surgical report or doctor’s order to your first appointment: we will review it together to tailor the technique to your stage of recovery.

Why do it with a licensed physiotherapist?

Lymphatic drainage performed incorrectly is ineffective or can even be counterproductive. Having it done by a licensed professional guarantees the following:

• Preliminary evaluation: Contraindications are ruled out (active infections, thrombosis, decompensated heart failure, among others).
• Correct technique: direction, pressure and rhythm appropriate to the lymphatic system.
• Clinical follow-up: Adjustment of the session according to your actual progress.
• Coordination with your surgeon when the case is post-operative.

How to schedule your appointment in Santa Cruz

The consultation is exclusively in a private office, located in the Top Center Building (1st Floor, Office 1D), Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This guarantees the appropriate clinical conditions, privacy, and equipment for your treatment.

Appointments and quotes are coordinated directly via WhatsApp, where Laura confirms availability and answers your questions before the first visit.

👉 Consult lymphatic drainage via WhatsApp

Tell me if your case is post-operative, due to fluid retention, or for sports recovery, and how long it has been going on. This will help me better advise you on your lymphatic drainage session.

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Laura Cortez Moza — Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Kinesiology · Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia