Best Lymph Drainage Therapist Daly City Near Me

4worldlovers: I am a Certified Shiatsu Practitioner with my initial education from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley. I am also a graduate of the National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, where I completed my 720-hour Certified Massage Therapist & Health Educator training. I have over 920 hours of training and am licensed to practice in California.

I use an integrative approach to customize your session, specifically blending techniques to provide you with the results you are looking for.

4worldlovers: Welcome to BALM. Bay Area Lymphatic & Massage If you’re looking for a Certified Lymphatic Therapist, you’ve come to the right place.


I am State Certified massage therapist and Certified Decongestive Therapist. I love the work I do and love providing this gentle yet powerful service of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy . I attend recertification class regularly to keep informed and keep proper techniques up to date for your best results.

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4worldlovers:
Kerry is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. She brings to her practice a passion for women's health, with a particular interest in breast health, breast cancer and lymphatic health.


Using a unique approach that combines experience, compassionate insight, and lightheartedness, Kerry works to help each client to discover their unique state of being, and to take steps to proactively optimize their health.


Ayurveda - Kerry studied Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley; Ayurvedic pulse and clinical assessment at the Dhyana Center with founder DeAnna Batdorff and Conscious conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause in a one-on-one course study with Dr. Sarita Shrestha of Nepal at the Mount Madonna Institute.

Herbalism- Kerry studied Women's contraceptive health with herbalist Kami McBride. She deepens her herbal studies on an ongoing basis with Candis Cantan. She has been attending the Northern California Women's Herbal Symposium since 1998.

Massage- Kerry first studied lymphatic massage with Daya Fisch, founder of the Breast Health Project; Oncology Massage with Isabel Adkins at the Massage Therapy Institute and Visionary Craniosacral with Hugh Milne. She is also graduate of the McKinnon Institute of Massage and is a Certified Lymphatic Therapist from The Academy of Lymphatic Studies.

We understand that unanticipated events happen occasionally in everyone’s life. In our desire to be effective and fair to all clients, the following policies are honored:

72 hour advance notice is required when cancelling an appointment. This allows the opportunity for someone else to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to give us 72 hours advance notice you will be charged the full amount of your appointment. This amount must be paid prior to your next scheduled appointment.

Anyone who either forgets or consciously chooses to forgo their appointment for whatever reason will be considered a “no-show.” They will be charged for their “missed” appointment.

I got started on my path as a breast health practitioner when I had just started my Ayurvedic studies in 2003. Someone very dear to me had a radical mastectomy, both of her breasts were removed. With radical mastectomies all the breast tissue and nipples are removed, as well as the lymph nodes in the armpit and muscles in the chest wall. She suffered from lymphatic build up which resulted in painful lymphedema. Around this time I met Daya Fitch, founder of the Breast Health Project and started studying with her. I focused my Ayurvedic training/practice on women's health.

Today I help women with an array of breast issues from breast cancer to fibercystic breasts to mastitis from breast feeding. Or just for greater breast health!

A.R. - Kerry is an amazing lymphatic therapist. She is extremely knowledgeable on many different levels. She is truly an expert on breast health and is successfully helping me resolve some issues with that and other challenges. She is very straightforward in her professional approach and goes the extra mile with suggestions and information for lifestyle changes to help heal your body. She is just a fantastic Ayurvedic practitioner and I feel truly blessed to have been recommended to her.

K.S. - I have been to see Kerry on a few occasions for many different reasons. She has supported me during an intestinal cleanse, and has been crucial part in me dealing with a breast health issue. I leave Kerry feeling completely reassured, and supported every time we meet. I love her work! Her very practical suggestions for on going care, are backed up with her wealth of knowledge and experience. She encouraged me to make some incredibly simple lifestyle changes that I feel have greatly contributed to my better health and well being. The balance she has between taking care of you, and encouraging you to take care of yourself is very empowering. I have recommended Kerry to many people, and will continue to do so knowing that she will always meet them in a warm and compassionate space.

T.S. - Kerry is a godsend. This is the most intensely healing experience I've been able to drum up in San Francisco. I always leave her sessions deeply massaged and hydrated, feeling thoroughly cleansed and cared for. Even though I've visited an ayurvedic clinic for as long as a week, Kerry's sessions give me the same feeling in a couple hours. I can't recommend her work enough. She's improved my health on every level.

4worldlovers:
• Have you heard that your body is mostly water? Did you know that a majority of that water is actually lymph fluid? Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) was developed in Europe in the 1930’s by Dr. Emil and Estrid Vodder.

Dr. Vodder MLD is recognized worldwide as the gold standard of MLD techniques because it is considered to be the safest, most effective, and gentlest approach to cleansing the body’s tissues and results in a profound detoxifying effect.

• MLD benefits more than 60 different health conditions. Scientific studies, as well as vast clinical experience, have supported the effectiveness of MLD.

• Your lymphatic system can be thought of as the garbage collection system of the body, and as such, flushes toxins and waste out of every cell, tissue and organ. In this way, the lymph system plays a vital role in your immune system.

• Lymphatic drainage is a gentle process that encourages these channels to drain and clear up, improving health both mentally and physically.

• Skepticism is encouraged, especially if you are unfamiliar with lymphatic drainage and are just now exploring its potential benefits. Don’t worry- its benefits are well supported via clinical studies. Studies have demonstrated its benefits benefits with respect to breast cancer and general well-being. If you’re diving deep and doing your homework, we recommend these studies to start:

1. August 2020 - Pubmed Manual lymphatic drainage treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature

2 December 2020 - Pubmed - Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema in patients after breast cancer surgery

3. December 2019 - Sagepub - Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Postoperative Abdominoplasty With Core Liposuction Patients

4. January 2010 – Wiley Online - Effects of mechanical massage, manual lymphatic drainage and connective tissue manipulation techniques on fat mass in women with cellulite

5. September 2013 – British Journal of Community Nursing - Manual lymphatic drainage: exploring the history and evidence base

Helps You Get Back To Normal Life Faster After Surgery. Your Healing process is accelerated with MLD. When you reduce swelling, pain, bruising and activate the immune system by cleansing the tissues, this promotes a speedy and effective recovery process.

Unlocks The Relaxed State. Your body requires a relaxed state to heal. Modern life creates a high stress "fight or flight" mode which does not promote healing. MLD turns off the stress response, so your body can be in the optimal healing zone.

Activates Immune System. MLD stimulates immune cell circulation. The lymphatic system supports your immune function by removing waste products in order to minimize risk of infection.

Reduces Swelling. When the lymph vessels are cut, as in surgery or injury, the lymphatic fluid builds up causing swelling in your tissues. MLD will gently re-route the fluid, thus reducing swelling and inflammation.

Reduces Bruising & Pain. MLD moves damaged cells out, improves skin regeneration and tissue health. MLD has a profound analgesic, or pain-relieving effect.

MLD Reduces Scarring. MLD promotes soft, pliable tissues. Scarring and buildup of nodules are reduced. Hard tissue is softened.

Faster Recovery From Sports Injuries. When pain and swelling are reduced, you can get back to doing the fun sports activities that you love with maximum mobility.

Cleanses Tissues by draining excess fluids. This will detoxify and minimize your risk of infection. This reduces cellular debris such as bacteria, damaged proteins and dead cells that accumulate due to fatigue, stress, medications, lack of physical activity or age.

"Lymph Drainage Massage is an essential wellness practice, and is critical for women with breast health issues. Ida helped me prepare and recover from mastectomy and reconstruction. I couldn't recommend her more!"

"As a plastic surgery coach, I know how important Manual Lymph Drainage is for pre and post op plastic surgery. It makes a huge difference during recovery. I have been searching for a skilled, licensed MLD practitioner for my Bay Area clients without any luck. I was thrilled to meet Ida and have her magic hands work on me. Ida is warm, friendly and caring. My treatment was not only relaxing, but I felt wonderful afterwards and was much less puffy! I wish I knew Ida when I was planning my surgery. Anyone considering a plastic surgery procedure should work with a Vodder-trained MLD therapist. I highly recommend that you go see Ida at her office in Berkeley."