Blog
Plain-language articles from Raegan Brumer, RMT, LPN, on manual lymphatic drainage, lymphedema, recovery after surgery and daily care between appointments. Each article lists the research it draws on, and none of it replaces advice from your own physician.
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Can you do lymphatic drainage at home? Self-care between sessions
Self-lymphatic drainage, breathing, movement, skin care and compression between sessions, what the evidence says, and when home care isn't enough.
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What to expect at your first lymphatic drainage appointment
What happens at a first lymphatic drainage appointment: what to bring and wear, intake and assessment, treatment, how you feel after and how many sessions.
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Lymphatic drainage for swelling that isn't surgical or cancer-related
Which kinds of chronic leg swelling lymphatic drainage can help with, which need a physician first, and the red flags that mean see a doctor today.
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How to choose a lymphatic drainage therapist in Calgary
What training a lymphatic drainage therapist should have, the questions to ask before you book, red flags, and how insurance works in Alberta.
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Compression garments after lymphatic drainage: what to wear and when
Why compression follows lymphatic drainage, garment types, daily wear time, signs of poor fit, when to replace them and what AADL covers in Alberta.
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Lymphedema care in Calgary: what does treatment actually involve?
Lymphedema treatment combines assessment, manual drainage, compression, skin care and self-management. Raegan Brumer, RMT, LPN explains each phase.
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Early signs of lymphedema after breast cancer treatment
Heaviness, tightness, a ring that fits differently: early signs of lymphedema after breast cancer treatment, why early attention matters, and who to tell.
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Lymphatic drainage after surgery: when should you start, and how often?
When to start lymphatic drainage after liposuction, a tummy tuck, breast surgery or joint replacement, how often to go, and why your surgeon decides.
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Lymphatic drainage vs. massage therapy: what's the difference?
Is lymphatic drainage the same as massage? Raegan Brumer, RMT, LPN explains the differences in pressure, purpose and training, and coverage in Alberta.
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What is manual lymphatic drainage, and who is it for?
Manual lymphatic drainage is a light-pressure treatment that helps move fluid through the lymphatic system. What it is, who it helps and what to expect.