Treatments
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
All Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) at Mend is based on the Vodder method, the gold-standard technique for supporting lymphatic function in both medical and wellness settings. This approach uses gentle, precise movements to facilitate lymphatic drainage.
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Mend is the only practice in Montclair devoted entirely to the lymphatic system and the only therapeutic massage practice in Northern New Jersey specializing in MLD of the breast and face. Care is delivered within a recovery-focused setting and guided by advanced lymphatic training.
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Deep tissue and aggressive techniques are not offered. All treatments are clinically guided, gentle, and methodical in alignment with lymphatic function.
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Mend operates outside of the insurance model as a private-pay practice.
Priority Access Booking is available for those requiring more immediate access. Details are noted at the bottom of this page.​
Mend does not accept gratuities, as care is delivered within a professional wellness team model.
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Lymphatic
Surgical Recovery Support
60 minutes - $175
90 minutes - $260
​Surgical Recovery Support includes both pre-operative preparation (prehab) and post-operative care, with sessions tailored to your procedure, timing, and stage of healing.Care is paired with individualized education to ensure you feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout each phase of the surgical process.
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Prehab sessions focus on preparing the body for surgery by supporting tissue readiness, optimizing lymphatic function, and providing guidance on compression, recovery planning, and what to expect.
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Post-operative sessions are designed to support the recovery process by helping regulate swelling and discomfort while improving mobility, along with continued guidance on compression and recovery pacing.
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Virtual
Surgical Recovery Support
60 minutes - $175
Virtual Surgical Support provides individualized guidance before or after surgery, informed by your procedure, timing, and goals. During the consultation, we assess your needs, clarify expectations, and offer tailored recommendations to support a smoother recovery. This service is ideal for clients seeking strategic preparation, navigating recovery remotely, or without access to specialized post-surgical lymphatic care.​​
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Mend Your Scar Tissue
60 minutes - $205
Scar tissue can interfere with normal movement, comfort, and tissue function, sometimes resulting in stiffness, sensitivity, or visible irregularities. Our scar tissue remediation uses specialized techniques to support healthier scar mobility, comfort, and tissue function across a wide range of scars, including those related to surgery, injury, or wounds.
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Note: Not appropriate for keloid scarring. Large or extensive scars must be at least six weeks old prior to treatment
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Integrative Lymph Drainage
60 minutes - $165
90 minutes - $245
120 minutes - $320
Read carefully before booking. Proceeding indicates understanding and agreement.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is not appropriate for certain medical conditions, including congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, advanced kidney disease, active or untreated infection, acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or other unstable conditions. MLD is also not appropriate for clients who are acutely unwell, including with cold or flu-like symptoms. If you have a significant medical condition or are unsure whether treatment is appropriate, please email admin@mendlymphaticmassage.com prior to booking so we can advise.
Clients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or within one year postpartum should select a Perinatal Session.
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Integrative Lymphatic Drainage is not appropriate for immediate post-surgical care. For surgical preparation or recovery, please book Surgical Recovery Support.
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Clients in active cancer treatment require medical clearance from their oncologist. For oncology history or cancer-related lymphedema, please book Oncology Lymph Drainage.
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Appointments that do not align with these guidelines may be canceled and may result in dismissal from the practice.
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Integrative Lymphatic Drainage is Mend’s foundational treatment, supporting lymphatic function, tissue health, and nervous system regulation through precise, customized care. Sessions support lymphatic movement, reduce fluid retention and bloating, regulate inflammation, and promote efficient recovery. Treatment may include full-body lymphatic drainage and/or targeted work of the face, breasts, abdomen, or other areas requiring focused support. When clinically appropriate, complementary techniques such as vibration, body rolling, or cupping may be incorporated as part of treatment.
May be supportive for:
• swelling and fluid retention
• constipation and bloating
• inflammation and lymphatic congestion
• sinus congestion and facial puffiness
• headaches and mental fatigue
• breast tissue congestion or breastfeeding concerns
• hormonal shifts and fluid changes
• sleep disruption
• general lymphatic wellness and recovery support
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Session Length
60 minutes – full body or limited targeted work
90 minutes – full body with additional focused treatment
120 minutes – extended session for more complex concerns
For most clients, a 90-minute session is the most appropriate starting point, allowing for comprehensive full-body lymphatic drainage including the head, neck, and face.
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Oncology Lymph Drainage
60 minutes - $165
90 minutes - $245
Oncology Lymph Drainage is a specialized, gentle therapy designed to support lymph movement, reduce swelling and discomfort, and promote tissue recovery in individuals affected by cancer. Sessions may incorporate Vodder-style manual lymphatic drainage alone or in combination with complementary techniques, depending on your needs and treatment history. This treatment offers supportive care for individuals undergoing or recovering from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, and may help address concerns such as swelling, cording, scar tissue, pain, restricted range of motion, and cancer-related lymphedema. Restorative in nature, it supports regulation and reconnection following significant medical stress.
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Note: Clients actively undergoing cancer treatment are required to receive medical clearance from a member of their oncology care team prior to treatment.
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Perinatal Lymph Drainage
60 minutes - $165
90 minutes - $245
Who should book this treatment? If you are planning for pregnancy, trying to conceive, undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments, pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or recovering after pregnancy loss, please choose Perinatal Lymphatic Support.
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Perinatal Lymphatic Support is a gentle, specialized treatment designed to support women across the reproductive continuum, including fertility planning, trying to conceive, IVF and other fertility treatments, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding support, and healing after pregnancy loss. Sessions are tailored to your stage, physiology, and goals, offering purposeful support during periods of significant physical and hormonal change.
This treatment helps reduce swelling, discomfort, and tissue congestion while promoting nervous system regulation and overall physiological support and recovery. Care is thoughtfully adapted throughout pregnancy and postpartum to prioritize comfort, safety, and the changing needs of each stage.
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For safety, postpartum appointments are scheduled beginning four weeks after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery and four weeks after a cesarean birth with clearance from your OB or midwife. This is to ensure that the tissues have had time to heal and recovery can stabilize.
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If you are currently seeking support for breastfeeding or lactation-related concerns such as breast swelling, engorgement, clogged ducts, or tissue congestion during lactation, please choose Perinatal Lymphatic Support.
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If you are experiencing symptoms of mastitis such as fever, flu-like symptoms, rapidly worsening breast redness, or significant breast pain, please consult your physician or lactation consultant before scheduling treatment.
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If you are undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments, please note that treatment is not appropriate during ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). If you have been advised you are at risk for or experiencing OHSS, please email the practice before booking so we can determine when treatment may be appropriate. OHSS can cause significant fluid shifts and increases the risk of blood clots during fertility treatment cycles.
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Please note: Mend does not treat high-risk pregnancies. If your OB or midwife has classified your pregnancy as high-risk, please do not schedule treatment at this time.
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Collaborators with Residencies at Mend
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Mend works closely with a small network of trusted perinatal professionals who provide complementary support for women and families across the reproductive continuum. These collaborators periodically hold residencies, classes, and consultations at Mend, allowing clients to access a coordinated approach to care. These collaborations allow Mend clients to access a multidisciplinary support network integrating lymphatic therapy, pelvic health, lactation care, and perinatal support to help women navigate pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with thoughtful, coordinated care.
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Dr. Tanvi Maharaja, PT, DPT, OCS – Pelvic PT Plus
Dr. Tanvi Maharaja is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist with advanced training in orthopedic and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Her work focuses on pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum recovery, fertility support, and complex pelvic pain conditions. Through her practice, Pelvic PT Plus, she provides specialized pelvic physical therapy using a holistic and individualized approach to help patients restore strength, comfort, and function.
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Kelley Nazarian – North Jersey Doulas
Kelley Nazarian is a certified labor and postpartum doula, infant feeding specialist, and educator who supports families throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. As the founder of North Jersey Doulas, she provides birth support, postpartum care, newborn education, and infant feeding guidance designed to help families transition into parenthood with confidence and support.
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Teresa Rivero, IBCLC – Garden State Lactation
Teresa Rivero is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who provides evidence-based breastfeeding and infant feeding support for families navigating early lactation challenges. Through her practice, Garden State Lactation, she offers consultations designed to help parents establish feeding, address common breastfeeding concerns, and feel confident supporting their baby’s nutritional needs.
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The Mend Method: Body
60 mins body - $220
90 mins body + face - $330
120 mins body + face + either extra abdominal treatment or breast treatment - $440
An Elevated Lymphatic Drainage Experience
The Mend Method is an invigorating lymphatic drainage treatment that blends clinical precision with a deeply restorative approach. Working within the superficial lymphatic range, the technique is more dynamic than traditional Vodder-style manual lymph drainage, creating a sense of increased vitality without excessive force or discomfort. The Mend Method supports lymph movement, enhances tissue health, and promotes a refined appearance while supporting nervous system down-regulation and a restorative reset. Thoughtfully designed to energize while remaining deeply regulating, this is lymphatic therapy, redefined
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The Mend Method: Face
$220 per 75 mins
The Mend Method Face Treatment is an elevated lymphatic face treatment designed to reduce swelling, support healthy circulation, and promote visible facial refinement. This comprehensive protocol combines Vodder-style manual lymph drainage, therapeutic massage, negative pressure therapy, and intraoral (buccal) techniques to encourage fluid movement, diminish puffiness, and support facial refinement for a healthy glow. Thoughtfully curated to restore balance and radiance, this is facial lymphatic care at its most intentional.
Note: This is a lymphatic treatment rather than a cosmetic facial. No steam, extractions, masques, or products are used. Please arrive with a clean, makeup-free face (moisturizer is welcome). For facial surgery recovery, please book Post-Surgical Support.
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Priority Access Sessions
Priority Access Sessions are offered at 2x the standard session rate.
Reserved for clients requiring timely access when standard appointments are not available.
Priority Access Sessions are reserved for clients who are prepared, responsive, and able to adhere to scheduling and communication expectations.
These sessions are scheduled outside of standard business hours on a limited basis and are not guaranteed. Priority
Access availability is extremely limited and not offered on a recurring basis.
Priority Access Sessions require full prepayment at the time of scheduling and are non-refundable and not eligible for
rescheduling. If approved, payment is required immediately to secure the appointment time.
Session length and scope of treatment remain consistent with standard service offerings.
Priority Access Sessions are not available for online booking and must be requested via email.
To request a Priority Access Session, please email
admin@mendlymphaticmassage.com
with the following information:
• Full name
• Service requested
• Reason for urgency
• Preferred day(s) and time window(s)
• Date of surgery (if applicable)
• Surgeon name and location of surgery (city/state)
Requests that do not include the above information will not be reviewed. Requests submitted via phone or text will not be reviewed.
Requests are typically reviewed within 1 business day.
Submission of a request does not guarantee scheduling. All Priority Access Sessions are offered at the discretion of the practice.
If your request is approved, you will be contacted with scheduling options and next steps.
Approved appointment times are held for a limited time and may be released if not confirmed.
Due to volume, not all requests will receive a response.
