Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage, by hand and by compression, north of Indianapolis
Two different things go by similar names. One is a pair of hands using rhythmic strokes and light pressure. The other is a compression system. We have both, in the same building.
Lymphatic drainage massage near Indianapolis is available at Wellness Origin Spa, 937 Keystone Way N in Carmel, off Keystone Parkway at 116th Street. Manual lymphatic drainage massage is $130 for a 60 minute session, with three sessions at $320 and six at $610. NormaTec lymphatic compression on legs, hips or arms is $47 for 30 minutes.
The two services, and how they differ
Manual lymphatic drainage massage is bodywork. A therapist uses rhythmic strokes and light pressure, and the whole thing is far gentler than most people expect from the word massage. If you have booked deep tissue before and are picturing that, picture the opposite. It is published at 60 minutes for $130, with three sessions at $320 and six at $610.
NormaTec lymphatic compression is equipment. You put on sleeves or boots and a system applies dynamic air compression in a patented Pulse pattern, gentle and controlled, working the legs, hips or arms. A session is 30 minutes at $47, with 3, 6 and 9 packs published. It is passive, you stay dressed, and it is the easier of the two to add onto another appointment.
Very few businesses in the Indianapolis area carry both. Most massage practices offer the manual version. Most recovery studios offer the compression. Having them under one roof means you can try each, or use one to extend the other, without a second appointment somewhere else on a different day.
What we can and cannot tell you
This is the part where a lot of spa websites overreach, so here is the boundary drawn clearly. Wellness Origin is a day spa. It is not a clinic and it does not provide medical care. Lymphatic drainage massage here is described exactly as the menu describes it: a gentle and therapeutic technique using rhythmic strokes and light pressure that may support the movement of lymph fluid in the body. NormaTec applies gentle, controlled pressure that may support the body's natural processes.
That is the whole claim. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any specific disease, and no one on staff will tell you otherwise on the phone or in the room. The published note on compression therapy is also worth repeating: NormaTec compression is not recommended for individuals with certain medical conditions, and you should consult a healthcare professional before using it to make sure it is appropriate for you.
Published pricing
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage, 60 minutes. $130.
- Three sessions. $320, a $390 value, saving $70.
- Six sessions. $610, a $780 value, saving $170.
- NormaTec Lymphatic Compression, 30 minutes. $47, for legs, hips or arms, with 3, 6 and 9 packs.
- Package access. Package deals and multiple sessions are available after creating an account.
- Expiry. All services purchased expire 1 year from the date of purchase.
- Session length note. Lymphatic drainage massage is published at 60 minutes only.
What a first session looks like
A short conversation first
The therapist will ask what brought you in, which areas you want worked, and whether you have booked this kind of session before. Say if you have a healthcare provider guiding you, and say what they told you.
Very light pressure
The strokes are rhythmic and the pressure is light. This is the most common surprise for people whose only reference point is deep tissue work. If it feels too light to be doing anything, that is the technique working as described rather than the therapist holding back.
Sixty minutes, then water
Sessions are published at 60 minutes. Take a few minutes at the end before you get back in the car, particularly if you are driving south into Indianapolis traffic.
Consider adding compression
Thirty minutes of NormaTec on legs, hips or arms is $47 and can be booked immediately before or after. Ask the front desk to sequence the two so there is no gap. If you want to try compression on its own first, that is also fine and cheaper.
Where to find us from Indianapolis
- Address
- 937 Keystone Way N, Carmel, IN 46032
- Nearest junction
- East 116th Street at Keystone Parkway, west side
- From Keystone at the Crossing
- About four miles, roughly 10 to 12 minutes
- From Nora
- Under six miles, roughly 15 minutes
- From Broad Ripple
- About seven miles, roughly 15 to 20 minutes
- From Meridian-Kessler
- About ten miles, roughly 20 minutes
- From downtown Indianapolis
- About fourteen miles, roughly 30 to 35 minutes
- Phone
- (317) 979-1234
- Hours
- 10:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday
- Arrival
- At least 15 minutes before your start time
Questions
Common questions
What is lymphatic drainage massage?
As published on our menu, it is a gentle and therapeutic technique that uses rhythmic strokes and light pressure, and it may support the movement of lymph fluid in the body. It is much lighter than a Swedish or deep tissue massage. At Wellness Origin it is a 60 minute session priced at $130. It is a wellness service at a day spa and is not medical treatment.
How much does lymphatic drainage massage cost in Indianapolis?
At Wellness Origin in Carmel, a 60 minute manual lymphatic drainage massage is $130. Three sessions are $320, a $390 value, and six sessions are $610, a $780 value. Package pricing becomes available after you create an account. A separate 30 minute NormaTec lymphatic compression session is $47, with 3, 6 and 9 packs.
What is the difference between manual drainage and NormaTec compression?
Manual lymphatic drainage is performed by a therapist using rhythmic strokes and light pressure, at $130 for 60 minutes. NormaTec is a compression system that applies dynamic air compression in a patterned sequence to legs, hips or arms while you rest, at $47 for 30 minutes. They are different services with different prices, and many clients use both.
How often should I book?
That depends on you and on what you are working toward, and the therapist will talk it through rather than sell you a schedule at the door. The three and six session packages exist because most people who use this service use it more than once. All services purchased expire one year from the date of purchase, so a six pack does not need to be used quickly.
Is there anyone who should not book compression therapy?
Yes. The published guidance is that NormaTec compression therapy is not recommended for individuals with certain medical conditions, and that it is important to consult a healthcare professional before using it to be sure it is appropriate for your individual needs. Please raise anything relevant when you book, and speak to your own provider first if you are unsure.
No account needed
Request an appointment
Tell us what you are after and when suits you. We will check the book and come back to you with times. If you would rather talk it through, call (317) 979-1234.
Reception is open Monday to Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm. Requests sent outside those hours are answered the next business day.
Reservations
Book a treatment in Carmel
Call the front desk and a person will answer, or send the form and we will come back to you with times that fit.