Lymphatic Massage in Milwaukee

I’m here to help restore and improve lymphatic functioning for people with lymph issues due to lymphedema, lipedema, cancer treatment, surgery, autoimmune conditions, poor circulation, Lyme disease, mold toxicity and more.

In Wauwatosa, WI on Thursdays and Fridays

Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

  • Reduces swelling and speeds healing by moving fluid from injured or damaged lymphatic areas to healthy/intact ones. (lymphedema, post surgery, injuries, chronic venous insufficiency)
  • Removes waste products, toxins, bacteria, protein molecules and foreign substances from the tissues. (Lyme die-off, detoxing from medications, chemo)
  • Boosts the immune system by speeding up the transport of bacteria and allergens to the lymph nodes, our body’s defense system. Lymph stagnation hampers the immunological response. (chronic colds, sinusitis, allergies, autoimmune conditions, etc)
  • Reduces pain in 3 ways: by moving pain mediators out of the tissues, removing excess fluid that can press on pain receptors, and by the Gate Theory of Pain, where touch receptors are stimulated by the rhythmic MLD strokes which overtake the signals sent by pain receptors.
  • Has a calming effect on the autonomic nervous system, inducing a deep relaxed state.

For Additional Pain Relief: Introducing Marnitz Therapy

The first comprehensive Marnitz Therapy course in North America took place in October 2022.There are now 9 more practitioners in the US and Canada. Marnitz Therapy is an orthopedic massage technique that unwinds pain patterns and frees up restricted joints.

Lymphatic System-Lymphatic Massage Works

For Massage Therapists

Are you looking for a technique that is easier on your body, highly in demand and integrates well with other modalities?

I teach a 6 day Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder) class at Zen Shiatsu in Evanston. Click on “Register Now” for course details and dates of next class. New class in Grafton, WI!

Contact me if you have questions or want more information!

Meet My Chicago Affiliates

There are 3 Vodder trained Manual Lymph Drainage therapists in Chicago who provide lymphatic massage treatments 7 days a week. Go to my affiliates page for more information.

Testimonials

Here’s what my clients have to say about me!

Post chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, I experienced neuropathy and swelling in my ankles and legs. Regular visits with Madge Lockwood for MLD have made a significant improvement in my body’s ability to flush liquids, resulting in significantly less swelling and reduced neuropathy.
Gretchen E
As a fibromyalgia sufferer with muscle pain and lymphatic issues, I have seen many bodyworkers. Madge Lockwood is by far the best. She understands these disease issues, and takes a holistic approach to applying massage to address them.
Ken S
The Marnitz therapy sessions have done more to help me realign after hip replacement surgery than the physical therapy (which was also really helpful). But just the few treatments have made an immense difference in how my leg works, and how it feels.
Larry S

Addressing COVID-19 concerns:

Masking is optional at my Wauwatosa office. I continue to wear an N95 mask to protect my immunocompromised clients. I sanitize high touch areas and the treatment room between every session. I run a HEPA filter in the room and monitor ventilation. Clients will be asked to wash or sanitize their hands upon arrival and to cancel/reschedule their appointment if feeling unwell or any symptoms of a cold, COVID19 or flu or close contact with someone with symptoms.