What is Lymphatic Drainage massage, and can it help you?
Lymphatic drainage massage is a specialised, gentle technique designed to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid and clear blockages within the lymphatic system. At Be Well Hawthorn, Megan uses light, rhythmic pressure to support your body’s natural detox process, reducing swelling, easing fluid retention and strengthening immune function.
Penny Underwood · Be Well Member
Book your session with Megan
Lymphatic drainage sessions run for 60 minutes. Megan, our Lymphatic Drainage therapist, is currently available by appointment. We recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred time.
Prefer to call? (03) 8851 9686. Arrive well-hydrated and in comfortable clothing. Megan will begin with a brief assessment, so come ready to describe what you’re experiencing.
What can Lymphatic Drainage help with
Megan works with a wide range of clients seeking lymphatic support, and often draws on her remedial massage background alongside it. If you are experiencing any of the following, lymphatic drainage massage may make a real difference.
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Swelling, fluid retention and puffiness
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Post-surgical and post-illness recovery
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Low energy, sluggish digestion and immune support
What happens in a session with Megan
Arriving
Megan will check in on what you're experiencing (swelling, fatigue, recovery from surgery or illness) so the session can be tailored to what your body needs.
The session
Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic movements and light pressure, applied to specific areas of the body. It's non-invasive and can be relaxing throughout, although don’t decide on a lymphatic massage to relax.
Afterwards
The effects on your body's ability to detoxify, heal and regenerate build over the following days. Megan will let you know what to expect and how often to come back.
Is Lymphatic Drainage right for you?
Notice swelling, fluid retention or puffiness, especially around the limbs, neck or underarms?
Are you recovering from surgery, injury or a period of illness?
Feel fatigued, sluggish or notice frequent allergies or stiff joints?
Sit for long periods or spend a lot of time inactive?
Want to try it in combination with remedial massage for more complete results?
What our members say
“Everyone needs a Megan Coulton in their lives. My Tuesday massage is one of the highlights of my week.”
Penny Underwood
Be Well member
Private health insurance
Where lymphatic drainage is delivered as part of a Remedial Massage Therapy session, it may be eligible for a rebate under your extras cover, as Megan is a registered approved provider. The amount you can claim depends on your insurer and level of cover, so we recommend checking with your provider before booking.
Please check your policy for eligible rebate amounts.
Looking for something else
Combine with Remedial Massage
Tight muscles and restricted fascia can compress lymphatic vessels, limiting fluid flow and contributing to the very congestion lymphatic drainage aims to relieve. Combining the two addresses both issues together, and many clients find it gives more complete, longer-lasting relief than either treatment alone.
Looking for a gentler, nervous-system-led approach
Sonia offers Craniosacral Therapy and TRE, both gentle options if you're looking for something other than hands-on, targeted work.
Looking to relax rather than treat a specific issu
Therapeutic massage with Amanda may be a better fit.
Ready to book with Megan?
Her sessions fill quickly. We recommend securing your spot sooner rather than later.
Questions
Common questions
A specialised, non-invasive technique that uses gentle, rhythmic pressure to stimulate lymph flow and clear blockages in the lymphatic system, supporting the body's natural detoxification and healing processes.
Signs your lymphatic system may need support include swelling, digestive issues, allergies, tenderness around the neck or underarms, stiff joints and ongoing fatigue.
Common causes include prolonged sitting, injury, inactivity, tight clothing, surgery affecting the lymph system, frequent illness and exposure to environmental toxins.
No. It's gentle and relaxing, using much lighter pressure than remedial or deep tissue massage. Megan adjusts pressure throughout based on your comfort.
Yes, and it's often recommended. Tight muscles and fascia can restrict the lymphatic system, so combining remedial massage with lymphatic drainage helps release that restriction while supporting healthy fluid flow, giving you the benefits of both in one session.
Arrive well-hydrated and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Megan will begin with a brief assessment, so come ready to describe what you're experiencing and when it started.
Where delivered as part of a Remedial Massage Therapy session, it may be eligible under your extras cover. Check your policy before booking.
Be Well Hawthorn is located at 6 Roche St, Hawthorn VIC 3122. Call (03) 8851 9686 or email hello@bewell.com.au.
The People
Meet Your Massage Therapist
Megan
Remedial Massage | Lymphatic Drainage | BNurs | DipRemMass | Private Health Insurance approved provider
14 years' experience
Megan brings 14 years of remedial massage therapy experience alongside a clinical background in nursing. This combination gives her a deep understanding of how the body works and how targeted massage techniques manage pain, restore mobility and improve overall wellbeing.
She takes a holistic approach to every session, beginning with a thorough assessment to understand each person’s unique needs, and tailors her treatment accordingly. Megan works with clients across a wide range of conditions, from acute injuries and chronic pain to postural issues and sports recovery.
Megan specialises in lymphatic drainage, a technique she is passionate about and keeps in mind with every remedial massage. Megan is an approved provider for Private Health Insurance claims for Remedial Massage Therapy.
Sonia
Craniosacral Therapy | TRE Certified Provider | Bowen Therapy | Reiki | Remedial Massage Therapist
30+ Years
Sonia is an experienced holistic bodyworker with over 30 years of practice, grounded in a foundation of remedial massage therapy. At Be Well, she specialises in Craniosacral Therapy, Bowen Therapy, Reiki and TRE: gentle yet profoundly effective approaches to releasing tension, restoring balance and supporting the body’s innate capacity to heal.
Craniosacral Therapy holds a special place in Sonia’s practice. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, her sessions support the body in unwinding long-held patterns of tension, helping clients find a deeper sense of ease, balance and wellbeing. Her TRE certification was completed under the supervision of Richmond Heath, one of Australia’s leading TRE trainers and researchers, and her additional training in Somatic Exercise Releases for Trauma further deepens her understanding of how the body holds and releases stress.
Sonia believes real healing happens when the whole person is met: body, nervous system and spirit. Whether you’re navigating a specific condition or simply seeking deeper restoration, she offers a safe and skilled space to come home to yourself.
Amanda
Therapeutic Massage | 20+ years of practice | Reiki-informed
20+ Years
Amanda, known to her clients as Amandala, was born and raised in Melbourne. She is a generous and gifted practitioner whose ability to connect with people through touch has earned her a devoted following built over more than two decades of practice.
Amanda began her therapeutic massage practice in her first year of university and has trained in Reiki alongside her hands-on bodywork ever since. That combination shapes everything she does. She works across the physical, mental and emotional dimensions of wellbeing in every session, not just the physical.
Amanda provides people with a truly exceptional experience, which is why she has such a large and loyal following. Her bookings fill quickly. If you want a session with Amanda, get in early and come often.
"Drawing on 20 years of experience, Amandala provides people with a truly exceptional experience. Get in early, and come often."
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