FAQs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SERVICES: Consultations: At Certified Lymphatics, we focus on educating patients about lymphedema and the benefits of Complete Decongestive Therapy. Our discussions help determine whether treatment is medically necessary or falls under Restore/Preventative Services. For clients with Medicare, we assess eligibility for our services, ensuring you receive the best support in managing lymphedema effectively and thriving in everyday life. Consultation does not include treatment. This is purely an educational session. Consultation is not required prior to any evaluation, treatment, or a restore/prevent visit. Restore/Prevent visits: Let us support your journey toward optimal health! At Certified Lymphatics, we specialize in empowering individuals to manage lymphedema and thrive through personalized care. We offer Restorative and Preventative visits tailored to clients seeking maintenance treatments or clients wanting manual lymphatic drainage after cosmetic surgery, for athletes, or for preventative care. MLD can provide relief of migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, stress, fatigue, and more. MLD also induces general relaxation and detoxification. Restore/Prevent Visits are not reimbursable by insurance; therefore, clients cannot self-submit to their insurance. Please note, for Medicare clients, if it is determined during your visit that your services may be reimbursable by insurance, we will be unable to continue with your appointment. Your appointment will be cancelled, and a consultation fee will apply. Evaluation Level 1: Evaluation Level 1 required prior to Treatment Level 1. Evaluation for clients experiencing mild swelling in the arms, head/neck, breast, or trunk, especially those recovering from cancer treatments. It is also for clients with physical or functional deficits after their cancer treatments. Our Level 1 Evaluation will include range of motion and strength testing, and circumferential measurements of affected areas. We will create a customized plan of care tailored to your unique goals, empowering you to manage lymphedema and to improve your physical function. Evaluation Level 2: Evaluation Level 2 required prior to Treatment Level 2. For those clients diagnosed with lymphedema. Evaluation for clients experiencing swelling of the head/neck, arms, and legs regardless of cause. Our Level 2 Evaluation will include range of motion and strength testing, and circumferential measurements of affected areas. We will create a customized plan of care tailored to your unique goals, empowering you to manage lymphedema. If it is determined you need bandaging to reduce your swelling, a list of supplies you need to purchase will be provided at the end of the evaluation. Treatment Level 1: At Certified Lymphatics, we empower you to effectively manage lymphedema and/or your physical deficits from your cancer treatments through personalized therapies, including manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), stretching, strengthening exercises, and manual therapy. These appointments are those with mild lymphedema (that does not require bandaging) of the arm, trunk, and head/neck area as well as for individuals after breast cancer related treatments who are experiencing swelling, cording, range of motion and/or strength deficits. While we focus on your holistic well-being, please note that compression supplies are not provided: patients are guided to select necessary items from our recommended vendors. Experience tailored support designed to promote recovery and enhance your quality of life. Evaluation Level 1 required prior to treatment. Treatment Level 2: At Certified Lymphatics, we empower you to effectively manage lymphedema and/or your physical deficits from your cancer treatments through personalized therapies, including manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), stretching, strengthening exercises, manual therapy and gait/balance interventions. These longer appointments are for those suffereing from leg lymphedema and severe arm lymphedema. While we focus on your holistic well-being, please note that compression supplies are not provided: patients are guided to select necessary items from our recommended vendors. Experience tailored support designed to promote recovery and enhance your quality of life. Evaluation Level 2 required prior to treatment.