Fluidity Post Op + Massage
Certified Massage Therapist specializing in advanced lymphatic techniques, post-operative care, and therapeutic treatments for wellness and recovery.
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Specialized Services
Discover the therapeutic benefits of specialized massage techniques tailored to your unique needs for recovery, relaxation, and overall wellness.
BRAZILIAN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
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Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage is a specialized massage technique that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system to reduce swelling, improve circulation, and support the body's immune system and natural detoxification process.
If you are sick, think you might be sick, or have any form of infection, please do not book until infection has fully cleared.
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Supports with:
Reducing swelling and inflammation
Improving circulation and lymphatic flow
Reducing water retention
Boosting immune system function
Promoting natural detoxification by increasing lymphatic flow to detoxifying organs
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Your lymphatic system runs head to toe and is all connected, so we address the entire lymphatic system, including scalp, face, neck, legs, feet, abdomen, arms, hands, and back. Using gentle pulses over lymph nodes to help clear them out, then using rhythmic, flowing strokes to bring fluid to those nodes, we are able to aid your lymphatic function. The majority of your lymphatic capillaries sit just below the surface of your skin, so the pressure will be on the lighter side.
Other modalities may be incorporated into the massage as needed. All massages at Fluidity are grounded in attention to the nervous system, so all sessions incorporate nervous system techniques to help your body be ready to receive the work.
You'll be comfortably draped throughout the session, and Lise will focus on areas of concern while maintaining a professional and therapeutic environment.
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Individual 90-Minute Session: $200
Package of 5: $950 (5% off)
Package of 10: $1800 (10% off)
Please see details below for more information on packages
POST-OPERATIVE CARE
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Post-operative care at Fluidity plays a significant role in helping clients achieve optimal results after cosmetic (and non-cosmetic) surgery. Post op sessions include lymphatic treatment (to reduce fluid and chances of complications), compression garment checks, and progress photos. All sessions are grounded in nervous system-centered techniques to ease your journey and help your body move into a healing mode.
Clients regularly report feeling lighter, less swollen, more mobile, more in control of their journey, and as though they healed better as a result of post op sessions.
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Post op sessions help to:
reduce excess swelling in the body after surgery
support detox from anesthesia, meds, etc.
reduce the chances of complications like seromas, fibrosis, and uneven skin reattachment
increase circulation, thus accelerating wound healing
support clients through what can be a challenging time by evaluating any concerns for the client to bring to the surgeon, answering any post op questions as they arise, and checking in with clients between sessions
ease the nervous system after trauma to the body (surgery) by using specific techniques, thus moving the body out of fight or flight and allowing the body to focus its energy on healing
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Your session begins with a thorough assessment of your needs and goals. We will discuss your type of surgery, how you are healing from it, any concerns you might have, and what the session will look like.
Using specialized gentle techniques, the treatment focuses on activating your lymphatic system, supporting your body's natural healing processes, and reducing excess swelling.
This session will not use deep pressure, use incisional drainage (illegal for CMTs to perform in CA), or be painful. You may experience discomfort, but we will communicate throughout to keep you as comfortable as possible.
The session will address your entire lymphatic system, head to toe, with extra focus on surgery areas. Your lymphatic system is all connected, so by addressing the full body, we prevent “traffic jams” (fluid building up because the area in front of it is not cleared).
Post op sessions are all 90 minutes to start, allowing for time to evaluate compression fit, get on the table, do the full lymphatic treatment, take progress photos, and help you back into your compression.
You can expect to do 2-3 session per week for the first several weeks and then reduce the frequency as you heal. The frequency needed over time will also depend largely on how you are taking care of your body between sessions. We can discuss frequency through an intake call or during your initial session.
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Individual 90-Minute Session: $200
Individual 45-Minute Facial Session: $120
Package of 5: $950 (5% off)
Package of 10: $1800 (10% off)
Sliding scale for queer/trans clients receiving gender affirming surgeries: $100-190
Please see details below for more information on packages.
Depending on the surgery received, Some clients may be able to move to 60 minute sessions as they progress in their healing. If you qualify for this option, we will discuss it at your first session and explore packages and pricing that fits your needs.
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Lise has experience working with clients who have had the following surgeries:
Liposuction (abs, back, flanks, arms, legs, chin, 360, hi-def, hips, knees, neck, PAH removal, and more)
Tummy tuck (including muscle repair for diastasis recti and fleur-de-lis)
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
Breast lifts, implants, fat transfers, and reductions
Mastectomies (including breast cancer-related)
Face lift and neck lift
Body lift
Body contouring feminization and masculinization
C-section
Gynecomastia surgery
Rotator cuff repair
Knee surgery
Hip surgery
Wisdom tooth removal
Scar revision
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Fluidity offers specialized post-operative care and lymphatic drainage designed specifically for individuals recovering from gender affirming surgeries. Sessions are offered at a sliding scale from $100-$190. Book as a post op session on the booking platform of call, text, or email to set up an appointment.
FLUIDITY GENERAL MASSAGE
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This therapeutic massage employs a variety of modalities to create a curated experience that addresses each individual client’s concerns.
Many clients book to reduce stress and tension, ease back into a parasympathetic state (healing and restful), and decrease pain.
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Massage can be helpful for relaxation, stress relief, tension relief, and pain relief, among many other benefits. Clients often report feeling more regulated, sleeping better, and feeling better overall following sessions.
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Your session will take place in a peaceful environment with natural lighting and calming music. The massage uses specialized nervous system techniques to help you achieve deep relaxation and allow your body to receive the bodywork.
Communication about pressure and comfort is encouraged throughout the session. Lise will constantly be evaluating how your body is responding to the work and adjusting accordingly as well.
The following modalities may be used throughout the session:
swedish
deep tissue
trigger point therapy
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
nervous system-centered techniques (including holds, positional releases, vagus nerve techniques, and more)
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60-Minute session: $130
90-Minute session: $180
Packages of 5 available at a 5% discount
Packages of 10 available at a 10% discount
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Why Fluidity?
At Fluidity, Lise caters each session to the client. Each session is grounded in fluidity- working with the systems of the body for optimal results, tuning into the body’s response to each stroke and movement and continuously adjusting for optimal results, and truly listening to the needs of every client.
This is not a one-size-fits all massage, it’s a specialized and curated session, whether its for postoperative recovery, Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage, or massage for relief and relaxation.
Lise Ramaley, CMT
Ever since childhood, I have been drawn to hands-on hobbies, from playing music to doing trail work and creating art. After graduating from St. Olaf College with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology in 2018, I spent several years teaching science and gardening in a San Francisco elementary school. I loved the work, but eventually felt ready for a shift and was called to the hands-on, intuitive, personable, and science-driven work of massage therapy. I began the CMT program at the San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork in 2023. It was there that I fell in love with working with the systems of the body, especially the lymphatic system and nervous system.
Upon graduation, I pursued advanced education in post-operative lymphatic treatment. I completed the TOSI post-op course and spent a year working and studying under Luciana Andrus at Just For You Bodywork and Massage, mastering Brazilian Techniques by Luciana Andrus™ for postoperative care and Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage.
Beyond lymphatics, I have completed over 80 hours of training in specialized nervous system techniques to ground all modalities in, from lymphatic to deep tissue. These practices allow clients to be ready to receive bodywork- when our bodies are in a safe and healing state, they are much better equipped to incorporate bodywork.
I love the work I do and the excitement to get to create a business that offers services that I truly believe in is what drove me to start Fluidity Post Op and Massage- post operative care and massage that truly works with the systems of your body to ease into healing.
Trainings and Credentials:
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage through Brazilian Techniques™
Post Operative Care through Brazilian Techniques™
Post Operative Care through TOSI
Nervous system-centered techniques (80 hours in progress towards associate practitioner)
Packages and Promotions
New Client Discount
All new clients receive $50 off their first massage! Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Love your experience with Fluidity? Refer a friend for $50 credit towards your next massage.
Referrals
Accessibility Pricing
Unable to access services due to financial constraints? Please reach out via text, call, or email to discuss pricing that works for you.
Packages are available for all 60 and 90 minute sessions. Packages of 5 include a 5% discount and packages of 10 include a 10% discount.
Packages may be prorated to include your first session. All sessions must be used within 1 year of purchase. All packages are non-refundable.
To purchase a package, please text, call, or email. We can also discuss package options at your first session.
Packages
Post-Operative Results and Benefits
Accelerated Recovery
Specialized techniques to reduce post-surgical swelling and support optimal healing outcomes.
Enhanced Healing
Promotes tissue repair and minimizes scar tissue formation for better surgical results.
Pain Management
Helps reduce post-surgical discomfort and supports the body's natural healing processes.
Improved Results
Optimizes surgical outcomes through professional post-operative care and lymphatic support.
Client came in with bruising and swelling from lipo on sides of abdomen. First session was 2 days post op.
Client came in with swelling due to tummy tuck, lipo, and BBL. First session was 28 days post op.
Want to learn more? Check out this informational video about lymphatic care after surgery on Instagram!
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Contact
3101 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
Hours
Monday 11am-7pm
Tuesday 8am-12pm
Wednesday- Friday 9am-7pm
Sessions outside of listed days and hours available upon request.
Phone
206-919-7947 (call or text welcome)
Email
fluiditypostopandmassage@gmail.com