Lighter. Recovered. More Yourself.
We know how much your recovery matters, and we know what it takes to do this work right.
Lehigh Valley Lymphatics is ACOLS-certified in the Vodder technique, the same standard used
in hospital and cancer center settings. Every session is honest about what it can do and built
around what you need today.
How It Works
Three steps from here to feeling better.
POST-SURGICAL
Surgery recovery has a window. What happens in the first few weeks shapes your long-term results. Lymphatic drainage clears fluid from the surgical site, reduces the risk of fibrosis, and brings fresh, nutrient-rich blood to the tissue that needs to heal. Whether you've had liposuction, a tummy tuck, a BBL, a mommy makeover, or joint replacement surgery, every session is adapted to your procedure and your recovery stage.
Most clients feel meaningful relief in the first session.
ONGOING WELLNESS
Your lymphatic system processes cellular waste, excess fluid, and the byproducts of inflammation every day. When it's working well, you feel lighter, less stiff, more rested. When it's sluggish from chronic stress, inactivity, or inflammation, the effects show up as persistent bloating, heaviness, poor sleep, and joint discomfort.
Regular manual lymphatic drainage supports the system underneath. Every wellness session starts with a conversation and ends with aftercare guidance specific to your goals. Many clients who first came for surgery recovery return for ongoing care because of what it did for their sleep, their energy, and how they feel getting out of bed.
What clients say
“Paula has been part of my care team as I recover from Lyme arthritis in my left knee. She has used her wide-ranging skills, including manual lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, and lymphatic cupping, to address sluggish lymph and fascial adhesions throughout my leg. The results have been noticeably less swelling, improved skin tone, and range of motion. She is an excellent listener, a compassionate therapist, and tailors each session to my unique needs that day. It’s wonderful to have a skilled lymphatic specialist in the Lehigh Valley.”
— Erica B.
"I had lipidema in the arms for years and decided to get it removed via liposuction. I started seeing Paula for lymphatic massage as soon as the incisions healed. She was very gentle and will tailor the session to your needs. After several weeks I definitely noticed a reduction in the scar tissue/fibrosis and she is a lovely person to talk to in general. I’d recommend her to anyone!”
— Elise F.
“I first started with Paula because I had a bad fall and started with chronic lower back pain. After seeing Paula several times, I felt relief and was able to resume my daily activities without discomfort. I highly recommend her.”
— Michele C.
40 Five-star Google reviews.***** As featured in Lehigh Valley Style magazine, July 2026 ***** 37 Five-star MassageBook reviews
About Paula Bernhardt, MLD-C
Paula has been a certified massage therapist since 2003. Her training in manual lymphatic drainage through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, using the Vodder technique, brought her work to a level most practitioners in the Lehigh Valley don’t reach. She’s honest about what the work can and cannot do, specific about how she does it, and is currently completing advanced MLD training for post-plastic-surgery protocols through ACOLS. As featured in Lehigh Valley Style magazine, July 2026.
Ready to find out if this is right for you?
The free phone consultation is 15 minutes. You describe what’s going on. Lehigh Valley Lymphatics tells you honestly whether manual lymphatic drainage makes sense for your situation, and what a session plan would look like. No pressure, no obligation.
Step 1. Book a free phone consultation.
A 15-minute call. You tell us what's going on. We tell you honestly whether lymphatic drainage is the right fit, and what a session plan for your situation would look like.
Step 2. Come in for your first session.
We start with a brief check-in about how you've been feeling and what you need most that day. The session plan is built around that conversation. The work is quiet, unhurried, and adapted to your body as we go.
Step 3. Leave with a plan that extends the results.
Before you go, you'll have specific aftercare guidance: how to breathe, what to support your lymphatic system between sessions, and what to watch for. The work doesn't stop when the session ends.