Proud to announce that Complementary Therapies by Greta has been awarded Best Business Rate – Best Lymphatic Drainage Therapist 2025 in Alpharetta.
Thank you to my clients/patients for your trust and support. I remain committed to providing exceptional lymphatic and therapeutic care.
02/02/2026
How the Lymphatic Drainage System Works and What Happens When It Fails in Lipedema patients.
The lymphatic drainage system plays a vital role in maintaining fluid balance, immune function, and tissue health. Unlike the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump. It relies on gentle muscle movement, breathing, and manual stimulation to transport lymph fluid through the body.
Lymph fluid carries excess water, cellular waste, toxins, proteins, and inflammatory byproducts away from tissues and back into the bloodstream for elimination. When this system functions properly, swelling is minimal and tissues remain nourished and healthy.
What Happens in Lipedema?
In patients with lipedema, abnormal fat accumulation — primarily in the legs and arms — places mechanical pressure on lymphatic vessels. Over time, this compression reduces lymph flow and overwhelms the system’s capacity.
When lymphatic drainage slows or fails, patients may experience:
• Chronic swelling that worsens throughout the day
• Pain, tenderness, and heaviness in the limbs
• Increased inflammation and fibrosis
• Easy bruising and tissue sensitivity
• Progression toward secondary lymphedema if left untreated
This is why lipedema is often referred to as a lymphatic-inflammatory condition, not just a fat disorder.
How Manual Lymphatic Drainage Helps
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, specialized technique designed to stimulate lymph vessels, redirect fluid to healthy pathways, and reduce tissue congestion. For lipedema patients, MLD can:
• Decrease swelling and pressure
• Improve comfort and mobility
• Support detoxification and immune response
• Slow disease progression
• Enhance results when combined with compression, movement, and lifestyle care
Early lymphatic support is key to preventing further complications and improving quality of life for those living with lipedema.
✨ Supporting the lymphatic system is not optional in lipedema care — it’s essential.
What it is
A connective tissue disorder that is genetic and hormone-related. Symptoms can include: pain, fat nodules, easy bruising, progression with hormones changes, diet resistant body fat that spares the hands, feet and upper abdomen. Commons co-morbidities include: obesity, Ehlers Danilo’s syndrome, lymphedema (lipo-lymphedema), PCOS, venous disease, sleep apnea and depression.
Keep an anti-inflammatory diet, keto, or visit a register dietician. Address the inflammation with lymphatic drainage and compression, visit a vacilar doctor to rule out peripheral vascular disease, and if in your posibilites and wish to improved your legs shape, then visit a lipedema specialised plastic surgeon.
01/26/2026
Struggling with pain, swelling, or limited mobility?
HIVAMAT® Deep Oscillation therapy can help with acute or chronic pain, edema, lymphedema, injuries, inflammation, burns, and wound healing disorders.
This proven treatment method has been trusted for nearly 30 years, helping reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life — often with less need for medication or surgery. Results are often felt quickly, sometimes after just 2–3 sessions.
Deep oscillation helps reduce swelling in lymphatic and lipedema or adipose tissue disorders, visibly decreasing volume. It is also effective in treating fibrosis caused by lymphedema, advanced lipedema, and radiation therapy.
Deep oscillation sustainably reduces pain intensity and improves pain quality in conditions such as CRPS (stages I & II), tennis or golfer’s elbow, lumbalgia, fibromyalgia, back pain, whiplash, and various traumatic injuries, including sprains, strains, and muscle or ligament tears.
Discover the gentle healing power of Cranio-Sacral Therapy to ease tension, reduce pain, and promote deep relaxation.
This is a gentle, hands-on approach designed to release deep-seated tension within the body, which can help relieve pain and improve overall physical performance and health.
Using a light touch, this therapy focuses on the craniosacral system—the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. By enhancing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and restoring balance to the nervous system, this practice encourages the body’s natural healing processes and helps reduce the physiological effects of stress and trauma.
Potential Benefits:
-Relief from headaches, migraines, and jaw tension
-Reduced neck, back, and joint discomfort
-Support in recovery from stress, trauma, or injury
-Greater relaxation and improved sleep
-Enhanced emotional balance and clarity
-A renewed sense of vitality and well-being
Complementary Therapies wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season, and a new year filled with health, strength, and renewed hope.
12/12/2025
My colleague Phil and I just completed a specialized Myofascial Release training focused on treating burn survivors with second- and third-degree burn scars.
We’re honored to bring these advanced skills to our community and support survivors on their journey to restore mobility, comfort, and function in the areas affected by burns.
As burn survivors feel the skin tightening, myofascia release helps improve mobility, soften scar tissue, reduce tightness, and support comfort and function in areas affected by burns—an important part of long-term healing.
We also offer advanced Hivamat therapy (Lymphatic drainage device-assisted)to help reduce swelling in the early stages, once burn survivors are cleared for lymphatic work. This gentle, effective approach supports the body’s natural recovery and prepares the tissues for deeper rehabilitation.
If you or someone you know could benefit from expert burn-scar myofascial therapy, we’re here to help. ✨
11/21/2025
Just sharing this helpful educational resource from lipedema foundation to help women recognize themselves or see how a lipedema body looks like.
Breast cancer recovery doesn’t end after treatment. Many survivors experience lymphedema, swelling, and discomfort that affect daily life.
🫶🏼This month, we honor survivors. We celebrate strength and healing.
🌸 Oncology Massage & Lymphatic Drainage therapy are safe, gentle, and tailored for those recovering from breast cancer, that help reduce swelling and tightness, ease pain and improve mobility, bring comfort and support healing.
💗 You are not alone—your recovery matters. Healing deserves support!
08/26/2025
✨ Massage & Stretching: The Perfect Duo for Your Body ✨
Massage releases deep muscle tension, improves circulation, and helps you relax. Stretching enhances flexibility, restores balance, and keeps your body moving freely.
When combined, massage and stretching work together to:
âś” Relieve stiffness and pain
âś” Improve range of motion
âś” Prevent injuries
âś” Support faster recovery
âś” Keep you feeling light, relaxed, and flexible
Treat your body to the best of both worlds—relaxation and movement in perfect harmony. 💆‍♀️🤸
Living with Chronic Pain?
You don’t have to. Medical massage targets the source—Through expert touch, we release tension, calm inflammation, bring your body back into balance, and give you your life back.
✨Feel relief. Move freely. Live better.
Book your session today and take the first step toward comfort.
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Greta Jones - Georgia Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Lymphatic Drainage Therapist MLD-C & Reiki master.
My is mission to provide a pathway to wellness and wellbeing through professional, convenient and affordable, quality massage therapy and holistic treatments.
Greta is an experienced Licensed Massage Therapist, and a graduate from Georgia Massage School. Originally from Panama, she earned a degree in psychology and is married with two boys. Greta lived in England over 10 years ago and specialized in Holistic therapies, and therapeutic massage including sports massage, deep tissue, trigger point and stretching techniques. She gained good grounding and experience in her holistic field, and use a holistic approach to her work and a broad modality of Easter and Western massage techniques and therapies, from soft tissue manipulation to a deep muscular kneading to meet individual needs and treatment preferences.
Greta continuously seeks new ways to challenge herself by being a lifelong student, frequently participating in continuing education and studying targeted courses related to health and wellness. Greta works both as an independent contractor in a Wellness Center “Atlanta Colonic & Massage”, in Alpharetta and from her home studio.
Look forward to helping you reach your wellness goals.