Lone Star Lymphatic

Lone Star Lymphatic Jen McGahan is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for lymphedema.

Treating clients and offering health and wellness events in Lakeway. Come visit and see what lymphatic massage can do for you. Lone Star Lymphatic is a woman-owned lymphatic massage and edema therapy practice serving Austin and Lakeway, TX. Certified Lymphedema Therapist Jen McGahan offers manual lymphatic drainage, post-op care, essential oils, and Raindrop Technique®. In-studio sessions help reduce inflammation, ease pain, support healing, and boost immune health.

"Nobody needs a massage next week," I always say. When you really need a massage it's a last-minute thing! It's worth ca...
04/01/2026

"Nobody needs a massage next week," I always say. When you really need a massage it's a last-minute thing! It's worth calling, because I often have same-day availability.

Deep tissue, Swedish, or lymphatic massage? Call or text Jen at 512-351-3329.

I wish I'd thought of this expression "Pumps and Pipes" because it's memorable and true! Recently a woman called me abou...
03/26/2026

I wish I'd thought of this expression "Pumps and Pipes" because it's memorable and true! Recently a woman called me about lymphedema (chronic swelling) in her mom's lower legs, which is associated with venous insufficiency, a problematic heart, and a bit of memory loss. The daughter had a good sense of humor about it, but I could tell she was frustrated because she only wanted to help her mom get some relief! I assured her she's not alone.

Compression, elevation, and exercise "compliance" is not always easy, especially when a patient is somewhat forgetful. No one really wants to pay much attention to what's going on below the knees, including me!🙋‍♀️ I can't blame someone for not wanting to focus on lower leg lymphedema, but I *can* sometimes help with practical ideas to help you (or your mom or dad) to feel a little better, a little bit at a time.

Also, lymphedema is a condition that is always managed better with a smidgeon of humor.

Shout out to Clean Eating with Katie and her   tea, which I've been enjoying nonstop since last Thursday's sound bath. I...
03/25/2026

Shout out to Clean Eating with Katie and her tea, which I've been enjoying nonstop since last Thursday's sound bath. It's fantastic, and I get such a kick out of the golden yellow color. Thanks for your small-batch, hand-made finesse.

Why does your lymphatic massage therapist work so much on the clavicles and the region around them? Because these lymph ...
03/24/2026

Why does your lymphatic massage therapist work so much on the clavicles and the region around them? Because these lymph nodes drain regions far "south" in the body.

Fun fact: much of the thoracic cavity, including the intestines, urinary and reproductive systems' lymph drains through the thoracic duct. You can think of the region right around the clavicles (especially the left side) as the offramp for the lymph from these deep lower regions in the body.

So don't worry, she's not neglecting your belly. She's actually addressing it by massaging near your collar bones!

03/20/2026

The lymphatic system relies on the natural motion of your body, especially your large joints and muscles. Swing your arms. Walk and engage your hips and thighs. Bend and extend your knees. Rotate your neck and move your head. Breathe deeply. Movement is the pump.

I came across this word "Wellderly" in this context:Wellderly Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday of March. T...
03/15/2026

I came across this word "Wellderly" in this context:

Wellderly Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday of March. This year, it takes place on March 16. On this day, we aim to celebrate the health of our senior members of society and promote healthy lifestyle changes to ensure longevity and fuller life. It is about looking toward the number of years the elderly have left to enjoy as opposed to the years already lived. This shift in thinking can help them to maintain physical and mental health. Remember: ‘well’ and ‘elderly’ need not be mutually exclusive.

This is my mom, who is living her best life with my sister and her family in Minnesota. She's the picture of "wellderly" and this May I get to hang out with her for a week and enjoy her for a too-short spell. I'm thinking puzzles, walks in the garden, playing with her cat Grace, and having good meals together. Can't wait!

If you can, why not spend some time with your favorite elderly person and enjoy them? We are all headed there very soon!

Autoimmune diseases are one of the fastest-growing health challenges worldwide. Today, more than 50 million people in th...
03/11/2026

Autoimmune diseases are one of the fastest-growing health challenges worldwide. Today, more than 50 million people in the United States and an estimated 300–400 million people globally live with an autoimmune condition. Strikingly, about 75–80% of those affected are women. Researchers believe this surge is linked to a complex mix of hormonal factors, environmental exposures, chronic stress, and changes in immune regulation—making autoimmune disease an increasingly important issue in women’s health.

When flare-ups hit, go gentle on your body. A relaxing lymphatic massage will relax your body, decongest your swollen areas, alleviate pain, and calm your nervous system -- all key elements to feeling better.

Many people who suffer with autoimmune disease have predictable swelling patterns that correlate with the affected organ...
03/09/2026

Many people who suffer with autoimmune disease have predictable swelling patterns that correlate with the affected organs. It's no coincidence that the lymphatic system is often blocked or sluggish near these points.

During flare-ups, it's so important to be gentle with yourself. The best way to get lymphatic fluid to flow -- and to help with inflammation -- is to go slow and be consistent. Trying an intense detox or deep massage while you're living with achy, sore, puffy tissues is probably not the best idea, at least right now. A gentle lymphatic massage (Vodder method) helps to open channels and remove blockages better than any extreme measures.

I just finished an interesting interview with Alane Pearce, a health coach and nutritionist specializing in autoimmune disease. The summit series "Living Well With Autoimmune Disease" will be available very soon, and I'm hoping it helps a lot of folks!

Dietician/health coach Alane Pearce, my colleague and friend, asked me to join her on "Living Well With Autoimmune Disea...
03/06/2026

Dietician/health coach Alane Pearce, my colleague and friend, asked me to join her on "Living Well With Autoimmune Disease Summit"to give a point of view that incorporates lymphatic health. So here I am ordering a podcasting mic from Amazon. ("Testing, testing, oh dear I hate my voice, testing...")

This was her invitation to me:

"As a health and lifestyle coach specializing in autoimmune and metabolic health, I also live with Hashimoto’s. After years of navigating symptoms, conflicting advice, and burnout, I finally found a sustainable, habit-based approach to healing that helps people rebuild trust with their bodies and move forward, one small, powerful step at a time. It’s helped me heal, and has led me in my passion to help others with chronic autoimmune diseases heal as well.

So many women are living with Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions, and they often feel dismissed, overwhelmed, and unsure who to trust with their health. They’re doing “all the right things,” yet still struggling with fatigue, inflammation, weight changes, hormone imbalances and a loss of confidence in their own bodies. What they want is a quick fix. But what they need, and what helps most, is education, support, and a path that honors both science and lived experience. That’s what I want to provide.

In April 2026, I’ll be hosting the Living Well with Autoimmune Disease Summit, a collaborative, education-focused event designed to support women living with autoimmune disease through practical tools, expert insight, and real hope. The Summit will bring together trusted professionals and voices who understand health from different perspectives, all united by the goal of helping people live well, instead of just “managing symptoms.”

Anyway, can't wait! I'll keep you posted.

Today, March 6, 2026 marks the 11th annual World Lymphedema Day.Established in 2016 following a U.S. Senate resolution, ...
03/06/2026

Today, March 6, 2026 marks the 11th annual World Lymphedema Day.

Established in 2016 following a U.S. Senate resolution, World Lymphedema Day is a global, advocate-driven movement advancing recognition, research, and action across all lymphatic diseases — from lymphedema and lipedema to lymphatic malformations and beyond.

Because I love what I do, and my clients say the nicest things!
03/05/2026

Because I love what I do, and my clients say the nicest things!

Time for some new sheets for my massage table... For as much laundry as I do, you'd think I'd be replacing these all the...
03/04/2026

Time for some new sheets for my massage table... For as much laundry as I do, you'd think I'd be replacing these all the time. And it's true, when the elastic in the fitted sheet starts going, I order new. However, the fact is -- and the reason I never send out my laundry -- I'm an excellent laundress. IMO. I have a protocol that leaves no scents, nor stains, and everything always feels fresh and clean. I also do laundry Every. Single. Day. So nothing ever sits for long.

However, the old, high-thread-count pillowcases are still my favorites. So much so that if they start to wear thin, I simply embroider the edges and holes. and the cotton gets ever softer. Persnickety about my linens, yes! OK with old things, yes,yes!

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1200 Lakeway Drive Suite 2
Lakeway, TX
78734

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

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