Laura McIntosh - Massage Therapist

Laura McIntosh - Massage Therapist Licensed massage therapist & Certified Manual Lymphatic Drain. Customized massages based on your need. Pre- and Post-surgical recovery techniques.

Therapeutic massage, cupping and manual lymph drain offered.

Being nervous about post-op touch is completely valid. Here is what most people don't expect.Manual Lymphatic Drainage T...
03/27/2026

Being nervous about post-op touch is completely valid. Here is what most people don't expect.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is nothing like deep tissue work. The pressure is light and rhythmic, designed specifically for tissue that is healing.

There is no aggressive manipulation, no deep pressure, nothing that should feel jarring or uncomfortable on a post-surgical body.

Most clients come in nervous and leave surprised by how gentle the session was and how much better they feel walking out than they did walking in. Day 4 is not too soon.

It is exactly the right time.

Link in bio to book.

03/25/2026

I’m sharing the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in preventing scar tissue and fibrosis after surgery.

Link in bio to schedule a consultation.

The binder your surgeon sends you home in is designed for the average body. Yours is not average. It is specific, and yo...
03/24/2026

The binder your surgeon sends you home in is designed for the average body. Yours is not average. It is specific, and your compression should match it.

Custom-fitted compression applies even pressure to your exact contours, supports lymphatic drainage, and keeps your healing tissues exactly where they need to be. It has to be fitted at least two weeks before your surgery date, so this is not something to figure out after the fact.

DM us to get your fitting scheduled. Link in bio.

Behind every smooth, fast, complication-free recovery is a post-op care plan that was put in place before surgery day.ML...
03/23/2026

Behind every smooth, fast, complication-free recovery is a post-op care plan that was put in place before surgery day.
MLD therapy.

Custom compression.
Scheduled in advance.
That is the difference.

Link in bio to start building yours.

Your surgeon's binder is functional. It is not fitted.There is a real difference between compression that is meant for e...
03/20/2026

Your surgeon's binder is functional. It is not fitted.

There is a real difference between compression that is meant for every body and compression that is measured and built for yours specifically. Uneven pressure means fluid pools in unprotected areas. Bunching means gaps in coverage. Neither of those things supports the smooth, even healing you are working toward.

Compression garments are fitted at least two weeks before surgery so they are ready and waiting when you need them.

DM me to get yours scheduled.

Link in bio.

03/19/2026

Scar tissue is one of the most common post-op concerns I hear about, and it is also one of the most preventable.

Preventing fibrosis is significantly easier than treating it after it has already formed. That is why starting Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy within the right window after surgery is so important.

We are not just managing swelling. We are actively working to keep your tissue moving and supple before it has the chance to harden.

Your lymphatic system is your body's first line of defense after surgery. Supporting it early is how you protect your results long term.

If you have a procedure coming up, do not wait until you feel something hardening to reach out. Book before your surgery date.

Link in bio.

Most people assume they need to wait until they feel better before starting post-op care.The opposite is true.For most p...
03/18/2026

Most people assume they need to wait until they feel better before starting post-op care.

The opposite is true.

For most procedures, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy begins on Day 4, right inside that critical window when your lymphatic system needs support the most. Starting on time means less swelling, less fluid buildup, and a smoother recovery from the very beginning.

Don't wait until you're uncomfortable.

Book before your surgery date. Link in bio.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Now let's talk about the one place you do not want to leave anything to chance.Post-op recovery...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Now let's talk about the one place you do not want to leave anything to chance.

Post-op recovery is not something you cross your fingers and hope for the best on. The clients who heal smoothly, swell the least, and love their results did not get lucky.

They had custom compression fitted before surgery and MLD therapy sessions already on the calendar before they ever went under.

Don't gamble with your results. Book your post-op care before your procedure date.

Link in bio.

You spent months planning your procedure. Your recovery deserves the same energy.Custom compression fitted before surger...
03/17/2026

You spent months planning your procedure. Your recovery deserves the same energy.

Custom compression fitted before surgery. MLD therapy starting Day 4.

A post-op care plan already in place before you go under. This is what intentional recovery looks like.

Link in bio to get your post-op care on the calendar.

The moment you book your surgery is the moment to start thinking about what comes after it.Custom compression fittings n...
03/13/2026

The moment you book your surgery is the moment to start thinking about what comes after it.

Custom compression fittings need a minimum of two weeks before your procedure date. MLD therapy sessions fill up, especially around popular surgery dates. Waiting until you are in recovery to figure this out means you are already working against your own healing window.

Your surgeon has your surgery handled.

Let us handle your recovery.

Book before your procedure date. Link in bio.

Your surgeon did their part. Now it's time to do yours.The decisions you make in the days and weeks after your procedure...
03/11/2026

Your surgeon did their part. Now it's time to do yours.

The decisions you make in the days and weeks after your procedure directly impact what your results look like long term.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and properly fitted compression are not optional add-ons.

They are how your results are finished.

Book your post-op care before your surgery date. Link in bio.

03/10/2026

The tools behind your recovery matter just as much as the hands using them.

I’m breaking down exactly what she uses during post-op Manual Lymphatic Drain Therapy sessions and why each one serves a specific purpose in your healing process. This is not a general wellness routine. Every tool, every technique, every session is built around what your body needs after surgery.

If you have a procedure coming up, this is worth a watch. And when you're done, link in bio to get your post-op care on the calendar before your surgery date.

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9819 S. 168th Avenue, Suite B, Room #13
Omaha, NE
68136

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 10am
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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