Tammy Mundy, LMT, CZB, CMLDT
(434) 409-3817 talk/text | SeaRhythmsMassage@gmail.com
Licensed Massage Therapist in Charlottesville, VA for over 15 years!
Certified Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Certified Post-Op MLD
Certified Zero Balancing, Craniosacral Practitioner
Balance Your Inner Ocean.
Experience Greater Wellbeing.
“…before aquatic organisms could achieve those decisive moments when they took to the air and the ground, a means of permanently containing within the organism an adequate supply of the mothering and supporting medium of water had to be developed, so that each and every cell could continue to be bathed in the life-forming solutions of the sea.” — Deane Juhan, Job’s Body
An Integrative & Holistic Approach to Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
As a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, my focus is helping your lymphatic system to function optimally, so it can do it’s job to support and enhance your health. MLD helps the lymphatic fluids to flow better so your body can efficiently detoxify, reduce inflammation, reduce pain, reduce swelling/ bloating/ puffiness, support immune system function, and provide deep healing at the cellular level. MLD has been shown to increase lymphatic flow up to 20x, and the flow can stay elevated for up to 24-48 hours.
MLD is unlike any other type of massage. It is gentle, rhythmic, deeply relaxing, nurturing, non-invasive, and has a very powerful healing effect on the body. Research in Australia, Europe and North America has proven its effectiveness as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies.
In 90 min MLD sessions, I will often integrate different types of massage as needed – to aid relaxation, release tight muscles, fascia, or fibrotic tissue that can impede healthy lymph flow.
I also offer full sessions of Zero Balancing, great for mind-body balance & wellbeing.
MLD goes very well with the yummy spa treatment add-ons I offer, which are designed to promote deep relaxation and feelings of bliss, and further enhance your lymphatic treatments!
Some ways I help my clients using Lymphatic Drainage
General Health Maintenance & Beauty – Manual Lymphatic Drainage is great as a monthly or seasonal detox & regular support for your immune system. Incorporating regular MLD into your wellness routine can promote health from the inside out and help your skin have that “healthy glow.” Also helpful for supporting weight loss efforts, addressing cellulite, reducing swelling/ bloating, “flushing” the system after an illness, reducing allergy symptoms, and clearing other minor pathologies.
Autoimmune and Other Inflammatory Conditions – MLD helps to clear inflammation and pain, and supports healthy immune system function, which is key for managing and reducing the flare-ups that are common with autoimmune disease. MLD is also a very effective treatment for conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, chronic sinus infections, and other inflammatory conditions.
Chronic Pain – MLD is a natural analgesic, and incredibly soothing to the nervous system. It can help you relax deeply and let go of tension. It moves the lymph to clear painful inflammation. MLD combined with massage where needed, provides the potential to help many kinds of chronic pain patterns.
Early-stage Lipedema – Lipedema is more than just ordinary cellulite. It is a chronic and progressive condition that can impact the quality of your life. When caught early, it is possible to manage it effectively, and prevent progression. I use MLD to reduce fluids that accumulate in the affected areas & support the body to eliminate waste that has collected in the tissues. I also integrate massage and myofascial work to improve circulation and nutrients flowing into the tissues, and help break up the fat nodules to support the body to eliminate them naturally.
Post-Op MLD – Lymphatic Drainage is a great way to ensure a smooth and speedy recovery after surgery. I offer safe and effective MLD treatments through each stage of your healing. Reduce swelling and bruising, help scars heal well, prevent complications, and boost the immune system for faster healing. Plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, C-sections, and more!
If you are wondering if MLD can help YOU, let’s talk!
Booking Options
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
90 min $150 / 60 min $120
Create more health at the cellular level! Whole body tissue detoxification, reducing inflammation, reducing swelling/ water retention, reducing pain, promoting healing after injury, reducing symptoms of most autoimmune conditions, and generally supporting the healthy function of the immune system. Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, lupus, and more. Most sessions include abdominal work, to address the deep lymphatics in the abdomen.
90 min sessions allow time to also address the back of the body, and/or focus on a particular problem area. When appropriate, I often integrate a relaxation back massage with your choice of free massage add-ons of Hot Stones and/or gentle Massage Cupping, or other myofascial work.
Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage
60 Min $120
C-sections, liposuction, BBL, tummy tuck, joint replacement, and more. Safe and effective MLD treatments through each stage of your healing. Patients have faster healing & better outcomes from surgical procedures with 2-3 regular lymph drainage sessions PRE-OP to clear out and prepare the body's detox system, and then multiple POST-OP sessions to reduce swelling & bruising, manage scar healing, and prevent complications.
Zero Balancing
60 Min - $120
Total Mind Body Balance.
This is a holistic Mind & Body Balance therapy, that can relieve tension and pain at all your trouble spots, while gently aligning & balancing the entire mind/body matrix. I work with the structure of the body as well as the energies that animate it. A session usually results in improved postural alignment, reduced pain, deep relaxation, easier more fluid movement, and a wonderful feeling of inner harmony and organization.
I usually include ~10 min of Craniosacral Therapy to end the session.
Optional Spa Add-Ons
Below are options available to add to your session when booking.
Facial Bliss
$20
After MLD of head, face, and neck, we begin with a cleansing jojoba oil facial massage with hot stones, then Gua Sha toning & lifting, followed by a hot steamed towel. We conclude with acupressure, scalp massage, cold stones, and your choice of a light application of moisturizing finishing oil (organic cold-pressed Jojoba, Rose Hip, or Argan oil). Total bliss!
Abdominal Castor Oil Pack
$20
A Castor Oil Pack with a weighted heating pad to enhance the relaxation, anti-inflammatory, and immune system benefits of your Lymphatic Drainage session. Includes detailed abdominal massage. Excess oil is removed with hot steamed towels at the end of the treatment
Heaven & Earth Reflexology
$20
A heavenly experience grounded in feet that touch the earth. Includes hot steamed towels. This is an exquisite and therapeutic experience that takes you to a blissful state of relaxation. This is Heaven and Earth… embodied in you!
Located in Downtown Charlottesville
404 8th Street NE, Suite B
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Free Parking just outside our door.
By appointment only
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I want to help you feel better.
I bring all of my 15+ years of experience as a Massage Therapist & Wellness Professional to the table to help you reach your wellness goals.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy, Zero Balancing, Abdominal Therapy,
Reflexology, Energy Work
Contact me today to see how we can work together!
Licensed Massage Therapist ~ Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist ~ Certified Post-op MLD Provider
Craniosacral Practitioner ~ Certified Zero Balancer ~ Certified Integrative Reflexologist
As a trauma informed therapist, I take care to create a healing space that is safe and supportive of your wellness goals.
The ideal time to address health problems is before they become health problems.
Many of my clients come for weekly, monthly, or seasonal treatments as part of their regular wellness routine. Regularly facilitating an optimum state of homeostasis in the body can help prevent more serious issues from developing. Just like exercise, brushing your teeth, and eating your vegis, regular bodywork can help you maintain your health and wellbeing on an ongoing basis.
I have extensive training in many different types of bodywork, and I bring all of my knowledge and experience to the table to support you in reaching your wellness goals.