About The Lymph Current

A Palatine clinical lymphatic practice led by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, with post-plastic-surgery training and focused care for swelling, fibrosis, healed scars, and tissue concerns.

CLT-led clinical careLicensed Massage Therapist + Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Vodder-informed MLDLight, anatomical, pathway-based Manual Lymph Drainage

Post-plastic-surgery trainingCertified Post-Surgical Therapist with recovery-focused MLD training

Your Practitioner

Yvette Sitkowski

B.Sc., LMT, CLT, CMLDT, CPST

Illinois Massage Therapy License No. 227024497

Yvette is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist, and Certified Post-Surgical Therapist trained in post-plastic-surgery lymphatic drainage.

Vodder-informed Manual Lymph DrainageLight, rhythmic, anatomy-led technique organized around the body’s lymphatic pathways.

Certified Lymphedema TherapyClinical lymphatic knowledge for swelling, affected areas, and individualized pathway-based care.

Post-Plastic-Surgery Lymphatic DrainageProcedure-aware MLD for recovery after plastic surgery, including swelling, tissue changes, scars, and fibrosis concerns.

Led by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Meet Your Practitioner, Yvette

Clinical lymphatic care backed by credentials in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), lymphedema therapy (CLT), and post-surgical therapy (CPST), with specialized post-plastic-surgery training, fascia-focused care, and years of hands-on experience.

Yvette Sitkowski, Certified Lymphedema Therapist and founder of The Lymph Current

Her own experience with lipedema made the work personal and gave direction to her specialized lymphatic training. Through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, she developed training in lymphedema care, Vodder-based Manual Lymph Drainage, and post-surgical drainage.

That clinical foundation shapes the way care is delivered at The Lymph Current: treatment follows anatomy and available lymphatic pathways, with pressure and pace chosen for the client’s tissue, goal, and stage of recovery.

Yvette spent seven years in Hawaii studying the body through hands-on practice and a broad range of massage disciplines, including Lomi Lomi, deep tissue, hot stone therapy, reflexology, structural integration, craniosacral work, and somatic theory.

She describes herself as a “somanaut,” an explorer of the inner space of the human body. Her foundation in fascia began at age 16, when Dr. Gil Hedley’s well-known “fuzz” speech first sparked a lasting interest in the body’s inner landscape.

The Lymph Current grew from that combination of personal experience, formal training, and respect for the body. Care is grounded in anatomy, pathway knowledge, informed hands-on work, and continued learning.

How Care Is Structured

Clear, steady care matters before, during, and after each session.

A clear treatment plan

Care is organized around your goal, lymphatic pathways, tissue response, and the areas that need attention.

Pressure is carefully chosen

Sessions are paced for surgical timing, comfort, and tissue response. Gentle pressure is chosen intentionally.

You stay informed

You will understand what is being addressed, why the session is paced that way, and what to watch for next.

What Clients Say

Clear explanation, careful pressure, and a grounded plan for next steps should be part of the client experience.

Post-surgical recovery

I felt informed and cared for during a really vulnerable part of recovery. The work was gentle, specific, and never rushed.

Swelling and tissue changes

The difference was that everything was explained. I understood what was being addressed and what changes to watch for afterward.

I came in worried about lumpy areas

I came in worried about firm, lumpy areas after surgery. The session felt gentle and reassuring, and I left feeling much clearer about what was normal and what to keep an eye on.

During Your Session

What an Appointment Is Physically Like

Here is what to expect once you enter the treatment room, from clothing and positioning to pressure and hands-on time.

Review what to wear and bring before your first visit.

Full-body or localized

Full-Body MLD follows a broad whole-body sequence. Post-surgical drainage, lymphedema support, fibrosis treatment, and Decongestive Myofascial Therapy are focused on the areas and pathways relevant to the reason you booked.

Clothing and draping

Undress only to your comfort and only as needed to access the treatment area. A bra or bralette with underwear is a comfortable option for many clients. Clean skin, no makeup on the areas being treated, and limited lotion or body oil are preferred. Professional sheets and draping remain in place, and only the area being worked is uncovered. During full-body red light, the panel reaches uncovered skin directly, so you can choose the amount of skin exposure that feels right for you.

Lotion and oil

Manual Lymph Drainage is generally performed directly on clean, dry skin without lotion or oil so the skin can be gently stretched. Clean skin, no makeup on the treatment area, and limited lotion or body oil are preferred. A small amount of product may be used when a separate scar or fascia technique calls for it. Lymphatic Sculpting Flush is the exception: its Brazilian-inspired full-body sculpting work includes oil to support its broader, more active contouring strokes.

Position on the table

Positioning depends on the areas being treated.

Pressure

MLD pressure is much lighter than traditional massage: enough to gently stretch the skin rather than knead deeper muscle. Fibrosis and fascia-focused techniques may feel more specific, but pressure is adjusted to the tissue and explained as the session progresses.

Red light timing

Complimentary full-body Advanced Red Light Therapy is available with every appointment. Red, Amber, and Near-Infrared light can run alongside hands-on care within the scheduled appointment time. It does not replace the treatment you booked and is not a separate appointment.

Hands-on care at the first appointment

Your first treatment appointment includes a brief intake and assessment followed by hands-on care focused on the affected areas during the same scheduled visit. It is not a consultation-only appointment.

What the first visit is designed to do

New clients should leave with more clarity, not more confusion.

Map the reason you are here

Post-op timing, procedure areas, swelling behavior, surgeon instructions, tissue density, scar concerns, lipedema patterns, or long-standing fluid retention are reviewed in practical terms.

Choose the right pressure and pace

The session is structured around lymphatic pathways and tissue response. Early recovery work stays careful, supportive, and responsive to your comfort.

Leave with a next-step plan

You will know whether a single session, a short recovery series, or scar/fibrosis-focused support makes the most sense for your situation.

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