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Lymphatic Massage · Day Spa at Eagle Harbor
Gentle lymphatic massage in Fleming Island, FL
A licensed massage therapist leads every gentle session at our Fleming Island Day Spa. Lymphatic massage supports post-surgical recovery, improves circulation, and eases swelling. We welcome guests from Fleming Island, Orange Park, and greater Jacksonville.
Written by the Well Labs+ editorial team · Last updated July 2026
Treatment Overview
What lymphatic massage actually does
Your lymph system carries a clear, infection-fighting fluid throughout the body and clears away waste as it goes. When that flow slows down, from surgery, poor circulation, or a stubborn cold, the body can hold onto swelling and toxins longer than it should. Lymphatic massage uses gentle, rhythmic pressure, not deep tissue work, to encourage that fluid to move again.
Our therapist trained specifically in manual and post-surgical lymphatic drainage. If you are recovering from a procedure, managing swelling, or simply want a gentler session, this is a distinct treatment from a firm deep tissue or Swedish massage. Your therapist tailors the work to what your body needs that day. Browse the full Day Spa lineup for every other way we help your body reset.
Depending on your goals, a Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, or prenatal massage may be the better fit.
Who It Helps
When lymphatic massage is the right fit
Each session is built around what your body is dealing with, not a set routine.
Post-Surgical Recovery
A gentle technique that helps move lymph fluid after plastic surgery or another procedure, supporting your body’s own healing process and easing swelling after surgery.
Poor Circulation & Swelling
Slow lymph flow can leave the body holding onto puffiness and toxins it would otherwise clear on its own. This massage encourages that natural drainage.
Pregnancy-Safe Comfort
Many pregnant guests find lymphatic work eases swelling and discomfort. We’ll ask about your trimester and check with your doctor’s guidance before your first session.
Sinus & Seasonal Relief
Guests dealing with allergies, sinus infections, or the tail end of a cold often find gentle lymphatic work eases the pressure and congestion that comes with it.
Add-On Treatments
Layer in what your body needs
Any of these can be added to your lymphatic massage the same visit, at no extra time for aromatherapy.
Scalp Massage
Focused scalp and head massage to relax and de-stress before or after your main session.
Hot Stone Upgrade
Warmed stones layered into your session to ease tension and deepen relaxation, an easy addition to a lymphatic session.
TMJ / Sinus Relief
Targeted therapy to relieve sinus pressure and the jaw tension and pain of TMJ.
Massage Gun
A therapeutic percussion device incorporated into the session for extra relaxation.
Cupping
Suction-based technique that decompresses muscle tension and releases trigger points.
Exfoliating Scrub
A sea-salt scrub with shea butter body cream on your hands, feet, or back.
Aromatherapy
Natural oils layered into your session to elevate relaxation, at no extra time.
Fleming Island · Northeast Florida
Lymphatic care for Florida heat and recovery
Fleming Island rarely slows down. Pickleball and tennis at Eagle Harbor, boating on Doctors Lake, golf, and long days in the Florida heat all leave the body holding fluid, tension, and inflammation. Lymphatic massage is the gentle, specialized work that helps it clear, whether you are recovering from surgery, easing everyday swelling, or bouncing back after a hard week outdoors. Not every therapist trains in it; ours holds certifications in both manual and post-surgical lymphatic drainage.
Northeast Florida’s UV index climbs to extreme from spring through late summer, and sun exposure drives much of the collagen loss and visible aging we treat, so care here is as much about prevention as it is about correction.
The Day Spa at Eagle Harbor carries its own 4.9-star rating from real guests, inside a genuine day-spa building overlooking the Eagle Harbor pond, a mile from our Medical Spa at Island Lane.
Serving
- Fleming Island
- Orange Park
- Middleburg
- Green Cove Springs
- Jacksonville
- Clay County
The Pura Vida Approach
Gentle, deliberate, and tailored to you
Every lymphatic massage at Pura Vida is placed by a licensed massage therapist who checks in on your health history before your first session and adjusts pressure and technique to what your body needs that day, whether that is post-surgical recovery, everyday swelling, or simply wanting a gentler massage.
That care runs through everything we do at the Day Spa, so your session is shaped around your recovery rather than slotted into a booking grid. And if lymphatic work is not what your body needs right now, we will tell you honestly and steer you toward the treatment that is.
Is This For You?
Am I a Candidate?
A Good Fit If…
- you are recovering from plastic surgery or another procedure and want to support healing
- you deal with swelling, puffiness, or sluggish circulation
- you are pregnant and managing swelling, with your doctor’s guidance
- you want a much gentler session than deep tissue or Swedish massage
Let’s Talk First If…
- you have an active infection, which we will ask about before booking
- you have a history of blood clots, or certain heart or kidney conditions: check with your doctor first
- you are looking for firm, deep pressure to work out muscle tension (deep tissue is the better fit)
- you have a condition your doctor hasn’t cleared for massage: we will always ask, and we will say so if this isn’t the right session for you that day
These are informational guardrails, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, check with your doctor before booking, and tell us about any health conditions so we can tailor or postpone your session.
Ready to Start?
Sounds like you? Let’s help your body reset.
Book an appointment and our licensed massage therapist tailors a lymphatic session around what your body needs, here at the Day Spa in Fleming Island.
Our Process
What to expect at your session
Tell Us Why You’re Here
Your session starts with a few minutes talking through what brought you in: post-surgical recovery, swelling, pregnancy, or simply wanting a gentler massage than deep tissue. Your therapist reviews your health history and tailors the session from there.
Your Therapist Drains the Lymph
Manual lymphatic drainage uses light, rhythmic strokes rather than deep pressure. Your therapist works to encourage lymph fluid toward the heart, easing swelling and supporting your body’s natural drainage.
Add What Your Body Needs
Ask to layer in scalp work, cupping, an exfoliating scrub, or aromatherapy the same visit, at no extra time for aromatherapy.
Rest and Rehydrate Afterward
Plan a few quiet minutes afterward, drink water, and let your body keep clearing what the massage started. Many guests leave feeling lighter and more at ease.
What Our Patients Are Saying
What Day Spa guests say
4.9★ From verified Google reviews at the Pura Vida Day Spa at Eagle Harbor.
"Joyce gave an amazing massage I booked her again right after I was done… It was instant relief and relaxation… I felt like I was a piece of art she was claying together with very small details being added. It was the best massage I’ve ever had in my life."
"The massage and salt room was amazing! I really enjoyed my experience and was so relaxed."
"So relaxed right now. It was so good I literally fell asleep during the massage. Will definitely be back."
Prefer to Talk First?
Questions about your recovery or health history? Call us.
Talk through whether lymphatic massage is right for you with our Fleming Island Day Spa team before you book.
Proven Excellence
The most-reviewed Day Spa in Clay County
Lymphatic massage is available at the Day Spa at Eagle Harbor, serving Orange Park, Middleburg, and greater Jacksonville.
1,400+
Five-Star Reviews
More Google reviews than any other medspa in the region.
4.9★
Average Rating
Verified on Google across both Fleming Island locations.
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Fleming Island Locations
Serving Clay County, Orange Park & greater Jacksonville.
Meet the Day Spa Care Team
A licensed massage therapist who knows your history
Our Day Spa team, led by our Licensed Massage Therapist for bodywork: the same expert hands, visit after visit.
Sherrida Ayabarreno
Medical Aesthetician
Fleming IslandA medical aesthetician with years of experience guiding skin-health and rejuvenation treatments tailored to your skin.
Macy Castello
Medical Aesthetician
Fleming IslandA medical aesthetician focused on results-driven skincare, delivered with joy and intention in a relaxed, self-care space.
Chrissy Durrence
Medical Aesthetician
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Stacy Barns
LMT
Fleming IslandA massage therapist with years of experience helping guests relax, recover, and feel their best.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lymphatic Massage Questions, Answered
What is lymphatic massage and what does it do?
Lymphatic massage is a gentle, hands-on technique that uses light, rhythmic pressure to help move lymph fluid, your body’s waste-clearing fluid, back toward the heart when circulation is sluggish or interrupted. At Pura Vida’s Day Spa, our licensed massage therapist uses manual lymphatic drainage to support natural healing and reduce swelling, most often for guests recovering from surgery, dealing with poor circulation, or managing pregnancy-related puffiness.
Who is lymphatic massage good for?
Lymphatic massage helps guests recovering from plastic surgery or another procedure, anyone dealing with lingering swelling or sluggish circulation, pregnant guests managing puffiness (with your doctor’s guidance), and people looking for sinus or seasonal-allergy relief. It is also a good fit if you simply want a gentler session than deep tissue or Swedish massage.
Is lymphatic massage safe for everyone?
For most guests, yes, but we ask about your health history before every session. If you have an active infection, a history of blood clots, or certain heart or kidney conditions, check with your doctor before booking, and let us know so we can adjust or postpone your session. We will never talk you into a treatment that is not right for your body that day.
How is lymphatic massage different from deep tissue or Swedish massage?
Lymphatic massage uses far lighter pressure than deep tissue or even a classic Swedish massage. Instead of working out muscle tension with firm strokes, it uses gentle, rhythmic movements designed to encourage lymph fluid to drain, which is why it is often recommended after surgery rather than a deep-pressure massage.
What should I expect during and after a lymphatic massage session?
Expect a calm, quiet room and light, gentle pressure throughout, nothing like the firm work of a deep-tissue session. Many guests add scalp work, cupping, an exfoliating scrub, or aromatherapy the same visit. Afterward, plan a few quiet minutes, drink water, and give your body time to keep clearing what the massage started, and many guests leave feeling lighter and more at ease.
Where can I get a lymphatic massage near Fleming Island, FL?
Pura Vida’s Day Spa at 1715 Eagle Harbor Parkway, Suite C, in Fleming Island offers lymphatic massage from a licensed massage therapist, and we welcome guests from Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and greater Jacksonville. Our Day Spa carries Florida massage establishment license #46581 and its own 4.9-star Google rating from real Eagle Harbor guests.
Ready When You Are
Let’s help your body do what it already knows how to do
Book an appointment and we’ll talk through your recovery, your history, and whether lymphatic massage is the right session for you today.
Not ready to book? Send us a question instead.