The lymphatic system plays an important role in immune function, serving as the body’s natural waste removal system to filter out viruses and toxins. With a background in nursing and a decade of experience as a certified thermographer, Thermography Advantage owner Carolyn Olson is also a certified lymphatic therapist. Based in Mobile, Olson focuses on holistic care and serves clients in nine Gulf Coast locations from Louisiana to Florida. She discovered electro-lymphatic therapy as a natural solution to her own chemical sensitivities to food and increased inflammation.

What is electro-lymphatic therapy?

When working optimally, lymph nodes can attack viruses and detoxify the body, but if they become overloaded, they get backed up. When lymph fluid becomes slower and stagnant, it gets thick, causing inflammation which can lead to disease and sickness.

Our electro-lymphatic device uses light and sound frequencies to break up this congested fluid and then we use a small handheld wand to foster the flow toward the lymph nodes so they can do their job.

Who can benefit from this therapy?

It has been used to help patients with general inflammation, lymphedema, neuropathy, edema and water retention, cancer, heart disease, chronic pain, cosmetic enhancement, pre- and post-athletic application, enlarged prostate and general detoxification. It’s a great way to prevent disease down the road as well.

What is thermography and what role does it play in electro-lymphatic therapy?

Thermography is best known as a natural approach to help detect breast disease at an early stage by women of all ages. We use a thermography camera that is registered by the FDA as a medical device to get digital infrared thermal images that are interpreted by a panel of certified medical doctors. It is radiation-free, non-invasive and highly effective. It can also be used to monitor the whole body. In addition to helping diagnose disease, thermograms form a baseline for future routine evaluations so clients can watch for changes from year-to-year and take preventative measures.

After electro-lymphatic therapy, we can see the inflammation and congestion decreasing in thermograms. It allows us to monitor results and make a long-term treatment plan.

What is an electro-lymphatic session like?

It’s noninvasive, painless and very calming. The client lays on a massage table for about one hour. We use two small handheld wands to gently move across the body, breaking up lymphatic fluid from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head. A lot of clients say they feel so relaxed that they feel like they’ve had a massage.

The frequency of sessions depends on each individual. Someone with a serious disease like lymphedema or cancer may need the therapy twice a week, whereas someone coming in for preventative measures will need it less.

What kind of results are people having?

We just reopened after being closed for five weeks and a lot of my clients are booking their appointments because they miss it—they’ve felt worse because they haven’t been able to have their treatments.

Patients with lymphedema after breast surgery have seen their swelling go down. Those with arthritis and back pain have had their pain reduced. Patients with Lyme disease have seen a lot of success as well. 

A lot of patients come in for thermography because of breast pain. Then when they do electro-lymphatic therapy too, it helps them tremendously because it removes the hormones and inflammation that have been collecting around the breast.

People are also realizing that this is something they should do for preventative care, so they’re making appointments to try the therapy for the first time. It boosts your immune system, so it’s a perfect time to give it a try.

For more information, 251-623-2225 or visit ThermographyAdvantage.com.