Models including Kendall Jenner, Miranda Kerr, and Elle MacPherson have all praised lymphatic drainage as one of their secrets to getting runway-ready, while Selena Gomez credits the body therapy for managing her lupus symptoms.

Brazilian Lymphatic Massage is a technique that uses gentle pressure and specific pushing hand motion maneuvers that focuses on drainage of fluid toward their natural lymph node basin.

The term masseuse is a French word that refers to a female who practices massage. (Males in the industry were known as masseurs.) However, due to certain unsavory connotations (as well as the need for more gender neutral terminology), both male and female massage practitioners go by the term “massage therapist”.

What is Massotherapy? “Massotherapy” is a medical term for massage therapy. The term “Massotherapist” is commonly used by practitioners in North East Ohio to distinguish themselves as licensed professionals. “Massage Therapist” is also a legitimate title and is preferred by many.