Lymphatic Drainage

& Manual Therapy

Dott.ssa Veronika Dostálová

Physiotherapist

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Roma – Porta Furba – via Tuscolana, 816/C

I specialize in manual therapy and lymphatic drainage to relieve pain, heaviness, and other discomforts.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Lymphedema, Lipedema, Heavy Legs

Support for Healing and Regeneration

Self-Care

Dott.ssa Veronika Dostálová

My Approach

In my practice, I focus on manual body treatments, where sensitive work of the hands and respect for the individual needs of each client play a fundamental role.

I specialize in the treatment and stimulation of the lymphatic system. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle and effective technique that stimulates lymph flow, helps reduce swelling and fluid retention, relieves the sensation of heavy legs, eases pain and tension, supports the body’s natural detoxification processes, and has a pronounced relaxing effect. It is indicated in cases of swelling, lymphedema, lipedema, after injuries and surgical procedures, in the presence of cellulite, as support for post-sport recovery, and to improve lymphatic circulation and the appearance of the skin. The treatment can be focused on the legs, face and décolleté, abdomen, arms and chest, back and neck.
Lymphatic drainage is not recommended in cases of acute infections, fever, thrombosis, untreated hypertension, heart failure, oncological diseases, or edema related to heart, kidney, or liver conditions.

Part of my approach includes manual therapy techniques focused on treating the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, fascia, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The aim is to gradually support the body in returning to its natural function: relieving musculoskeletal pain, promoting healing, and restoring mobility after injuries and surgical procedures. In my practice, I primarily use mobilization techniques according to Prof. Karel Lewit. Additionally, I draw on knowledge gained from studying traditional Chinese medicine, individually complementing therapy with pressure massage of acupuncture points and meridians.

My work also incorporates principles of developmental kinesiology, where I use positions and transitions to mobilize soft tissues and joints. If needed, therapy can be supplemented with an active component—exercises within developmental sequences can help improve overall mobility and stability and may also be suitable for independent home practice between therapy sessions.

Why is Manual Therapy Fundamental for Me?

Because touch is able to perceive even subtle changes in the tissues that are not immediately visible and allows for precise response to the body’s current condition—by adjusting the intensity of pressure, the direction of traction, and the duration of the treatment. This is also because no device can replace the warm, gentle, yet precise human touch. And because manual techniques make it possible to restore mobility, release functional dysfunctions, relieve pain, and support the body’s natural capacity for regeneration.

About Me

I am a physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience in functional assessment and individualized therapy of the musculoskeletal system and lymphatic system.

I earned my degree in physiotherapy from the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University in Brno (2012) and a master’s degree from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Charles University in Prague (2015). I am registered in the Physiotherapists’ Registry in Italy (No. 10884).

Professional development

Manual Lymphatic Drainage, course for physiotherapists, 120 hours, with final exam/ Manuální lymfodrenáž, kurz pro fyzioterapeuty (Toušková, 2022 – 2023)

Course program:

Acquisition of the knowledge, procedures, and principles required for performing manual lymphatic drainage, including correct hand techniques.
Mastery of the anatomical topography of the body areas treated with the manual lymphatic drainage method.
Understanding the indications and contraindications for manual lymphatic drainage, with particular attention to supporting rehabilitation.
Correct use of professional terminology in communication related to manual lymphatic drainage.
Theoretical and practical training in bandaging techniques and instrumental compression therapy within the overall care of patients with lymphedema.

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) A, B, C, D – Rehabilitation Prague School/ Dynamická neuromuskulární stabilizace (DNS) (Kolář, Oplatková, Truc, Veselá, Havlíčková, 2015 – 2018)

Obtaining the title of Certified DNS Therapist (2018)
DNS is based on the principles of developmental kinesiology. The fundamental premise is that the most common cause of musculoskeletal disorders is impaired muscle coordination. This imbalance leads to increased tension in certain muscles, joint blockages and, over time, premature wear of the joints, disc herniation, and also more frequent injuries. These problems can be addressed very effectively by restoring proper muscle synergy, even when degenerative changes, disc herniation, or vertebral displacement are already present.

Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and the Role of Compression Therapy (Juzo USA, 2026)

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Neck Pain: From Assessment to Exercise (Falla, Physio-Network, 2026)

An Expert Opinion on Lipedema with Linda Anne Kahn (Juzo USA, 2026)

Nighttime Garments 101 (Juzo USA, 2026)

Aromatherapy and Integrative Therapies for Lymphedema and Lipedema (Juzo USA 2026)

Differential Diagnosis (Juzo USA, 2026)

Sensorimotor Rehabilitation of the Neck (Worsfold, Physio-Network, 2026)

The Impact of Stress Reduction on Inflammation and Quality of Life (QOL) in People with Lymphedema (Juzo USA, 2026)

Lymphedema vs. Lipedema – What’s the Difference? (Juzo USA, 2026)

Mastering the TMJ: Assessment and Management of Orofacial Pain (Butler, Physio-Network, 2026)

What’s the Connection? How Your Lymphatic System and Venous System Synergize (Juzo USA, 2026)

Choosing the Right Garment (Juzo USA, 2026)

Is it the Fit or the Fitting (Juzo USA, 2026)

Everything You Need to Know about Compression Wraps (Juzo USA, 2026)

More Than Words: Communication Tools for Treating People in Pain (Sim, Physio-Network, 2026)

PRO Tips for Lymphedema Care (Juzo USA, 2026)

The Importance of Exercise for Lymphedema Patients (Juzo USA, 2026)

Nutrition 101 for Physiotherapists (Steele-Turner, Physio-Network, 2026)

Nutrition for Physiotherapists: Surgery, Rehab & Performance (Steele-Turner, Physio-Network, 2026)

Low Back Pain, Movement, and Posture… How Do They Relate? (Wernli, Physio-Network, 2026)

A Framework for Optimizing Patient Interviews and Clinical Outcomes (Mitchell, Physio-Network, 2026)

Understanding Pain: A Practical Guide to Persistent Pain Management (Stewart, Physio-Network, 2026)

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Work of Healthcare Professionals. Expanded and Updated Edition/ Impatto delle Intelligenze Artificiali nel lavoro del Professionista Sanitario. Edizione ampliata e aggiornata (Cattadori, 2025)

New Developments in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy/ Nuove acquisizioni in fisioterapia muscoloscheletrica (Ramponi, 2025)

Optimal Loading for Achilles Tendon Rupture and Tendinopathy (Grävare Silbernagel, Physio-Network, 2021)

Exercise Prescription in Sports Rehab (Willsey, Physio-Network, 2021)

Assessing and Managing Radicular Pain (Jesson, Physio-Network, 2021)

Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS) (Kemp, Physio-Network, 2021)

Return to Play (Arundale, Physio-Network, 2021)

Patellofemoral Pain (Robertson, Physio-Network, 2020)

First Aid Course/ Kurz první pomoci (ZDrSEM – Schnablová, 2019)

Comprehensive Trigger Point Therapy and Global Muscle Inhibition/ Komplexní terapie trigger pointů a globální svalová inhibice (Bitnar, 2017)

Introduction to Tuina Massage/ Úvod do studia masáží Tuina (SINBIOS – Lukeš, 2017)

Basics of Herbal Medicine – TCM/ Základy fytoterapie – TČM (SINBIOS – Bendová, 2017)

Localization of Acupuncture Points – TCM/ Lokalizace akupunkturních bodů – TČM (SINBIOS – Bendová, 2017)

Introductory Seminar on Pulse Diagnostics – TCM/ Úvod do pulzové diagnostiky – TČM (SINBIOS – Kocián, Schwarzová, 2017)

Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Other Functional Disorders of the Esophagus/ Terapie gastroezofageálního refluxu a dalších funkčních poruch jícnu (Bitnar, 2016)

Comprehensive Therapy of the Shoulder Girdle/ Komplexní terapie ramenního pletence (Bitnar, 2016)

Rehabilitation of Patients with Vestibular Disorders/ Rehabilitace pacientů s vestibulárními obtížemi (Čakrt, 2016)

Relationship Between Respiratory Movements and Posture/ Vztah mezi respiračními pohyby a posturou (Čumpelík, 2016)

Point Myofascial Technique/ Bodová myofasciální technika (Beran, 2016)

SM System – A, B/ SM systém – A, B (Smíšková, 2015)

Theoretical Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine – TCM/ Teoretické základy tradiční čínské medicíny – TČM (SINBIOS – Bendová, 2015)

Centered Posture in the Context of Developmental Kinesiology A, B/ Centrovaná postura v kontextu vývojové kineziologie (Fischerová, 2012)

Kinesiology – Pathokinesiology of the Lower Limb and Foot/ Kineziologie – patokineziologie dolní končetiny a chodidla (Palaščáková Špringrová, 2012)

Physiotherapy of Function According to Clara Lewitová: Form – Function – Facilitation/ Fyzioterapie funkce podle Clary Lewitové: Forma – funkce – facilitace (Holubcová, Maryška, 2013)

Shiatsu: Basic Course/ Shiatsu: základní kurz (Havelková, 2013)

Foot Reflexology/ Reflexologie chodidla (Inprov Brno – Dokulilová, 2007)

Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Exercise for Health/ Tai-či, tradiční čínské cvičení pro zdraví (Forst, 2006)

PNF Method/ Metoda PNF (Holubářová, FTVS UK)

Physiotherapy of Function According to Clara Lewitová: Movement and Stability/ Fyzioterapie funkce podle Clary Lewitová: Pohyb a stabilita (Král, FTVS UK)

Myofascial and Mobilization Techniques/ Techniky měkkých tkání a mobilizace (LF MU)

Classical and Reflex Massage/ Klasická a reflexní masáž (LF MU)

Passive Attendance at Conferences

International Congress of Developmental Kinesiology/ Mezinárodní kongres vývojové kineziologie (Olomouc, 2014)

First International Specialist Congress on Osteopathic Medicine in Prague/ První mezinárodní odborný kongres v Praze na téma osteopatická medicína (European istitute osteopathy – B. Lanta, D. Franzone, S. Scalia, A. Scalia 2014)