Lymphatic Specialist · Inventor · Educator
From 20 years of hands-on healing to FDA-cleared technology, proving what healers always knew: when you open the pathways and help the body feel safe, it remembers how to heal itself.
"Drainage first, always."
Who I Am
I'm Desiree De Spong, lymphatic specialist, inventor, educator, and founder of Medella Health. Over two decades, I've worked with thousands of people, developed FDA-cleared Flowpresso technology, and dedicated my life to one mission: making lymphatic health understandable and accessible for everyone.
My approach bridges Māori healing traditions (Te Whare Tapa Whā) with modern science, always leading with one non-negotiable principle: Drainage first, always.
My Approach
Education
I translate 20+ years of clinical expertise into practical, accessible knowledge that empowers you to take charge of your lymphatic health, wherever you are on your journey.
Innovation
From mad scientist in my basement to FDA-cleared technology in 500+ clinics worldwide, making lymphatic therapy consistent, effective, and accessible to all.
Integration
Honouring Māori healing traditions while advancing modern science. The body heals when pathways are open and it feels safe. This truth transcends time and culture.
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Philosophy
Discover the framework rooted in Te Whare Tapa Whā, Māori healing wisdom that guides everything I teach. Body, Mind, Spirit, and Whānau, woven together with modern lymphatic science.
Explore PhilosophyThe Book, March 2027
The resource practitioners have been asking for: 20+ years of clinical wisdom, ancient healing traditions, and real outcomes in one definitive guide.
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Evidence-based presentations that inspire practitioners and empower audiences, blending 20+ years of clinical expertise with proven outcomes and ancient wisdom.
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