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 — August 2026
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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