Clinical Referral & Collaborative Care Information

Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Medical Massage Therapy for Post-Surgical and Medically Necessary Soft Tissue Recovery

Aesthetic Physique Whole Health Spa provides clinically structured Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and medical massage therapy services to support post-operative recovery, inflammation reduction, fibrosis management, and functional soft tissue rehabilitation. We collaborate with plastic surgeons, primary care physicians, orthopedic specialists, chiropractors, and medical teams to deliver coordinated, documentation-supported care.

Licensed Medical Massage Provider

Christina R. Butler, LMT

Certified Lymphatic Drainage Specialist

Certified Surgical Medical Assistant

Certified Wellness Coach

Maryland Licensed Massage Therapist
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 166919951
Out-of-Network Medical Provider
ICD-10 & CPT Coding Available
Superbill Documentation Provided
FSA / HSA Eligible Services

All services are delivered within scope of practice and supported by structured intake, assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation protocols appropriate for medically referred patients.

Clinical Conditions & Referral Indications

We commonly support patients presenting with:

  • Post-surgical edema and lymphatic congestion
  • Post-operative fibrosis and tissue induration
  • Lymphedema and chronic edema management
  • Myofascial adhesions and soft tissue restriction
  • Pain with reduced range of motion
  • Scar tissue remodeling
  • Orthopedic soft tissue dysfunction
  • Auto accident (PIP) soft tissue injury

Structured Treatment Framework

Each referred patient undergoes:
1

Comprehensive Clinical Intake & Medical History Review

2

Targeted Soft Tissue & Lymphatic Assessment

3

Individualized Treatment Plan Development

4

Session-Based Progress Monitoring

5

Objective Measurement Tracking (as indicated)

6

Ongoing Communication When Required

Referral Submission Process

To initiate care, please provide:

  • Completed Provider Referral Form
  • Primary Diagnosis (ICD-10 if available)
  • Surgical Report or Treatment Summary (if applicable)
  • Recommended Treatment Frequency (if specified)
Supporting Line:

Patients are contacted within 24–48 business hours to coordinate scheduling and intake documentation.

Insurance & Reimbursement Documentation

We operate as a self-pay, out-of-network medical provider. Patients receive:

Detailed Superbill

Comprehensive documentation for insurance reimbursement

CPT & ICD-10 Coding

Accurate medical coding for all services provided

Date of Service & Duration

Complete service timeline documentation

Provider NPI & License

Full provider credentials and identification

Paid-in-Full Invoice

Complete payment records for your files

Diagnosis-Based Documentation

Detailed clinical documentation and diagnosis codes

Commitment to Collaborative Care

We value interdisciplinary coordination and structured recovery support. Our goal is to complement surgical and medical treatment plans through clinically appropriate Manual Lymphatic Drainage and therapeutic soft tissue intervention.

We maintain professional standards of documentation, treatment planning, and measurable progress tracking.