Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET)

LET is not a lymphatic drainage massage. It is an accelerated cleaning of the lymphatic system done using medical electronic instrumentation called the Aria LET Elite, which is trademarked by the company Arcturus Star Products. LET does not require hands-on techniques to be effective.  The Aria LET Elite is an FDA registered device. It uses a combination of electromagnetic energy fields to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, decongests soft tissue, and promote healing.

Stephanie Kos is Chicago’s ONLY licensed Clinical Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) who provides LET with the FDA registered Aria LET Elite.

STEPHANIE became interested in massage therapy and alternative healthcare in high school while working for an aromatherapy shop and spa. She attended the clinical massage program at the Soma Institute in Chicago and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2011. Through her own healing journey Stephanie discovered the healing benefits of Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET). Her experience receiving LET was so profound that she decided to offer it in her practice. She has been specializing in Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET) since 2018 and is the owner of an FDA registered Aria LET Elite. She has 5,000+ hours of experience applying LET.  

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Certified in:

Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (Arturus Star Med, 2018)

Somatic Experiencing Beginner, SEp (SE Institute, 2020)

BS in Biomedical Science (NUHS, 2022)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Vodder Technique (ACOLS, 2023)

Complete Decongestive Therapy (ACOLS, 2023)

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Licensed in:

Massage Therapy (2011)

Clinical Lymphedema Therapy (2023)

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What to Expect During an LET Session: The treatments are done in a massage setting, but this is not a massage. LET is applied directly to the skin through a medical grade glass bulb. A series of manual lymphatic strokes are applied before and after the LET application to evaluate specific lymphatic structures.

What to Expect After an LET Session: The LET treatment feels relaxing and gentle during application, however, it is encouraging the detoxification of tissue that potentially has years of waste build up and toxins.

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How to Prepare for Your LET Session: Be well hydrated for a day or so before your visit and continue to hydrate following treatment. Adequate hydration will help to reduce possible side effects associated with detoxing. Avoid applying thick lotion, cream, or oils on the skin prior to treatment. No deodorant. It can be brought with and put on after. To receive LET on the face, arrive with a clean face, no make-up. Or bring make-up wipes to remove and clean face prior to treatment. No wet hair. Plan to remove all jewelry surrounding the neck, face, and on the hands or wrist. Eating a light meal is ok beforehand, but not a large one.

LET Sessions can be done bi-weekly.

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Common Side Effects:  Post-nasal drainage, Feeling the need to swallow, Feeling tired or sleepy, Darker or more intense urine, More plentiful bowel movement, Increased visibility of boney prominences, Improved respiratory function, Brain fog reduction, Deep sleep the night of a session, Improved range of motion in joints

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Contraindications: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Known blood clots, DVT, AVM, carotid blockage, or high stroke potential/history, Pregnant [Note: use caution with any lymphatic therapy if trying to become pregnant]

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Precautions: Breastfeeding moms need to dump their milk for 12 hours after a session, Cancer: more information is needed regarding stage of treatment, Breast Implants: indicate type of implant, Pacemaker: the area immediately around it will be left alone, but the session is 100% safe, PEMF is contraindicated for pacemakers, Please indicate the location of injectables: Botox, Juvéderm, collagen or fat fillers, Open Wounds: the wound will be left alone but the surrounding area can be treated