About Ruth Mueller
Certified MLD Therapist — 15+ years of experience, 7+ years specializing in post-operative MLD.
Ruth Mueller
Ruth Mueller is a licensed massage therapist and certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage specialist with over 15 years of experience. Originally from Germany, Ruth brings a European tradition of integrative bodywork to her practice in Atlanta. Her passion for post-operative care developed through years of collaboration with Atlanta's leading plastic surgeons, who recognized her exceptional skill in lymphatic drainage techniques. With over seven years specializing in post-operative MLD, Ruth has helped hundreds of patients achieve faster, more comfortable recoveries from cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Her intuitive, patient-centered approach addresses not just the physical symptoms of post-surgical swelling and fibrosis, but the whole person — understanding that healing is both a physical and emotional journey. Ruth's expertise in Manual Lymphatic Drainage extends beyond post-surgical care. She works with patients managing lymphedema, chronic swelling, immune challenges, and general wellness, bringing the same level of dedication and precision to every treatment.
Certifications & Training
Licensed Massage Therapist
State of Georgia, since 2008
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Specialized post-operative MLD training
Post-Operative Recovery Specialist
7+ years of dedicated post-surgical MLD experience
“True healing happens when we honor the body's natural wisdom. My role is to support your lymphatic system — the body's master drainage network — so it can do what it does best: heal, restore, and renew.”
Lymphatic Massage After Plastic Surgery
A practical guide drawing on Ruth's 7+ years of post-operative MLD experience — written for both patients and the practitioners who care for them.
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