About Mackenzie - Lymphatic Massage Therapist

Mackenzie Thoma, LMT, CMLDT, has been a massage therapist since 2018, originally trained at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, New York. She has an educational background in Clinical Health Studies as well as a Master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition, with a special interest in intuitive eating and body positivity through the Health at Every Size movement. Her work is grounded in science and a deep respect for the body’s innate healing abilities.

Her path has always been shaped by a passion for wellness. Even as a child, she was fascinated by how nutrition and lifestyle affect how we feel and function. That curiosity became a lifelong pursuit that ultimately led her to specialize in lymphatic massage. After years of practicing therapeutic massage, Mackenzie felt compelled to make a more profound and lasting impact on people’s health. Her approach integrates gentle, evidence-based manual lymphatic drainage, using the Vodder Technique, along with holistic wellness recommendations. These recommendations may include lymphatic self-massage, movement, mindfulness meditation, and nutritional advice to support the body’s natural detoxification and healing processes.

With years of hands-on experience, she brings an intuitive, responsive approach to every session, tailoring her work to each person’s needs with care and attentiveness. Clients often leave feeling lighter and healthier, with a renewed motivation to embrace positive wellness habits. Many also experience lasting relief from pain and swelling that exceeds the results of typical therapeutic massage.

It's important to Mackenzie that every client feels welcomed, respected, and safe, regardless of disability, skin color, sexuality, gender identity, age, or body size. Her practice is rooted in compassion, clinical skill, and the belief that healing happens best in an environment of acceptance and trust. Whether someone is recovering from surgery, navigating lymphedema or swelling, or simply seeking to feel more balanced and at home in their body, Mackenzie is dedicated to supporting each person’s unique journey.

Find Mackenzie at Roots Acupuncture in Simpsonville, SC.