Dana Katz brings over two decades as an occupational therapist, with more than 17 years specializing in lymphatic health in Orange County. Dana is a licensed occupational therapist and a certified lymphedema therapist. She received her degree from Florida International University of Miami, Florida, a nationally recognized university known for excellence in healthcare and rehabilitation education.

Trained through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, she combines advanced clinical expertise with a calm, compassionate approach that helps clients feel supported through every stage of healing. Dana provides manual lymphatic drainage, complete decongestive therapy, and personalized recovery care for post surgical healing, oncology support, lymphedema, lipedema, chronic swelling, and overall wellness. She takes the time to understand each client’s individual needs, ensuring every session feels supportive, intentional, and personalized. Her dedication and gentle techniques make her a trusted choice for those seeking mobile in home lymphatic care in Orange County.

Dana previously served as Director of Lymphatic Services at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Southern California, where she led complex lymphatic programs and worked exclusively with a veteran patient population. Throughout her career, Dana has worked closely with plastic surgeons to support post operative recovery following body contouring and face and neck procedures. Her specialized training in head and neck lymphatic care allows her to manage complex facial and cervical swelling with exceptional attention to detail.

In addition to aesthetic recovery, Dana has extensive experience in complex lymphatic conditions including lymphedema, lipedema, venous insufficiency, phlebo lymphedema, vascular related swelling, chronic edema, and oncology related lymphatic care. Her work has also included women’s health with lymphatic care related to hormonal, oncology, and chronic swelling disorders. She developed and implemented a comprehensive lymphedema program for a vascular surgery group in San Diego, helping establish advanced protocols for both post surgical and long term lymphatic management.