About andrea
Andrea Carlisle Rodriguez is a private and celebrity stretch, lymphatic drainage and buccal facial massage specialist based in Los Angeles focusing on muscle release, mobility, lymphatic drainage, detoxifying, shaping and overall balance within the body and face. She founded her own unique, signature method - The Signature Stretch Lymph Method™ .Some of Andrea’s clients include supermodel Ashley Graham, actress Sydney Sweeney singer FKA Twigs, actor Leo Woodall, actress Sophia Bush, comedian Jeff Garlin, actress Kristine Froseth - to name a few. Many of her clients are in the entertainment, music fashion, beauty and sports industries. Andrea was also a former stand up comedian. A lot to handle I know.
The transition from hungry comedian to luxury wellness business owner was natural. Having spent nearly eight years hitting auditions during the day and the stage at night, this expert knows first hand the toll hustling and performing takes on the body, not to mention the joy and importance of looking and feeling your best. Her clients, who include supermodels, athletes, actresses, actors - among other A-listers, reap the benefits of her signature practice, The Stretch Lymph Method, that extend beyond just the physical.
She emphasizes that a stagnant body with poor circulation is the root cause of all disease: “unresolved trauma, negative emotions and toxins are stored in the body for life if not released properly. Anything that is not released will inevitably manifest in the body and cause issues.”
A healer at heart, accustomed to bringing crowds that necessary release through laughter, the pandemic presented an opening for Andrea to employ her intuitive talent on a more personal level, and follow what she’s certain is her true calling. “I grew up instinctively using stretching as a form of healing my body and mind,” she shares, “and prior to the pandemic, I would see friends and family constantly injuring themselves from life and I always told myself - if only they stretched properly, none of this would be happening.”
It started with two clients in the middle of lockdown. Those two grew to a handful, at first mostly focusing on stretch therapy, which is a form of deep resistance stretching that targets the full body and any specific areas that need special attention to help with muscle tension and recovery, injury prevention, mobility, circulation, flexibility, aging in reverse and overall longevity. The word spread, and Andrea was working nonstop by the end of 2020. Spending more time with her clients, she realized the results they were seeing were undeniable, as was her deep sense of satisfaction from working with them. Utilizing her certifications in yoga, barre, stretch and lymphatic massage therapy, developing her own technique was the inevitable next step.
The Stretch Lymph Method, which combines specific techniques of both resistance stretching and lymphatic drainage, is not only physically healing, but also emotionally and spiritually effective, allowing it to be one of the most anti-aging wellness practices you can do for your body. Clients report physical and spiritual results including:
-reduction in water retention, bloating, inflammation, and swelling
-smoother, leaner overall body shape
-tighter, firmer skin
-stronger immune system and fewer illnesses
-fewer side effects from treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation and cosmetic surgeries
-faster recovery time from post surgeries, injuries, trauma and burns
-boost in overall energy and mental clarity
-help in opening up any blocked chakras in the body
Andrea credits her own journey into receiving lymphatic drainage with curing the side effects of coming off hormonal birth control. After being on the pill for a year and a half and then stopping, she developed acne breakouts, severe bloating/water retention, depression/anxiety, and fatigue – none of which she’d experienced before. Her symptoms were stubborn and frustrating; when she began lymphatic massage, not only did they go away, but her immune system became stronger and she stopped getting sick altogether. She is committed to her method and passionate about bringing others the benefits she’s experienced. The Stretch Lymph clients are equally as committed; celebrities will book appointments pre filming as part of their camera ready routine, out of towners often fly to LA specifically for their appointments, and many simply maintain regular sessions are part of a healthy lifestyle.
With her finger on the pulse, Andrea recently expanded her repertoire to include the wildly popular Buccal Face Massage. The treatment is an internal face massage that is done from both inside and out of the mouth and face. This method helps release tension and negative emotions stored in the face and mouth muscles, smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, naturally plumps the lips, stimulates lymphatic drainage, improves the posture and contour of the face, snatches the jawline, eases TMD and eases sinus discomfort.
The holistic approach to beauty is key. Andrea understands this philosophy to its core: “we hold so much emotion and stress on the inside and outside of our faces and for our whole lives, that part of the body has been absolutely neglected. It deserves to be loved and cared for as much as the rest of our body.”
Written by: Elinor Drue de Milo