Experienced

Providers

Directors, Rebecca Mailloux, EMT, MLDT and Mindy Esau, BS, MS each bring 30+ years of expertise to patient care.

With a combined 65 years of experience applying clinical rehabilitation modalities through lymph and glymphatic drainage + kinetic therapy and neuroplasticity-based techniques, our unique foundations award innovative perspectives to Define Regenerative Rehabilitation and revolutionize recovery care.

Rebecca and Mindy

Mindy Esau and Rebecca Mailloux co-developed lymph drainage + joint conditioning Pilates-inspired programming – FluidFIT®.

As enthusiasts of Pilates and in alignment with Joseph Pilates’ rehabilitative work with prisoners of war, we provide no-cost rehabilitation care to VETERANS + FIRST RESPONDERS through our BOWLES BROWN Fund. Visit Whole Healing Foundation.

“Stimulating the lymphatic system is not alternative or complementary medicine, but rather medicine; recognition for the field of lymphology and its significance within all disciplines of medicine is imperative.”

Rebecca Mailloux
ANGION Founder | FluidFIT LymphLAB Founder

FluidFIT LymphLAB

Founder

Rebecca Mailloux, FluidFIT LymphLAB Founder and ANGION Founder, is a Manual Lymph Drainage therapist + lymphatic dysfunction educator as well as a medical practice and pathology laboratory consultant. Rebecca specializes in glymphatic + lymphatic drainage and has been providing lymphatic care with a precision medicine approach since 1995.

Rebecca is trained in the original method of Manual Lymph Drainage, developed by Drs. Vodder in 1936. She is certified in Edema-Lymphedema Management Decongestive Compression Physiotherapy. Rebecca began practicing lymphatic care as a Physical Therapy Assistant in an industrial and sport rehabilitation clinic and after working with a patient base of diverse injuries, developed Mailloux Method Lymph Drainage MMLD® therapy approach to scar tissue recovery and immune optimization.

Rebecca has 30 years in lymphology and 20 simultaneous years in anatomic pathology laboratory medicine – including dermatopathology, cytology, intraoperative specimen processing + morgue science. Additionally, Rebecca and her husband are civilian licensed Emergency Medical Technicians.

With over 55,000 patient hours and 1M lives touched, Rebecca Mailloux’ dynamic background and commitment to responsible scientific advancement awards a comprehensive approach to humancare.

laboratory MEDICINE

Rebecca served the anatomic pathology laboratory medical community for 20 years; 10 years as a technician + 10 years as COO and was Executive Committee member on the Santa Barbara County Consortium for CME, supporting dermatopathology academic activity on the Central Coast of California. Rebecca also assisted in the manuscript preparation of Morphologic Analysis of Dry Bone Specimens for publication in the International Journal of Paleopathology.

academic AFFILIATION

Rebecca is a member of the International Cardio-Oncology Society and served on the Executive Committee for Lymphedema Seminars. In affiliation with the Hearst Cancer Resource CenterCentral Coast Medical Association and the National Lymphedema Network, the committee supports healthcare professionals regarding lymphatic dysfunction and the management of lymphedema. She also guest lectured at Cuesta College Human Anatomy Lab.

Rebecca instructed the American Cancer Society + Arroyo Grande Community Hospital outreach training program for the newly diagnosed and presented a lymphatic dysfunction case at the Sixth Annual International National Lymphedema Network Conference.

FluidFIT PerformanceLAB

Founder

Mindy Esau is a seasoned clinician and expert in human biomechanics, with 30+ years of experience in movement, fitness education, and rehabilitative therapy. As Founder of FluidFIT PerformanceLAB, she combines exercise science, physical therapy, and lymph drainage to deliver transformative results.

With over 50,000 hours of hands-on rehabilitative care and holding an MS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology, Mindy has developed and implemented innovative fitness and rehabilitation programs for over two decades. Her certifications include NASM, Mobility Fitness Academy, and comprehensively trained in Stott Pilates, TRX, Yogafit, and Schwinn Cycling. She is also a nationally recognized presenter and Program Specialist for FitPro Programming, known for making science-based concepts accessible and actionable for diverse audiences.

Mindy’s expertise spans rehabilitation, sports medicine, functional strength, mobility training, Barre, Pilates, and cycling. Her work bridges the gap between fitness education and rehabilitative recovery, shaping the future of health and fitness through science-driven, results-oriented programs.

rehabilitative MEDICINE

Mindy began providing clinical physical therapy in 1995 and continues to contract outpatient and home rehabilitative care. She was the clinical aquatic program director for orthopedic rehabilitation as well as the fitness director for multiple corporations, including working with professional athletes from the 49ers, Broncos, and 76ers, as well as celebrities + musicians. Mindy has empowered countless individuals with a variety of ailments to recover and later opened a private boutique fitness studio.

academic AFFILIATION

Mindy is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and affiliated with the American College of Sports MedicineAmerican Council on Exercise, and IDEA Health and Fitness Association. Mindy presents academic sessions on Neuroplasticity and has instructed back/shoulder rehabilitation workshops throughout California for 30+ years. Additionally, Mindy instructed Human Anatomy at Las Positas College.

“The human body is designed to perform, adapt, and heal; through intelligent movement and therapeutic modalities, we can restore our resilient machines to their fullest thriving potential.”

Mindy Esau
FluidFIT PerformanceLAB Founder