Our Team

ALEX VILLANUEVA (OT, CLT)

Lead Lymph Therapist

Alex is a licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) & founder of Lympha Villa.

He previously led the lymphedema therapy program at Glendale Memorial & provided expert lymphatic care at Henry Mayo Newhall’s outpatient lymphedema therapy clinic.

Frustrated by the limitations of traditional lymphatic care, Alex founded Lympha Villa to create something better, where the client experience always comes first.

Certified & trained by the Norton school, the gold standard in lymphatic healthcare education, he delivers Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and lymphedema treatment with precision & clinical integrity.

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LEAHMAY CASTILLO (OTD, CLT)

Staff Lymph Therapist

Leahmay brings a calm, confident presence to every session, combining skilled Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) with thoughtful, attentive care.

With a strong background in rehabilitation and a deep focus on lymphatic health, she supports clients through recovery, maintenance, and long-term wellness with professionalism and genuine warmth.

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MARTINA RICABAR (MS)

Office Manager

As Office Manager at Lympha Villa, she handles insurance verification, scheduling, claim submissions, provider follow-ups, & general clinic operations to ensure a smooth a supportive client experience.

She holds an M.S. in Kinesiology from CSU Fullerton where she received special training and mentorship from experts in the fields of kinesiology and public health.