The comprehensive medical Mastitis care at FLOW is unlike any other practice in East Tennessee.

Mastitis is no longer considered a single condition. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine recognizes it as a spectrum of breast inflammation, spanning from plugged/clogged ducts all the way to bacterial mastitis and complex fluid collections like an abscess. What starts as discomfort and a firm spot can escalate quickly — and having the right support early makes all the difference.

At FLOW, we now offer a fully individualized approach to mastitis care. Depending on what you need, your care plan may include:

• Same or next-day appointment — direct access means no waiting to see if it "gets bad enough"
• Personalized education on conservative measures backed by evidence, including lymphatic massage and proper cold therapy techniques to calm the inflammatory process
• Therapeutic breast ultrasound — our newest in-office tool for targeting inflammation directly
• KT Taping of the breast for additional symptom relief when appropriate
• Antibiotics when clinically indicated, prescribed directly by your physician
• Rapid imaging facilitation if needed — no fragmented referral process

Not every patient needs every intervention — that's the point. We assess where you are on the spectrum and build your care around that, adjusting as you heal.

All of this is covered under a single 7-day episode of care. No wondering whether you should call. No paying again at each follow-up. Just seamless, physician-led support from first concern to resolution.

If you're ever worried about a plugged duct, breast pain, or any sign of mastitis — please reach out. We want to see you early, when it's easiest to treat.

And if you have a breastfeeding friend, family member, or colleague who could benefit from this kind of care, we would be so grateful if you'd share FLOW with them. Word of mouth from patients who know us is the most meaningful way we grow.