Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a powerful holistic therapy designed to detoxify & support the body’s immune function

What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD), is a gentle and rhythmic technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. Unlike traditional massage, MLD uses technique works along the lymphatic pathways using light, precise, repetitive hand movements to stretch skin over the underlying tissue. The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy immune system and helps eliminate toxins, waste, and excess fluids from the body.

Why do I need Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

For general wellness, recommend MLD monthly. If you sit at a desk all day, or lead an inactive lifestyle, MLD could benefit you. If you have recently undergone surgery, or are preparing for a procedure, MLD could play a big role in your recovery process. If you’re experiencing chronic headaches, allergies, sluggishness, swelling, digestive issues, or other inflammatory conditions, MLD could benefit you.

Unlike the circulatory system which relies on heart pumping, circulating blood, lymphatic system has no pump. Lymph is propelled in one direction when lymph vessels contract by way of muscular movement etc. A sluggish lymph system can lead to various symptoms such as fatigue, stiffness, bloating, frequent illnesses, and puffy face or eyes. This can be caused by a lack of movement, dehydration, obesity, or lymphatic dysfunction For post-op care, MLD helps reduce swelling and can increase mobility during recovery.

How MLD can help Lymphedema?

Manual lymphatic drainage massage can be used as part of a treatment for lymphedema (Stage 1), an accumulation of fluid that can occur after the removal of or damage to the lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. MLD can help to reduce swelling and discomfort associated with lymphedema, and may also help to improve the range of motion and quality of life for those who suffer from this condition. If you do not need CDT(complete Decongestive Therapy) or previously completed, we can discuss your maintenance options.

Conditions it may support

Lipedema

Lymphedema

Edema due to pregnancy, digestive stress, sedentary lifestyle, medications

Pre surgery preparation and post surgery swelling

Fibrotic tissue prevention after surgery

Auto immune disorders

Chronic fatigue or pain

Fibromyalgia

Neuropathy

Nervous system stress, anxiety

General detox

Contraindication

Acute cellulitis

Untreated Heart Failure

Kidney disease

Malignant tumor(Cancer)

Untreated DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Fever

Manual Lymph drainage for Body & face

As a non-invasive, rhythmic movement of the tissue to facilitate lymph flow, this session is highly relaxing and provides exceptional health benefits to the systems of the body. Using a combination of lymphatic massage techniques followed by Swedish massage to facilitate circulation, this massage is the ultimate way to detox and relax at the same time. Detoxify your body, increase immune system, reduce swelling or inflammation.

MLD - Post-Surgical

Pre-op MLD treatment recommended before surgery. Manual lymph drainage will increase the reabsorption of excess protein, cellular debris and waste products in the interstitial spaces of the dermis. This will reduce potential post operative inflammation and possibility of infection.to help prep the body for faster healing & after surgery to reduce edema, swelling & inflammation. Post-op MLD treatment recommended 4~6 weeks after your surgery. Manual lymph drainage will reroute lymphatic fluids into non affected areas and helps to reabsorb waste products caused by surgery. The main benefit is the reduction of bruising and post surgical edema, resulting in a speedier healing process.

MLD - Oncology

Oncology massage is specialized approach designed to provide comfort, reduce symptoms, improve overall quality of life while undergoing cancer treatment. This is a modification of massage techniques in order to work safely with the effects of cancer and its treatment. It can be done on those in active treatment, recovery or survivorship. Many cancer treatments require immediate as well as long term massage modifications. Adaptations will be done keeping in mind peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, low blood cell count, bone pain, lymphedema, removal of lymph nodes, medical devices, etc. to mention a few. These clinical considerations can and will regularly change depending on the stage of the treatment. Therefore it is essential of clients to provide detailed information as possible about their health history.

To address scar tissue, prompting healing, mobility post surgery for Scar tissue mobilization, reduce swelling and move the fluid for Lymphedema management.

60min /$150 90min/$225

Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Dr. Vodder Technique

Note : Depending on your health history and goals, this session may require a sperate consultation. Please contact me to have a free consultation.

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