
Lymphatic Drainage Services
Conditions that could benefit from receiving Lymphatic Drainage – MLD
Cosmetic Surgery
Lymphatic therapy provides non-invasive and natural pain relief after liposuction, tummy tucks, face lift, BBL, breast reduction or implant surgery.
Pre-Surgery Benefits Of MLD
- Detoxifies / clears the tissues
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Prepares the tissues for surgery by draining excess fluids from the cells
- Stimulates the immune system
Post-Surgery Benefits of MLD
- Decreases pain and inflammation
- Reduces swelling and bruising
- Softens scar tissue
- Speeds up healing
- Promotes relaxation
** it is advisable to have between 4 to 8 sessions for maximum results.
Treat Autoimmune Diseases
It makes sense to receive MLD/Lymphatic massage to boost your immune system, thereby helping your body AND your brain to stay healthy!
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Lymph fluids contain T-cells, the so called “killer cells”, plus a variety of lymphocytes/white blood cells that make up an important part of our defense system. They circulate once every 24 hours through our body, picking up and destroying viruses, bacteria, cancer cells, toxins, cellular debris, and foreign substances in the body. HOWEVER, Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) can speed this up to 15 times as fast.
Lymphedema
An accumulation of fluids, proteins and fat due to a dysfunction or damage in the lymphatic system.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Sometimes other, non-cancer related, reasons like severe trauma to the area, severe burns, or certain vascular surgeries like vein stripping or radiofrequency ablation (an electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a defective vein, effectively closing it) may cause damage to the lymphatic system.
Detoxifying
Enhance your health and support the removal of toxins from your body.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
COST
50 Minute MLD $160
80 Minute MLD $215
WHAT IS LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?
The Lymphatic System consists of vessels, ducts and nodes and is closely connected to the cardiovascular system. It is often referred to as an ”internal cleaning system for the whole body”. It is vital for the maintenance of human life because if it fails to function correctly, excessive fluids and toxins build up causing the body pain, loss of energy, infection and disease. During the complex transportation process, the lymph fluid is cleaned, concentrated and filtered by one of the 600-700 lymph nodes located around the body. They also produce a certain type of white blood cell, namely lymphocytes, which is why the lymphatic system is vital to immunity.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Designed by Dr’s Emil and Estrid Vodder in Europe, MLD can improve and facilitate the movement of lymphatic fluid from the body’s tissues into the lymphatic vessels, soothe and calm the nervous system, as well as provide pain relief.
CONDITIONS THAT COULD BENEFIT:
- Fluid Retention
- Edema resulting from sprains, muscle & sports injuries
- Arthritis
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sinusitis
- Fatigue
- Cellulite
- Aches and pains
- Headaches
- Tension and Stress
- Digestive problems
- Post Surgery
WHAT IS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE?
MLD is a gentle and rhythmic massage that mimics the movement patterns of the lymphatic system. MLD uses a specific rhythm and pressure to direct and move initial lymphatics and stimulate vessel contraction to reduce edema. MLD is a gentle massage approach that stimulates the flow of lymph and interstitial fluid using a rhythmic pumping technique to stimulate flow in the direction the fluid should be moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any side effects associated with MLD?
How do I know if my lymphatic system is clogged?
Is MLD painful?
Lymphatic drainage or lymphatic massage is a very gentle, hands on technique and should not be uncomfortable.
Will MLD physically push fluid out of my body?
NO. It's alarming that I've heard a number of people say they've had "lymphatic drainage" performed while standing with someone physically pushing fluid out of their incisions. Not only is this medically dangerous, but it's out of the scope of practice for massage therapy, and more than that, is NOT ACTUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE.
Can MLD help get rid of bruising?
Yes. Bruises are an accumulation of cellular debris and old red blood cells in the tissue. MLD significantly reduces healing time for bruises by cleansing the extracellular spaces where these substances are trapped.
How do I find the right manual lymph drainage therapist for me?
Manual lymph drainage is a form of manual therapy. The strokes performed are very specific and have to follow the anatomy of the lymphatic system. Lymph drainage based on the teachings of Dr.Vodder have been proven the most effective and are recognized in the medical community all over the world. Your therapist should have attended a school who teaches this method and holds regularly review classes for their graduates for stroke reviews and sharing of the newest knowledge in the field of lymphatic studies.
I have never heard of lymphatic drainage massage. Where did it originate?
The original method of lymphatic drainage massage (also known as manual lymph drainage or MLD) was developed by Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife in the 1930s, in Europe. MLD is very popular in Europe, especially Germany. Other types of lymphatic drainage massage have also gained popularity since that time.
What Happens during a MLD treatment?
The session begins, in a private and warm room, with taking details of your medical history and the reason for your visit. You will be asked to lie down on a therapist table and appropriate covering will be placed over you—to ensure complete modesty and comfort.
The treatment commences at the neck to clear the area and “make space” for lymph fluid to be drawn there, and subsequently processed through the lymphatic duct, for re-entry into the circulatory system.
The next part of the sequence will depend entirely on the particular needs of the individual. Your practitioner will assess your lymphatic circulation and determine the best pathways for draining lymphatic stagnation for your individual needs.
Depending on the treatment, the session will last 50-80 minutes.
MLD is NOT a form of massage.