Manual Lymphatic Drainage

What it does…

  • Your lymph system filters and removes excess waste in the body filtering out viruses, bacteria and toxins that can cause disease. A healthy lymph system is your first line of defense against illness.

  • Maintains fluid balance, which aides in inflammatory issues, an underlying factor in many diseases

  • aides the digestive system by absorbing fat and fatty acids

  • Improves elimination

  • Aides in healing from COVID-19, especially those who are suffering long-haulers

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Massage ~

Lymph normally beats 10-20 per minute, but with Lymphatic drainage massage it is increased to 100-200 beats per minute which…

  • activates & accelerates fluid circulation

  • drains toxins, proteins & fats

  • stimulates and supports the immune system by flushing cellular debris (toxins) both preventively, as well as chronic conditions, such as: inflammation, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, bronchitis, headaches, sinus congestion, etc…

  • stimulates the parasympathetic system ~ helping with nervous disorders, stress, depression & sleeping disorders

  • reduces pain by alleviating tissue fluid stagnation caused by Covid and other illnesses, injuries, surgeries (pre & post) or a sedentary lifestyle

  • improves digestion, elimination, energy, sleep & eczema

  • Helps with glowing skin

  • It acts like a garbage collector, filtering out anything that threatens our well-being.

  • *Recent studies have shown that a healthy lymphatic system improves Long Haulers Covid, hair growth, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s.

Factors that impede the lymphatic system ~

  • A sedentary lifestyle ~(sitting for long periods of time)

  • ✦ Poor diet

  • ✦ Lack of hydration

  • ✦ Medications

  • ✦ Surgeries ~ (especially multiple surgeries in the same area)

  • ✦ Direction of incisional scar

  • ✦ Bra straps and tight underwear

The Difference Between Massage Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Massage-

The lymph system sits superficially, right below the skin, and considered “the subtle waters of the body”. The technique used is a pump, stretch and release motion. Using a very light touch without much oil, slightly stretching the skin in a rhythmic method towards the major lymph nodes of the body. Repetitions are important depending on how stagnant the lymphatic fluid is and how much exposure the client has had with lymphatic drainage. It’s recommended that unless you have had regular MLD sessions that you start slowly so that the body can adjust to the release of toxins gradually.