
What is Lymphatic Drainage?
Lymphatic drainage is an advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialized and gentle
pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This touch has been refered to as "feather-lite"
and is pressure equal to the weight of a dime. This stimulates the lymphatic vessel substances vital to the defense
of the body, and removes waste products.
What are the benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
- Lymph drainage is used to treat a wide range of conditions such as:
- Toxic build-up of edema and fluid retention (puffy ankles, legs, eyes, bloating).
- Cellulite and excess weight.
- Constipation and other digestive disorders.
- Glandular fever, ME (Chronic Fatigue), Migraine, Sinus, Hay Fever, Acne, Roscea and other skin conditions, Scar tissue
(old and new)
- Stress, Anxiety, Tension.
- Recurring infections (cold, flu, ear, chest).
- Pre and post operative cases (cosmetic surgery, cancer or where lymph nodes have been removed or have been impaired in
some way).
The benefits of Lymphatic drainage are considerable and are particularly relevant in today’s environment. Stress
and deficient immune systems make many people susceptible to contagious disease and viral infections. The lymphatic system
plays a vital role in the body by regulating the immune system. When the lymphatic system is blocked, lymphatic fluid builds
up and stagnates causing the entire system to become toxic.
Lymphatic Drainage clears blockage, eliminates metabolic wastes and toxins from the body, transports and
increase metabolic effeminacy, all adding to the reductions of excess fluid and assisting weight reduction calming effect
on the nervous system and helps relieve stress and tension.
Lymphatic Drainage is also a very successful beauty treatment for the face, improving the appearance and
reducing puffiness. It helps rejuvenate collagen fibers and slow the aging process.
A lymphatic drainage session can last from twenty minutes to about an hour. A pre-treatment consultation
is required.
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