What results may I see or feel?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage or MLD optimises the functioning of your lymphatic system increasing lymph flow which may lead to less excess fluid surrounding your tissues (oedema).

  • It is deeply relaxing

  • Decongestive (removes lymphedema, which is protein-rich lymph)

  • Promotes the bodies own healing mechanisms for fractures, sprains and pain management

  • Can improve many chronic conditions such as chronic fatigue, sinusitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and scleroderma.

  • May strengthen the immune system as part of “detox” treatment, by increasing the lymphatic flow.

  • Can be used to speed cosmetic surgery recovery

  • Reduces puffy eyes, blocked ears, nose & throat complains

  • Reduces headaches due to fluid build up

Contraindications

With all contraindications and precautions, seek medical advice before treatment. Before any treatment starts we go through a comprehensive health history, so if you are unsure please feel free to book

Absolute contraindications

Acute inflammation as a result of bacteria, virus or poisons.
Malignant tumours
Thrombosis (blood clots) - they can dislodge and become free floating
Major heart complications

Precautions

Kidney problems
Thyroid problems
Medications
Chemotherapy
Removed spleen
With all contraindications and precautions, seek medical advice before treatment.

Additional lymphoedema services,

Use of Tape to aid lymphatic drainage post MLD session

Use of Tape to aid lymphatic drainage post MLD session

Improve your wellbeing and health with MLD.

MLD helps our bodies by stimulating the bodies immune system and helping to keep the environment around our cells healthy. This gentle technique is relaxing but may also help with a wide range of conditions such as

Lymphoedema & lipodema - treatment and maintenance using complete decongestive therapy

Surgical - Post-mastectomy/Post-hysterectomy, Varicose vein, Pre/Post-surgery

Neurological - Chronic pain, migraines, tension headaches, stress reaction, multiple sclerosis

Skin conditions - acne, eczema, leg ulcers burns and scars

Ear, nose and throat - Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Ménière’s disease

Other - Constipation, Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue, Toxic poisoning, Scleroderma, IBS, immune system strengthening.

Manual lymphatic drainage massage should be gentle and pain free

Manual lymphatic drainage massage should be gentle and pain free