MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Benefits:
- Lymphedema reduction and maintenance
- Accelerate healing after surgery
- Prevent fibrotic tissue after surgery
- Immune system support
- Reduce swelling and water retention
- Relieve heavy legs
- Reduce bloating and constipation
- Maximize tissue oxygenation and nutrient delivery
- Expedite sports recovery
- Aid in detoxification
- Decongestion and sinus relief
What do treatment plans typically look like?
Post-Surgical
3 x week for 2 weeks
then 2 x week
until swelling resolves
Second Trimester
& Postpartum
weekly
General Wellness
& Immune Support
monthly
Sports Recovery
& Injuries
weekly
or 3 x week if actively training for/after event
daily in acute phase
then weekly in maintenance phase
Active lymphedema
(Your insurance provider will have more details on session coverage, including decongestive bandaging and compression garments)
Suitable for:
This treatment is suitable for anyone aiming to improve wellbeing. Whether you have lymphedema, have just had surgery, are pregnant or postpartum, injured, a training or competing athlete, a model, bloated, constipated, facing menopause, or PMS.
Considerations:
This therapy typically has no negative side effects. On rare occasions patients report feeling dizzy or nauseated after a session (toxins are moving) this typically resolves on its own without need for further care.
Lymphatic Drainage is contraindicated for anyone with: infections bacterial/viral/fungus, thrombosis, and heart, kidney or liver failure.
If you are receiving any cancer treatment, we request a referral letter from your doctor. It is essential to have this treatment done with a specialist to achieve the full benefits and avoid complications.
American Cancer Society
“Lymph fluid that collects in the skin can keep nutrients from reaching the cells, interfere with wound healing, and lead to infections. Lymphedema can be treated, and is more likely to respond to treatment if it's diagnosed and treated early. Ask to be referred to a certified lymphedema therapist."
Real Self
89% Worth it rating
Plastic surgeon Dr. Laurie Casas has made lymphatic massage a requirement for post-op recovery... she studied 13 different cosmetic surgery procedures, patients who had lymphatic massage were completely healed within 6–12 weeks, compared to 9–18 months for patients who didn’t receive massages.
“Many have their liposuction patients begin lymphatic massages the day after surgery... In addition to releasing fluid, it also helps to "prevent fibrosis, contour irregularities and lumps and bumps," adds Christian Subbio, MD, a plastic surgeon."
Based on Science
Manual lymphatic drainage is a scientifically proven technique which has evolved from Dr Vodder’s original technique. Our method follows his guidelines and involves gentle rhythmic strokes and specific compressions. Its main goal is to stimulate the lymph nodes, manipulating the lymph vessels in a highly specific manner, guiding the lymph flow back to the blood circulation, preventing blockages and stagnation, helping to flush out water excess and toxins and metabolic waste.
It is highly recommended if you are feeling tired or puffy, suffering from hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, or simply have difficulties getting back on track and need extra help to achieve your goals faster. The lymphatic system is the body’s first line of defense and plays an important role for our immune system in transporting proteins, lipids and hormones around, while fighting off viruses, bacteria, cancer cells and other harmful toxins.
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and circulatory system. Composed of a vast network of vessels and nodes, the lymphatic system is responsible for collecting and draining metabolic waste, edema, toxins and water excess. By stimulating the lymph nodes and pushing the lymph fluid towards the heart, it will return into the blood stream, and be passed through the body's filtration and elimination pathways.
During this process, water intake is essential.
The body filters out about 4 liters of water a day (more for athletes and post-surgical patients), into the tissue space surrounding the cells. The lymphatic system is responsible for the absorption of 90% of this fluid. That’s why it is so important to keep the flow moving.