What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle massage to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the body tissue. The technique is light with gentle pressure mobilising fluid toward the lymphatic sites, with varying degrees of pressure in the actual sites (chest, neck, pelvis, axilla (armpit), inguinal (groin) region) and in association with the blood vessels of the intestines.

PRICES:  45mins half body treatment £45  - 1hr full body treatment  £60  -  90mins full body with reflexology  £85   --Discounts given for post op block bookings--

Who can benefit from Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for most people, with a lymph condition or not, as it helps to stimulate your immune system and circulatory system, giving you an overall health boost. Overcoming or recovering from a stressful event, whether physical or emotional, will provide both a relaxing and therapeutic benefit. It assists:

  • To reduce inflammation and swelling and to aid recovery
  • Particular techniques encourage the flow of lymph movement, to move and drain congestion at lymphatic sites and to stimulate circulation, such as a health condition or as a response to post-surgery when recovery can be slow & painful
  • Lymphatic Massage is gentle, relaxes the nervous system and aids the immune system. It is particularly beneficial for those recovering from respiratory infections, chronic fatigue, and also for the physically inactive; or recuperation from long illness or surgery; and ongoing rehabilitation such as cancer treatment plan
  • Beneficial after the 1st week of recovery from body contour liposuction to prevent build up of fluid and toxins in the lymphatic system and reduce discomfort and bruising
  • It is effective as part of a detox health plan which may include dietary changes and supporting stop smoking/alcohol treatments

Who cannot be treated?

Contraindications for Lymphatic Drainage Massage are Oedema that is the result of kidney failure, heart failure, liver disease, local infection, blood clots and DVT (Deep vein thrombosis). Acute infectious inflammatory disease and fever. Active cancer patients or an undiagnosed lump.

What to expect during a lymphatic massage?

A history is taken at the beginning of each appointment so the treatment can be correctly tailored to your particular needs. Most of the major lymphatic sites are gently worked upon, although this will depend on the person’s symptoms and requirements. Lymphatic massage is a light and gentle therapy, and a person can expect to feel comfortable and relaxed. As toxins are aided to leave the body, increased urination after a treatment is a healthy by-product. Most patients feel ‘lighter’ in body with an increase in energy. If a person is detoxing, there may be a temporary increase in skin outbreaks or nausea as the stimulated liver flushes out extra toxins. Drinking more water aids this natural process.

Post surgery clients: It is recommend to have weekly treatments to help you feel better quickly. Please get in touch to schedule your lymphatic drainage at the same time when you book your surgery date, this way I can guarantee availability (average waitlist is 3 weeks for new clients) and we can set up a plan to aid your recovery faster.

-PLEASE note I do not offer a mobile service-

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