Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Service Description

A gentle therapy to stimulate the lymphatic and immune system. Benefits include elimination of extracellular debris from the body, speeding up recovery from illnesses such as the flu and Covid, injury, or surgery. It is also deeply relaxing and one treatment can provide an overall sense of lightness and well-being. Clients remain fully clothed and no oil or lotion is used during the session. Specific conditions that MLD can help include illnesses and conditions tied to the immune system, edema, pre-surgical prep, post-operative swelling and fibrosis, torn or strained tendons or ligaments, knee and hip injuries or replacement. MLD often helps certain physical issues that have no known origin. To maximize the effects of MLD, it is recommended that a series of sessions be scheduled back to back, 3 to 5 days in a row, followed by weekly or bi-weekly visits, for maintenance or until symptoms subside. Single sessions are recommended for maintenance and follow-up. During treatment the client is fully clothed and no oils or lotion are used. I evaluate and treat each person as an integrated totality and use gentle, non-invasive techniques. MLD can be a standalone treatment or may be combined with CST or received following focused cupping.