Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
What is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
A Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle, rhythmical massage treatment performed by a specially trained lymphatic massage therapist to stimulate the circulation of lymph fluid around the body. This helps to rapidly speed up the removal of wastes and toxins from a sluggish lymphatic system
What to expect from a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
As with any treatment, you will get most benefit if you give yourself enough time to get to your appointment, so you can settle and begin to relax before your treatment starts.
Lymphatic drainage massage takes place in a heated room. Warmth is an important factor in increasing lymphatic flow. You are also likely to be more relaxed if you're not cold. Your therapist will usually carry out lymphatic drainage massage with you on a massage table, while you're draped in discreetly placed towels.
Your therapist will work her way up from your feet. Lymphatic drainage massage uses very light pressure, as well as long, gentle, rhythmic strokes and soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. The main lymph nodes are in the neck, armpits and groin.
Lymphatic drainage can leave you feeling exhausted. You may want to have a lay down, or at the very least, a very undemanding schedule for the rest of the day. Give your body time to ease back into activity.
Lymphatic drainage is about flushing out your system, so may also leave you feeling really thirsty, so you’ll need to be drinking plenty of water to allow the process to work.
One of the other things you can do for your lymphatic system is to be more active. Even the most gentle of activity will help encourage a healthy lymph flow, as movement of the muscles exerts pressure on the lymphatic vessels and keeps them moving.
What are the benefits of a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
A lymphatic drainage massage is commonly used for its ability to:
Fight off infection.
Speed up healing and recovery from the cold and flu.
Reduce water retention.
Boost weight loss.
Improve cellulite, skin swelling, scar tissue, acne, and stretch marks.
Reduce stress and fatigue.
Help with post exercise recovery.
Do I have to do anything before my treatment?
Please bath or shower on the day of your treatment and exfoliate your skin well. Please do not apply any creams or lotions to your skin.
Do I have to do anything after my treatment?
You’ll need to be drinking plenty of water in order for the process to work. Lymphatic drainage is all about flushing out your system, so drinking water is imperative to the success of the treatment.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
All courses need to be paid in full in advance of treatment.
