What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

Described as "One of the best secrets on the health and beauty scene" Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a very gentle, light, rhythmic form of massage based on precise techniques and pressure. MLD's intensively relaxing effect masks the strength of the treatment itself. Specific and gentle movements of the skin stimulate and increase the rate of removal of waste products, toxins and excess fluids from body tissue. 
​MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE IS PRIMARY THERAPY FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE:
- Lymphedema, Lipoedema
- Pre and Post Liposuction
- Pre and Post orthopaedic surgeries 
​- Pre and Post Plastic Surgery and breast reconstruction 
- Long COVID-19 symptoms, post-viral fatigue
- Detoxification: oestrogens, medications, mould, heavy metals and other environmental toxins 
- Water retention (perimenopause, menopause/HRT)
- Inflammatory conditions: RA, OA
- Oedema as a result of cancer (palliative care)
- Pregnancy (swollen ankles, legs,  arms, puffy face)
- IBS, SIBO, Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic conditions such as MS and Fibromyalgia
- Hay Fever, Sinusitis, Migraines, Head injuries, brain fog
- Natural Anti-Aging 
 The lymphatic system is an important part of our immune system and is designed to assist in the removal of waste products from the cells. Unlike the circulation of the blood, there is no pump (the heart); instead the lymphatic system has to rely on muscular movement to assist circulation. This system can become very sluggish, not least because of our sedentary lifestyles, resulting in a build-up of stagnant lymph.  As the lymphatic system is part of the immune system, improved health and increase energy is one of the most important benefits of MLD massage.

  • MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE helps to drain excess fluid from the tissues of the body
  • MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE can help to reduce pain by its action on the nervous system
  • MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE aids relaxation by its action on the nervous system and muscles
  • MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE renews, nourishes, strengthens and regenerates the cells, removes waste products, and strengthens the immune system
What Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help with:
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Oestrogen Detoxification: Unclog the Flow
We often think of hormones as purely chemical messengers, but their function is deeply dependent on the body's lymph/fluid dynamics. When lymphatic flow slows down, oestrogen can become trapped in tissue. This creates a hidden congestion that affects everything from mood and weight gain (particularly around the belly and hips) to fertility and inflammation. FIND OUT MORE:
Post-viral Fatigue syndrome may result from damage to olfactory sensory neurones, causing an increased resistance to cerebrospinal fluid outflow and further leading to congestion of the glymphatic (glial lymphatic) system with subsequent toxic buildup within the central nervous system.          
National Institute of Health suggests that a specific manual lymphatic drainage intervention may help to reduce fatigue symptoms related to Long COVID and other viral infections. 
MLD has been shown to increase lymph flow, affect autonomic tone, reduce systemic inflammation, and alleviate pain. 
MLD can assist in recovery from respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia 
Lymphedema:  it is abnormal swelling that develops when the lymphatic system is damaged or overwhelmed and can’t clear lymph fluid fast enough, causing it to build up. Complete
Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is usually used to support decongestion and lymph drainage and includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage, compression garments, exercise and skin care. FIND OUT MORE 
Lipoedema: Lipoedema is a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the legs and sometimes in the arms. It occurs almost exclusively in women and can be painful to touch. Unlike normal weight gain, lipoedema looks and feels different from ordinary fat. Other signs of lipoedema include easy bruising, pain and tenderness, painful joints FIND OUT MORE 
Detoxing/weight loss: Detox support will become the norm for optimizing vitality and make our bodies more resilient to aging induced oxidative stress.
​Specific and gentle movements of the skin stimulate and increase the rate of removal of waste products, toxins and excess fluid from the body’s tissues resulting in clearer and cleaner skin, reduced puffiness around the eyes, reduced cellulite, reduced fluid retention, improved skin tone, has a tonic effect on intestinal peristalsis, which in turn aids digestion.
​Post cosmetic surgery swellings - speeding up recovery

Inflammation, swellings, bruising, fibrosis are the common symptoms after cosmetic surgeries like breast augmentation, eyelid, face and neck lifts, liposuction, rhinoplasty, etc. 
The time it takes for the skin to recover can differ from person to person due to many factors such as age, general health, lifestyle etc, however, Manual Lymphatic drainage with DEEP OSCILLATION® makes the healing process MUCH faster. FIND OUT MORE
EMBRACE MOTHERHOOD WITH EASE: PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

Pregnancy is a beautiful, transformative journey that places incredible demands on a woman's body. As the body nurtures new life, all body systems work overtime, and the lymphatic system—the body's essential drainage and waste removal network, becomes overwhelmed. Prenatal lymphatic drainage, a specialised, light massage provides profound support for your body through all pregnancy. FIND OUR MORE 
​Fibromyalgia
Manual Lymphatic Drainage stroking techniques reduce fibromyalgia pain. Slow skin-stretching, pumping techniques returns pooled blood and interstitial fluid back into the circulatory system, thus increasing blood flow to the body.  The receptors in the skin send the impulses to the brain. When inhibitory cells in the brain receives the impulses, they passes this on as an inhibition. That causes an inhibition of the pain and pain transmission.
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Skin disorders: acne, eczema, rosacea
Your skin is more than just a protective layer — it’s your body’s largest detox organ and a living reflection of what’s happening beneath the surface.

A healthy lymphatic system is crucial for skin health because it removes waste and toxins from the skin's deepest layer. When the system is sluggish, toxins build up, causing inflammation and issues like acne, eczema, and loss of skin tone. Supporting the lymphatic system can improve circulation and promote clearer, healthier and younger looking skin. ​
Varicose veins

MLD is an adjunctive method of chronic venous disease (CVD) therapy and significantly decreases the degree of disease severity and foot and lower limb volume as well as improving patients quality of life. MLD before surgery of varicose veins improves the effect of the surgical treatment and decreases anxiety and depressive states caused by varicose veins.
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