Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). This is a slow rhythmical massage style treatment that cleans up the tissue and reduces swelling. This is a total body detox.
Manual Lymph Drainage aims to redirect fluid from swollen areas to healthy lymphatic vessels, transporting it back to the normal circulatory system . With gentle, light but precise hand movements applied to the skin, the therapists exerts different intensities of pressure to increase the activity of normal lymphatic vessels. This encourages the fluid away from congested areas by bypassing ineffective or injured lymph vessels.
The treatment is very gentle and a typical session will involve drainage of the neck, trunk, and the affected extremity (in that order), lasting approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
The technique was pioneered by Doctor Emil Vodder in the 1930s for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and other immune disorders.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) has many applications including reducing swelling after injury and surgery. MLD gives the lymphatic system, which is our body’s defence system, a great boost particularly important as we approach the cold & flu season.
While Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD) is one of the cornerstones of treating Lymphoedema, MLD is a treatment in its own right, focused on other conditions.
There are very few absolute contraindications to Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therefore it can be used in treatments of many pathologies. It can be used in a potent way to activate the lymphatic system especially when the transport capacity is reduced because of surgery, scar tissue or trauma.
Indications for Lymphatic Drainage are
Post trauma swelling e.g. sprain, whiplash, hematoma
Post surgical swelling e.g. facelift, liposuction, breast reduction or augmentation, Joint replacement surgery
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Scleroderma
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
Migraine / Sinus headaches
Cellulite
Palliative care
Pain Control / General relaxation
Lipedema
Detoxification / Enhanced Immune Function
Price range €65