Lymphatic Drainage Accelerate your post-surgery recovery, stimulate lymph flow, reduce swelling, and detoxify the body with specialized manual lymphatic drainage at our spa. Our skilled therapists employ gentle, targeted techniques to reduce swelling, enhance healing, and promote optimal lymphatic circulation. Experience faster recovery, improved scar healing, and a renewed sense of well-being. Book a post-surgery lymphatic drainage session to support your healing journey today.
Manual lymphatic drainage MLD is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues, The lymphatic system is not a closed circuit, has no central pump and flows in one direction it is therefore slow and sporadic.
Due to the presence of valves, the lymph does not flow backwards along the vessels. Fluid can leak back into the interstitial space and can create edema if there excessive hydrostatic pressure within the lymph vessels. The lymphatic system is like "Cinderella" it cleanse the body of bacteria, cellular debris, excess of water proteins and waste from the connective tissue and returns it to the blood at the subclavian veins to be later eliminated bi the kidneys. Are you curious about how Manual Lymph Drainage works?
This specialized massage technique applies gentle pressure, less than 9 ounces per square inch, while the client lies in an anatomical position. The therapist uses rhythmic circular movements and pumping techniques with both hands to stimulate the flow of lymph, directing the light movements toward the lymph nodes.
The beauty of lymphatic drainage for detoxification lies in its simplicity and its ability to contribute to overall well-being. This type of massage can be targeted to specific points or used for a full body massage, with different lengths of time depending on the area or areas being worked on. For example, a single area such as a limb, abdomen, head, or Half body may require a minute session, while a full body massage may last 90 minutes. The body has two main Lymphatic watersheds: the vertical watershed, which separates the right and left sides of the body, and the horizontal watershed, which separates the upper and lower body at the waist area.
