Treatment description and therapist thoughts
Lymphatic drainage should not be confused with traditional massage as it is very different. It involves a lot of flowing gentle skin stretching movement. This is done to aid the lymphatic system, in its removal of waste products. In todays society we often eat a lot of processed foods, do not drink enough water, and do not exercise as we should.
All of this leads to build up of toxic products in our bodies. Our lymph system becomes sluggish and the accumulation of waste products in the body results in tiredness, a lack of energy and increased illness. This treatment is designed to help the lymphatic system clear and get back to optimal efficiency
Benefits
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Relaxes the sympathetic nervous system.
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Helps boost immune system.
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Relieves headaches and sinus congestion.
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Reduction of stress hormones
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Stimulation of the lymphatic system
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Pain reduction
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Improved circulation
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Relieves anxiety.
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Improved energy
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Have more confidence.
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Improved self-awareness
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Greater ability to manage daily stress.
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Improved sleep and relaxation
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Improved Skin tone
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Helps the body detox from hangover, bloating or toxic build-up from modern life.
Therapists
Rachel and Natalie
Contra-indications
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Lymphoma or other cancers
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Lymphodema.
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Lymph node removal
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Swollen Lymph nodes
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infections
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Oedema
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Lymphangitis (lymph node infections)
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High risk of blood clots
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Acute Phlebitis
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Acute inflammation
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Acute Renal failure
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Kidney problems
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Auto-immune diseases
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Chemotherapy
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Pregnancy
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Menstruation/ Endometriosis/ polycystic Ovaries
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Cortisone injections
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Hypotension
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Diabetes
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Removed spleen
Availability | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
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Monday | ✔ | ||
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Wednesday | ✔ | ✔ | |
Thursday | ✔ | ✔ | |
Friday | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Sunday |
Therapy | 60 mins | 90 mins |
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Therapy | £48 | £68 |
History
A technique of manual lymph drainage is a light massage therapy introduced by Taylor Still in the late 1800s and first used in clinical practice in 1936 with the publication by the Vodder method in Paris. This publication recommended hand movements in semicircles based on the circular movements of massage.
It is different to Swedish massage, because normally clients can request work almost anywhere they wish, in any order they wish, with a variety of pressures that can be changed from one appointment to the next. In manual lymphatic drainage, a specific order or routine is followed, with minimal pressure that cannot be altered without medical reasoning
