Exciting News!

Our Massage Therapist, Bethany, is now certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage!

 

What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

MLD is a gentle, light pressure, manual treatment that improves the lymph vascular system.

It promotes relaxation and has an analgesic effect. The therapist uses very light pressure. The lymph vessels are just below the skin’s surface, so the point is not to push down on those vessels and block the flow.

MLD reroutes the lymph flow around blocked areas into healthy lymph vessels so the fluid can drain properly.

Our lymphatic system removes harmful waste and toxins from our tissues. When an area gets blocked, swelling can occur. MLD can help the fluid find an alternate route to different lymph nodes in the body.

Benefits of MLD:

Reduces Fluid Retention
Strengthens Immune System
More Energy
Better Sleep
Lymphedema Prevention
Help Healing After Surgery

 

There are many conditions that MLD can help with:

Sprains
Whiplash
Hematoma
Post-surgical Edema
Oncology (must have a doctor’s note that patient can receive MLD)
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Migraines
Sinus Headaches
Tinnitus
Follow up treatment to Deep Tissue Massage
Cellulite
Pregnancy Edema
Lyme Disease
Inflammation
Enhanced Immunity
Lymphedema (primary and secondary)
Anxiety
General Detoxification
PTSD
Diabetes

 

Patients who have the following diagnoses should discuss with their doctor before scheduling a Manual Lymph Drainage appointment:

Congestive Heart Failure
Kidney Infections
Cancer