Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from a lymphatic drainage session?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, hands-on, light touch therapy technique. It is a progressive technique that typically requires more than one session for maximum effect.  Goals are discussed during the first treatment to meet your expectations and specific needs.

Depending upon your health goals, surgical procedure or stage in your healing process, each treatment is customized with other gentle modalities to promote healing, relaxation and pain relief.  MLD assists your body to reduce swelling and inflammation which in turn optimizes your healing.  For non-surgical care, Manual Lymphatic Drainage is beneficial for more than 60 different conditions.

How does Manual Lymph Drainage work?

The lymph vessel system is responsible for carrying excess water, proteins and wastes from the connective tissue back to the bloodstream.  During the transportation process it is cleaned, filtered and concentrated with many immune reactions occurring in the lymph nodes.  When the pathways become congested, swelling occurs and if there is a trauma to the connective tissue, such as an injury or surgery, the lymph vessel system must transport the inflammatory products and toxins away from the area. The quicker this can happen, the faster the recovery will be. Manual Lymph Drainage facilitates this process.

Who can benefit from Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)?

Indications:

• • • Pre/Post surgical procedures
    • Keloid scars
    • Chronic pain
    • Neuralgia
    • Injuries/Trauma with bruising, swelling (edema), decreased mobility
    • Lymphedema
    • Sinus congestion / Allergies
    • Chronic inflammation for conditions such as acne, eczema and rosacea
    • Tinnitus