Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a very gentle, relaxing hands on treatment style that targets the lymphatic system, which resides just beneath the skin. The MLP practitioner doesn’t use any oil, though still requires skin on skin contact. It is typically performed on the front of the body and includes deep breathwork, so the abdomen is often included in a session.

What does MLD do for your various systems within your body?

MLD reduces pain by sedating sensory nerve fibers by activating the parasympathetic arm of the autonomic nervous system. It also assists our immune system to function better as an optimal working lymphatic system builds antibodies we need to stay healthy and fight infections. It also filters the lymph and recycles the optimal proteins back into our bloodstream to assist with repairing and building optimal body functions.

MLD has a gentle and modifying effect on smooth muscles such as the digestive system, assisting in bowel movements and other organ functions. As MLD reduces oedema (swelling), it can lead to increased fluid reduction, which means an increase of urinary elimination and bowel movements.

(MLD) is great for those who are presenting with:

– Recovering from surgery (to improve lymph flow and congestion at trauma site)
– Recovering from illness
– Recovering from injury / coming into an illness
– Primary Lymphedema (where there is no underlying cause, and its a lymphatic insufficiency)
– Secondary Lymphedema (post op, post chemo/immuno/radiotherapy)
– Lipedema (fatty tissue lymphedema)
– General congestion eg sinus, wet lungs, tinnitus
– Undergoing detox / cleansing (eg have been on medications for a while)
– Post trauma sports injuries
– Scars (skin burns, removal of tattoos, post operative)
– Central Nervous System and neurological conditions (eg MS / Trigeminal neuralgia, stroke)
– Migraines
– Slow metabolism
– Skin Disorders (acne, scleroderma, psoriasis, eczema)
– Post acute Shingles
– Systematic chronic illness that creates pain eg arthritis, fibromyalgia, long – – COVID symptoms
– Post acute DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
– Chronic pulmonary illnesses such as asthma, allergies that affect breathing, emphysema
– Chronic / post acute bronchitis
– Constipation
– Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
– Insomnia
– Simply wants a relaxing massage with zero ‘good’ pain that comes with a typical massage

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