About Lymphatic Massage
History of Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage is one of the most powerful massage modalities available. Developed in Europe in the 1930s and later adopted in South America and applied to the beauty industry, lymphatic drainage massage is now one of the most popular massage modalities in the United States, recognized for its effectiveness.
How does the lymphatic system work?
Our lymphatic system is made up of lymph vessels, organs, and hundreds of lymph nodes throughout our body.
Together, its mission is to maintain adequate body fluid levels, and to identify and protect us from foreign cells, microbes, bacteria, viruses, fungi and cancer cells.
A lymphatic drainage massage gives our overloaded and/or sluggish lymphatic system that extra boost, to pull excess lymph fluid out of our tissues and intestines, and bring the fluid back into the venous system, to then be excreted. During this process, our immune system is also optimized.
Who can Benefit?*
Individuals who are healthy and want to detox, those who sit or stand for long periods of time, and those who have chronic conditions, such as....
headaches, sinus headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, lipedema, lymphedema, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic venous insufficiency, Parkinson's disease, lupus, MS, dry eye syndrome, tinnitus, muscle pain, stress, and anxiety.
Oncology patients and post-operative patients also greatly benefit from specialized lymphatic drainage massage.
Individuals who want to sculpt or contour their waist, legs, arms, or face, benefit from Brazilian lymphatic massage or Colombian body sculpting treatments. These styles are geared towards a beauty focus.
*Contraindications will be discussed during free consultation.
Techniques That I Use:
I deliver safe and effective massage and lymphatic drainage to my clients using my nursing background and training in the Vodder technique MLD, post-operative MLD, and Brazilian lymphatic massage.
There are several techniques used for lymphatic massage treatments, made up of varying:
· Hand Techniques
· Technique Speed and Rhythm
· Hand Placements
· Hand Pressure
· Use hand-held tools
These five key elements serve a specific purpose and play an essential role in the type of lymphatic treatment and care for your needs. Understanding your goals is important in order to provide the most appropriate treatment.