Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This treatment will be available for the end of January 2008
What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Developed in the 1930's lymphatic drainage massage is a delicate form of massage that stimulates the body's lymphatic system, improving the metabolism, helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins and providing a boost to the immune system.
How does it work?
The lymphatic system is responsible for helping fluid leave the body and for regulating the immune system. When the lymphatic system become blocked, fluid builds up and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic, making us feel sluggish and more susceptible to viral or contagious diseases. By stimulating this system through massage, it works more efficiently, which in turn boosts the immune system, clears blockages, eliminate toxins, transports nutrients to cells and increases the metabolism.
What happens during a treatment?
Unlike some other forms of massage, lymphatic drainage massage utlises very light pressure combined with soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. A lymphatic drainage therapist primarily focuses on specific lymph nodes and points of the body, as well as natural flow of the lymphatic system.
What is it good for?
Lymphatic drainage massage is especially useful for individuals who seem to suffer regularly:
• From common illness like colds and flu.
• People who lead sedentary lifestyles,
• Those who want to reduce puffiness or swelling.
It has been cited as having a positive effect on:
• Problem skin,
• Cellulite,
• Dysfunctional respiratory systems
• People with low energy.
What are the benefits?
Lymphatic drainage massage boosts the immune system so, as well as helping the body ward of illness, treatment can help general feelings of health and vitality. It also has a positive physical effect, improving the appearance of the skin and reducing puffiness caused by water retention, poor circulation or pregnancy. As with other massage, it can help with pain from fractures and sprains and rheumatism, and it promotes the body's own healing mechanisms.
