Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage massage is a specialised form of gentle massage that promotes the flow of lymph throughout the whole body.

The lymphatic system is an important and often underappreciated component of the circulatory, immune and metabolic systems in the body.

Its functions include

– Maintaining fluid balance in the body

– Filtering dead and diseased cells and transporting them to the circulatory system to be cleaned

– Absorption of dietary fats from the gastrointestinal tract to the blood stream

– Helps fight illness and infections and makes white blood cells.

The secret to lymphatic drainage lies in the sequence and direction of the flow of lymph.

At Mellow People your therapist applies a gentle and structured sequence to stimulate the deep and superficial lymphatic nodes and vessels. It is a slow and relaxing treatment that speeds up the flow of lymph. This stimulating process encourages a quickened cleansing and detoxification of the whole body. Lymphatic fluid flows throughout the whole body constantly working in a slow and steady way.

“The Lymphatic System is a key to your body’s immune defences and a major contributor to your health. It is critical to our body’s ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system (Asdonk, 1970, Adair & Guyton, 1982)”.

The secret to lymphatic drainage lies in the sequence and the direction of flow of the lymph.

At Mellow People your therapist applies a gentle and structured sequence to stimulate the deep and superficial lymphatic nodes and vessels. While it is a slow, relaxing and rhythmical treatment it speeds up the flow of lymph. This stimulating process encourages a quickened cleansing and detoxification of the body over the following 24 hours.

Following lymphatic drainage massage clients have reported feeling

• Lighter and cleaner
• Mentally clearer
• Some feel relaxed and sleepy
• Others may feel slight nausea or sluggishness. This may be a sign more work needs to be done or that they are dehydrated.
• In the following 24 hours you may urinate more often or in greater quantities
• You may feel a pleasant tiredness and sleep more afterward or you may feel very fresh and alert
• Others may feel tired for a while because they are processing more toxins and deep emotions. After a few good sleeps, you will feel better than ever.
• By contrast, others will not want to sleep and will feel so energised that they will stay awake late and will not be tired in the morning.

Effects of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

• Reduced swelling
• Boosted Immune system
• Feeling relaxed
• Improved circulation