Manual lymphatic drainage can be enjoyed as a relaxing treatment or as therapy for a host of imbalances in the body.

Acne: It removes waste products and helps to stimulate the connective tissue beneath, and reduces inflammation.

Allergies: Histamine production could be reduced by the stimulation of parasympathetic nerves, while inflammation and swelling is also reduced.

Asthma: Lymphatic drainage can help drain the fluid collected in the chest area, and calms the nerves.

Blood pressure: The lymphatic system (which moves lymph fluid) is the body’s secondary circulatory system which is connected to the primary circulatory system- the cardiovascular system (which moves blood). Improving the function of the lymphatic system can help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. Healthy circulation and relaxation work together to reduce high blood pressure.

Cellulite: Metabolic waste, and trapped fluid is removed from the skin through the stimulation of lymphatic drainage.

Colds / Flu: For frequent sufferers of colds and flu, lymphatic drainage massage can help boost your immunity.

Detoxifying: Metabolic waste and trapped water is removed from the body.

Eczema: Inflammation is reduced, and the skin healing rate can be improved as tissue regeneration is stimulated.

Erythema and inflamed blood capillaries: Lymphatic massage can reduce the appearance of broken capillaries in the face and elsewhere on the body.

Fatigued Legs: It stimulates the parasympathetic nerves to promote relaxation and helps to drain excess fluid and waste products from the area.

Immune System: Lymphatic drainage helps to boost the immune system.

Inflammation: Lymphatic drainage massage reduces inflammation.

Fatigue: Constant tiredness can mean that the lymphatic system is not working as well as it could. This can cause a drop in energy levels.

Headaches / Migraines: Muscular tension around the neck and shoulders can sometimes be the cause of migraines and headaches. Congestion in the face and head area an also bring on headaches. Lymphatic drainage massage will help to relax and ease out the toxins in the muscles and drain the sinuses.

Lymphedema: Lymphedema is a lymphatic obstruction of fluid retention. Tissue swelling is caused by a compromised lymphatic system. This puts the tissues at risk of infection. This massage helps move fluid and waste products away from the tissues, decreasing swelling. This results in a level of comfort being restored, and a reduced risk of infection.

M.E. : M.E. can cause the body’s systems to become overstressed and shut down, including the lymphatic system. This causes you to be susceptible to picking up viruses and infections causing the condition to worsen. Manual lymphatic drainage massage will help the body to fight off infections. Improving the functioning of the lymphatic system can restore energy levels.

Migraine: The parasympathetic nerves are stimulated brining about relaxation and pleasurable feelings.

Premature ageing: Waste products are pumped away from the skin reducing fluid retention. Healthy circulation and tissue regeneration is encouraged by gentle stimulation of the connective tissue.

Premenstrual Tension: Lymphatic massage promotes relaxation by the stimulation of the parasympathetic nerves. Some people who menstruate experience bloating before their period. Gentle massage of the abdomen can encourage healthy digestion. Abdominal massage before the period can reduce the severity of pain experienced in period cramps. (note: If you are feeling tender you may wish to avoid the abdominal section of the massage for your own comfort).

Rosacea: Inflammation can be reduced and broken capillaries can become less obvious.

Scarring: Massaging a scar may break down scar tissue as it forms. It may also prevent hypertrophic scars or keloids, so the impact of scarring can be reduced. Encouraging healthy circulation around a scar encourages the regeneration of healthy tissue.

Sinus Problems: Frequent sinus problems can challenge the lymphatic system as it is required to clear away toxins from infections. This can cause swelling in the face due to pressure on the sinuses and mucus becoming trapped. Reducing swelling in and around the sinuses helps prevent infection.

Skin: Elasticity can be improved with lymphatic massage, along with the removal of waste products from the connective tissue beneath the skin.

Swollen ankles: Lymph production and drainage is increased to assist in taking excess fluid out of the area.

Tiredness: The stimulation of the lymphatic system can help to revitalise the body and reduce tiredness.

Toothache: This can be reduced dependant on the cause of the toothache.

Wellbeing: Lymphatic Drainage Massage can promote a feeling of wellbeing and vitality in the body.