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Holistic Massage Therapy
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Not quite a massage, the subtle art of MLD.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a specialised form of massage which uses light, rhythmical, very precise hand movements retraining the lymph fluids to flow faster and efficiently. It has powerful cleansing, relaxing results, helping with removal of excess water and toxins, enhancing the activity of the immune system. Manual lymph drainage is extremely gentle and feels wonderfully calming, often allowing you to fall asleep the to the slow gentle rhythmic motions involved.
What is lymph?
Blood travels to and from the body tissues, carrying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products. The fluid left behind in the tissues is part of the lymphatic system, which helps maintain, balance and support the immune system, removing waste products such as lactic acid and carbon dioxide. Fluid and waste are continually being filtered out of the blood. Approximately 90% of this tissue fluid goes back into the blood capillaries to be carried away. The other 10% is drained by the lymphatic capillaries that surround the blood capillaries. These lymphatic capillaries lay just below the surface of the skin, which is why a very light pressure with the right rhythm has to be applied to effectively move the lymph to the correct lymph nodes, decongesting their pathways and aiding in elimination.
“I found this treatment even more relaxing than my last massage. I was able to switch off totally, and felt so calm. My stomach felt less bloated afterwards.”
— Amy - Drift Client