Lymphatic Drainage Massage

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What is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

• Lymphatic drainage massage system helps fluids, waste leave the body and regulates the immune system.
• When blockages develop in lymphatic system, fluid builds up and stagnates inside, causing the entire system to become toxic, making us feel sluggish and more susceptible to viral or contagious diseases.
• By stimulating the system through massage, it works more efficiently. This boosts the immune system, removes blockages, discards toxins, transports necessary nutrients to cells and increases the metabolism

Who can perform Lymphatic Drainage Massage? How long does it take?

• A registered practitioner carries out lymphatic drainage massage
• The first session involves a consultation to determine individual needs and decide the frequency, number of sessions required
• Lymphatic drainage massage utilizes very light pressure, with soft pumping movements applied in the areas of the lymph nodes.
• The process can take anywhere from 30 minutes with the masseur concentrating on a localized area, to 2 hours when working on the whole body.
• This therapy is not practiced at local spas or other massage centers, so it is best to consult your doctor to find out reliable places where the lymphatic drainage massage is practiced.

What are the benefits from a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

• Strengthens immune system, helps the body to ward off illness; treatment facilitates general feelings of health and vitality.
• It also has a positive physical effect, improves the tenor of the skin and reduces the puffiness caused by water retention, poor blood circulation during pregnancy.
• It is helpful in pain from fractures and sprains and rheumatism, and strengthens the body’s own healing mechanisms.

Who can benefit from Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

• Typically useful for individuals who frequently suffer from common illness like colds and flu.
• People leading sedentary lifestyles or people who need to reduce puffiness or swelling benefit from this massage.
• It has been tried and tested to have therapeutic impact on people suffering from skin problem, dysfunctional respiration, cellulite and low energy.

Who should refrain from Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

• People with major heart conditions acute inflammation, thrombosis or malignant tumors should not use Lymphatic drainage massage
• Because of its effect on the immune system; people suffering from cancer, diabetes, thyroid, kidney problems, asthma or epilepsy must consult medical practitioners before treatment.
• Lymphatic drainage massage is not advisable for women in their menstruating cycle.

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