Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle non invasive massage technique using very light pressure to stimulate the lymph vessels that lie just beneath the skin under the epidermal layer. By stimulating these 'initial lymphatics' it increases pulsations enabling the filling of the deeper lymphatic vessels. It may seem light but it is a very powerful therapy.

MLD increases the lymph pulsations up to 30 x per minute in comparison to -

• Walking 9-18 x pulsations per minute
• At rest 6-7 x pulsations per minute

Therefore with increase in lymph flow rate = increases circulation = increase cleansing process & fluid balance to our tissues and organs and fights off infections.

MLD has proven effects and results such as decongestive - reduction of oedema (swelling), sympatholytic- soothes and relaxes, analgesic - reduces pain and immunologic - improves our defense mechanisms and immune system health and speeds up healing.

MLD therapy requires advanced training as we use precise complex movements at the correct speed and pressure to re-stimulate the natural contractions of the lymphatic system. These techniques are based on scientific & physiological principles that have proven to encourage lymph flow.

Your Manual Lymphatic Drainage Treatment
Having an MLD treatment is similar to having a massage but we use very light pressure as we are moving the skin only. Depending on what your health condition is or what you are receiving the treatment for, determines what clothes need to be removed during the session. The first 2 treatments clear waste products from your body and the 3rd treatment starts activating the lymphatic system.

MLD is a 'series of treatments' and best results are achieved with an initial treatment plan - then further weekly/monthly treatments may be recommended if a management treating plan is required.