What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Developed by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid in the 1930s as a treatment for lymphedema, this treatment stimulates lymphatic fluid, encouraging the lymph to move more freely around you.
This has a powerful, relaxing, and calming effect on your nervous system.
MLD is a healthy, natural and pain-free way to help your body remove excess fluid, toxins and waste. It is an advanced form of massage treatment that is deeply relaxing (by calming the autonomic nervous system). All the work is done with dry hands and no oils, talc or machines are used.
MLD is a unique form of massage that involves a sequence of delicate, rhythmic motions that glide, compress, stretch, and cup the body. Without using massage oil, these specific skin-stretching techniques will gently stimulate the lymphatic fluid beneath your skin. This encourages the lymphatic fluid to circulate freely throughout your lymphatic system.
MLD is a very gentle, non-invasive treatment which helps to encourage the body's lymphatic fluid to naturally drain. By avoiding long strokes and heavy pressure it increases the body's parasympathetic response by stimulating the lymphatic system without narrowing the capillaries. Your breathing slows, your heart calms, and your muscles rest without being strained.
Ideal for those who suffer from fibromyalgia or have sensitive or frail skin that is prone to bruises.
This specialty type of massage can also help with body detoxification, circulation and is perfect rehabilitation directly post cosmetic surgery.
