LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

Lymphatic drainage massage is well-known as a preventive treatment before surgery and after surgeries, injuries, and illnesses to treat swelling (or “lymphedema”). Since the lymph system also absorbs and transports fats for storage or elimination, lymphatic drainage massage can also help with sluggish weight loss, bloating, cellulite and fluid retention. Stimulating the lymph system with lymphatic massage has been shown to provide clearer skin, increased energy and focus, better sleep, sunnier moods and boosted metabolism.

During your session, your therapist will start the lymphatic siphon at the neck and work through the entire body using light, rhythmic strokes while you relax in a reclined position with your limbs supported. Extra attention can be given to affected areas after the unaffected areas have been cleared. Expect to feel relaxed and refreshed after your session (and plan to take it easy and drink lots of water for the rest of the day).

Warning Note: While we often see patients for lymphatic drainage to speed up post-op recovery, we are not able to work on post-op clients if drains are still in or if ports are not healed.