Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What is it?
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized type of medical massage. It is a form of bodywork that is gentle and focuses on the lymphatic system (essentially the Waste Management of the body).
MLD is a very gentle light massage that helps to direct lymphatic fluid toward the lymph nodes. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system and cleans toxins, proteins, cancer cells, viruses, and dead cells about 10-12 times faster than the body can do on its own. Once a large amount of toxins are eliminated, the body can relax more deeply and use its energy more directly to regenerate the cells.
When can it be helpful?
Lymphatic drainage massages may benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, or other conditions
Alopecia
Trigeminal Neuralgia (1)
Bell’s Palsy
Earaches
Sinusitis
Burns
Glaucoma
Alzheimer’s
Pre-Op & post-op
To prepare the body for surgery
Reduce edema/swelling, pain, bruising.
It can be done over compression garments.
Combined with our Dolphin Scar Reduction Therapy it can greatly help to reduce scars.
Plastic Surgery & Cosmetics
It could help with
Acne
Rosacea
Eczema
Anti-Aging
Pregnancy
Pre delivery (MLD)
Healthy Start to Healthy Pregnancy
Maintain Optimum Immune System Function
Edema Retention Prevention
Stretchmark Prevention
Constipation Relief
Contraindications
Morning Sickness
Dental Infections
All High Risk Pts
Post Delivery MLD Benefits:
Weight Reduction
Accelerate Healing
C-Section Pouch
Pitting Edema
Increase Milk
Before and after 5 days of treatment
Before and after a single 1 hour session
Before and after 4 days of MLD treatments
The right hand after one session of MLD. The Left hand has yet to be treated as of this picture
After both arms have been treated.
FAQs
How Long is a Session?
A normal session is 50 Minutes of hands on massage.
How often do I need to get a session?
Pre-Op
• 3-5 Visits excluding day prior and day of surgery
Post-Op
• 3-5 Visits (after 48-72 Hours post op after physician’s follow-up)
MLD Maintenance
• 1 tx. Every 3-4 Months
How can I get the best results
• Drink Water
• Eat Healthy
• Exercise
• Wear Physician Ordered Compression
MLD Maintenance
• 1 tx. Every 3-4 Months
Links & Resources
Acupuncture and Massage College: “Swedish Massage Techniques | AMC-Miami."
Fremont College: “What Is a Swedish Massage?”
Gwinnett Colleges and Institute: “The Definitive Guide to Swedish Massage.”
National Center for Biotechnology Information: “Comparing the effects of two Swedish massage techniques on the vital signs and anxiety of healthy women.”
Synergy Rehabilitation: “SWEDISH MASSAGE: ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.”
WebMD Editorial Contributor. (2023, July 2). What Is a Swedish Massage? WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-a-swedish-massage
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