What is a manual lymphatic drainage massage?

MLD is a gentle, rhythmic, skin stretching massage which manipulates the lymphatic system and helps to encourage the removal of lymphatic fluid from targeted parts of the body.

It is a technique that focuses on the lymph vessels within the body to help the flow of lymphatic fluid. It is completely non-invasive and is a great way to stimulate the body’s natural lymphatic system. 

What are the benefits of MLD?

1. Helps with post-injury swelling – following an injury you might find that the affected area has excess swelling (a sign the lymphatic system isn’t working as well as it should). MLD can help to reduce the swelling by using specific techniques in specific areas to reduce the fluid build-up.

2. Boosts immune system – if your immune system is not working as efficiently as it should due to illness, inactivity, or perhaps you have had lymph nodes removed, then a MLD massage might be just what you need. A manipulation of the lymphatic system can clear out toxic waste that has built-up and allow your immune system a clearer passage to work through.

3. Removes excess fluid caused by lymphedema – if you have ever noticed your feet, ankles, calves, hands and arms swelling up then a MLD massage might be just what you need! It is a quick and effective way to remove the excess fluid into the lymph nodes to be filtered out of the body.

4. Breaks down cellulite and fat cells – the use of special techniques which target cellulite can be used to smooth dimpled skin over time. 

Who can benefit from manual lymphatic drainage massage?

People with lymphedema
Fibromyalgia sufferers
Anyone post-surgery (cosmetic or otherwise).
Anyone suffering an injury where fluid build up is excessive
Anyone taking medication or suffering from illnesses which cause the lymphatic system to block up.
Following breast cancer surgery

Price List

30 minute area specific targeted massage – £30

60 minute MLD treatment – £50

75 minute full body MLD treatment – £60