the lymphatic system is where the body exchanges waste an essential nutrient on a microscopic level, like in our own inbuilt disposal unit the lymphatic system transports toxic bacteria excess fluid and metabolic waste out of our bodies.
MLD is a light, skin-stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the effected tissue.
The lymphatic drainage can further improve blood circulation, relax the body, and mobilise localised fats. After a massage your circulatory system can quickly get rid of excess fluids as well as metabolic waste build-up, which is Important for our optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.
MLD is intended to stimulate lymph nodes and increase rhythmic contractions of the lymphatics to enhance their activity so that stagnant lymphatic fluid can be re-routed.
It is effective both as pre and post operative treatment and has optimal results when it is combined with the other elements of complete decongestive therapy (CDT)

Other than lymphoedema MLD may be useful in conditions such as post traumatic and post-surgical oedema and palliative care. MLD also increases blood flow in deep and superficial veins

Why would you need a lymphatic drain (MLD)?:
• Daily stress
• Fatigue
• emotional shock
• chemical overloading
• infection
• pollution
• food preservatives
• Medications

What to expect:
• Usually performed with the patient in the supine lying position (Face Up)
• Uses gentle pressure
• MLD is composed of four main strokes stationary circles, scoop technique, pump technique, and Rotary technique with the therapists’ hands
• A full body MLD usually takes up to 1 1/2 hours