Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, therapeutic treatment designed to support the body’s natural detoxification and immune systems. It is a practice whereby the practitioner uses light rhythmic skin pumping in a predetermined direction to achieve increased flow of lymph throughout the body. This soothing technique helps remove waste products, reduce fluid retention and swelling, and encourages increased white blood cell production, promoting relaxation, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) was developed in the 1930s by Danish therapists Emil Vodder and Estrid Vodder. While working on the French Riviera, they observed that stimulating the lymphatic system with gentle rhythmic movements could help improve health and reduce swelling. Since then, MLD has evolved into a widely recognised therapy used to support recovery, relaxation, circulation, and immune function across both medical and holistic settings.

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45 Mins - £40 | 60 Mins - £45 | 90 Mins £70

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle therapy that supports circulation, reduces swelling, promotes relaxation & pre-post surgery recovery & healing

✓ Aids the clearing of waste products and toxins from the body
✓ Supports the transportation of nutrients throughout the body
✓ Helps increase metabolic efficiency
✓ Assists with reducing excess water retention and bloating
✓ Helps prevent seromas after surgery and may improve scar tissue appearance
✓ Calms the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce tension and stress
✓ Promotes relaxation, recovery, and overall wellbeing

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

✓ Migraines and headaches
✓ Hay fever, colds, flu, and allergies
✓ Fluid retention and oedema
✓ Cellulite and excess weight caused by water retention
✓ Digestive disorders and constipation
✓ Stress, anxiety, mild depression, and tension through stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
✓ Scar tissue, acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions
✓ Fibromyalgia, fatigue, and excessive tiredness
✓ Pre- and post-surgery recovery and healing