Lymphatic Drainage
What is lymph?
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Waste product
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White blood cells
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Bacteria/pathogens,
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Residual nutrients and proteins.
What is the lymphatic systems job?
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Cleans and removes waste from interstitial space(space between tissue like the space between skin and muscle)
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Aids in strengthening immunity
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Helps the digestive system assimilate fat molecules from food.
Though there are a couple of different styles of lymphatic treatments and/or massage, our therapists are trained in the Vodder method. The Vodder method is the #1 hospital recommended method. It is considered a medical treatment.
Who is NOT eligible to receive Lymphatic massage?
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Acute illness/fever
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Major cardiac or vascular conditions
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Cancer (unless cleared by doctor)
Who may benefit from receiving lymphatic treatment?
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Mild lymphedema (stages 0-1)
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General metabolic challenges
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Chronic fatigue
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Fibromyalgia
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Chronic pain
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Sleeping disorders
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Myofascial stress/tension
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General stress and fatigue
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Mild neuropathy
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Post-surgical care
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liposuction/cosmetic procedures
What can a client expect during a full lymphatic drainage treatment?
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Light pressure as therapist is moving lymph not working muscle
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Most, if not all, of session will be face up, because about 75%of lymph flows on anterior(front) of body including abdomen
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Session best fit for 1 hour
Considerations for Lymphatic:
*Client may feel worse before they feel better, depending on how much is stirred up through treatment
* Clients can receive treatment as soon as 3 days later.
*Lymphatic treatments can be incorporated into a regular massage just may not be as effective.
* Lymphatic treatment and deep tissue massage are not suggested together in the same area as it can over-tax a client's system, especially if the client has any underlying conditions especially when affecting heart, liver, kidney and spleen. That being said, if there is a target area for lymphatic drainage, that can be worked to protocol while the rest of the body receives regular massage.
*Must be able to get out and back into compression garments by yourself.
*We can not massage if you have drainage tubes.
*We do not/can not work on BBL’s
Interested in Lymphatic Drainage?
Book a session with
Abel
Connor
Deanna
Kaity
Robert
Samantha (Elite)