What is the Lymphatic System?

The body’s Lymphatic System is very extensive and complex. It helps circulate fluids, proteins and immune cells throughout the body. This vital system also eliminates toxins and waste products from our bodies. The proper functioning of the Lymphatic System is critical to our body’s ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances and maintain a healthy immune system. It is a complex system comprised primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation to accomplish these tasks.

What is Lymph Drainage Therapy?

Lymphatic Drainage is a hands-on technique designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system. The LDT process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. While the exact amount of pressure applied depends on the area and pathology involved, it averages an extremely light five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel.

Using this technique, trained therapists are able to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. From there they can use their hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the vessels to assess the overall direction of lymphatic circulation, areas of stagnation and the best alternate pathways fro draining lymph and other body fluids (Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.) 2001).

Benefits of Lymph Drainage Therapy

Due to the nature and role of the lymphatic system, LDT can prove beneficial in the correction of numerous conditions as well as in preventative health maintenance. LDT works to help circulate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system and balance the autonomic nervous system.

It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the results may be:

• Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of many origins
• Relief of chronic and subacute inflammation and conditions such as acne, eczema and allergies
• Immune system stimulation for preventative and therapeutic effects
• Regeneration of tissues (e.g. From burns and pre/post surgical scarring) and anti-aging effects
• Detoxification of the body
• Relief of chronic pain
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as voluntary or involuntary muscle hypertonus
• Reduction in the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
• Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue

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Clinic hours are 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am-4:00pm on Saturday. Please call the office to find out about massage availability.

Fees

Lymphatic Massage
30 Minute Session – $50.00
60 Minute Session – $90.00
90 Minute Session – $120.00
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