Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a powerful technique that involves applying gentle pressure and skin-pulling techniques, which stimulates and encourages the natural movement of Lymph Fluid across the body. The Lymphatic System is part of the immune system and it’s responsible for removing excess fluid from the body, absorbing fats, and protecting the body against disease.

The lymphatic system process slowdown may be caused by:

• Autoimmune disorders
• Environmental conditions
• Lifestyle choices
• Injuries

The following are common conditions where a patient can benefit from MLD:

• Autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus)
• Neuropathy
• Migraines/Headaches
• Tinnitus
• Varicose veins
• Sinus congestion
• Lyme disease
• Edema
• Lymphedema
• ​Lipedema
• Lumpectomy
• Metabolic waste removal after CoolSculpting
• Detox (learn more)
• Pre-surgical procedures (learn more)
• Post-surgical procedures (learn more)​

Although MLD might seem like a simple massage technique, it can lead to serious side effects for individual with certain medical conditions if performed improperly.

Please contact your primary physician if you have any of the following conditions/contraindications:
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• Congestive heart failure
• Acute cellulitis
• DVT
• Kidney disorders
• Acute inflammation or infection/malignancies
• Arteriosclerosis
• Acute cold/flu
• Fever
• Some medications​ ​​

To learn more about in MLD in more depth, you may check this page where we cover this subject in more detail.