Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage facial massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage facial massage VODDER technique differs from ordinary massage – it is very gentle and aims to encourage movement of lymph away from swollen areas. It is a gentle circular massage carried out with precise rthythmic movements exerting different intensities of pressure.  Overall this method of MLD is used to increase the transporting capacity of all lymph-collecting vessels and with that decrease any swelling appearing in the body. MLD (Dr Vodder) can be a pain and discomfort releaser for patients with arthritis venous insufficienty PMS and pregnancy related swellings.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage uses very light pressure, as well as long, gentle, rhythmic strokes and soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes.

The Western diet of not enough clean fluid intake coupled with highly processed foods can introduce excess waste into the lymphatic system creating a sluggish system.

MLD is particularly useful if there is swelling in the face.

Main benefits:

This technique is effective in helping to detoxify the body, enhancing immune function, reducing swelling and fluid retention, improving skin tone, and speeding up injury healing time. It can also improve many chronic conditions such as sinus, rheumatoid arthritis, acne and other skin conditions. By reduces fluid retention in the face, it can define the jawline and slim the entire face.

• MLD enhances the activity of the immune system
• Helps reduce pain in joints and muscles, increasing mobility
• Help improve energy levels
• Supports natural detox programs
• Promotes deep relaxation
• Increases cellular oxygenation and nourishment

The usual session last 90m, working on chest, neck, face and head.

For well being treatments with a natural detox focus, treatments also need to be close together to be effective …this can be 2 to 3 per week for between 2 to 3 weeks and are usually combined with the clients own special dietary changes to help support the detox process.