Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
Increased immunity for people with compromised immune systems or those suffering from a long-term illness.
Post-surgery to decrease swelling and bruising, decrease scarring, and flush toxins introduced by anesthesia, antibiotics, and/or pain medications.
When dealing with edema, usually characterized by overall puffiness and sensitive nerves.
When they have had lymphatic nodes removed and deal with chronic moderate lymphedema as a result.
Faster recovery from Liposuction and 10 Lymphatic Drainage are recommended post liposuction.
Lymphatic Drainage helps regulate hormones and can help relieve difficult menstrual cycles and sleeplessness.
Safe for Pregnancy to help reduce swelling and improve circulation.
Preparation: Do not eat at least one hour before the massage if possible. It is best to shower before the massage. If you have been drinking heavily the night before or/are dehydrated Lymphatic Drainage will not be effective.
*Cautions
Lymphatic Drainage is not recommended for people with an infection, sunburn, rash, fever, over active thyroid, serious circulatory problems, cardiac arrhythmia, blood clots, hemorrhage, acute absence of urination, epilepsy, blocked intestines, diverticulosis, abdominal aortal aneurysm, massive arteriosclerotic changes, diseases involving inflammation of the intestines, adhesions in the abdomen as a consequence of surgical intervention, changes in the abdomen or the lower abdominal region after radiation therapy, radiation cystitis or colitis, an entire extremely swollen limb.
Post treatment
Possible Reactions
The body may feel "cleaner" or “light"
The client may feel relaxed or energized
The client may urinate more and the urine may look or smell different
The client may feel nauseous
The client may sleep really deeply, or not be able to sleep
The client may feel clear headed
