About lymphatic drainage
Your lymphatic system is a network of tissues lying just under the skin that works to protect you from infection, poor health and disease.
A super-gentle lymphatic massage works to move waste fluid around the body more effectively and support the normal functioning of your immune system.
Benefits of lymphatic drainage
Encourages the flow of lymph and improves circulation
Boosts energy levels and helps soothe anxiety
May help with swollen joints
During the treatment
Gentle pressure at a slow pace is applied to move lymph fluid towards the centre of the body. Soft pumping movements on the lymph nodes work to open them up.
While it’s not designed to make you feel sleepy, it’s completely normal to feel a little tired afterwards (and to need to pee!) as waste products are flushed out of your system. Drinking lots of water after your treatment will help.
F.A.Q.
I'm What parts of the body does lymphatic massage treats?
Lymphatic drainage is a full-body treatment that pushes lymph fluid from all over the body towards lymph nodes. This can include treating the face, legs, arms, stomach.
Is there anything I can do to help my lymphatic drainage treatment along?
Physical activity before and after your treatment is a great way to stimulate your lymphatic system to help support the drainage process.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks and/or eating a big meal before or after your treatment. And remember to drink plenty of water.
Can lymphatic drainage help you lose weight?
By helping you flush out excess fluid, a lymphatic drainage treatment can help you lose some water weight, but it’s not a treatment for general weight loss.
Can lymphatic drainage help with cellulite?
A lymphatic drainage treatment can help a little with reducing the appearance of cellulite, but it’s more of a treatment for detoxing than toning up. A specialist anti-cellulite massage would be more effective.
I'm pregnant, can I book a lymphatic drainage treatment?
No, we don't recommend this treatment if you're pregnant. Try our pregnancy massage instead, suitable from your second trimester.
When should I hold off on booking a massage?
To keep you and your therapist safe, it’s important to hold off on getting a massage if you’re unwell with a fever or flu-like symptoms, or if you have a contagious skin disease.
Therapists have the right to cancel your treatment if they think it will harm you or them in any way.
If you have a health condition and you’re not sure about booking a massage, consult your GP for advice beforehand.