Lymphatic drainage massage therapy combines gentle pressure with soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes in the body. Lymphatic drainage massage pressure is usually much lighter than other forms of massage therapy. The movements are generally slower also.

Lymphatic drainage massage therapy is performed using the pads of the fingers and thumbs and/or the palms of the hands. Pressing rhythmically with fingertips and hands to increase and decrease the pressure to create the suction and pumping effect which mimics the natural action of the body in relation to this system.

What can Aromatherapy Massage do for me?

With lymphatic drainage massage, there is the activation of the circulation of lymph, veins, cerebrospinal fluid, blood capillaries, interstitial liquids as well as synovial fluids. Stagnant fluid is rerouted in many parts of the body.

Since there is the removal of toxins, lymphatic drainage may be effective in the regeneration of tissues; scars, wrinkles, surgical-incision sites, stretch marks, and the fracture repair process may be improved. Many therapists use lymphatic drainage therapy as a part of their anti-aging and detoxification processes.

Oedema, or the retention of fluid, is reabsorbed.

The immune system's functioning is stimulated by an increased flow of lymph. Chronic pain may be reduced.

The functioning of one's parasympathetic system is bolstered. When the lymphatics are stimulated, sympathetic tone is diminished.

Lymphatic drainage massage has proven to be helpful in cases of muscle-related maladies and constipation.