Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) or Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) main function is to reduce inflammation, swelling, fluid retention and internally detoxify. The method activates this water transportation cleansing system known as lymph flow. This gentle and PAINLESS service, typically, opens lymph blockages to cleanse congested inflammatory and other debris responsible for many conditions. For general health maintenance it is recommended once every three months and more often for specific conditions.
LDT or MLD are ideal to help your body heal faster from surgery, or injury. Lymph care is a great service to prevent breast tumors by cleansing congestion. LDT calms your nerves. into relaxing peacefulness. This video sample of LDT for rhinitis /sinus/ allergies may provide such natural and peaceful relief that some clients fall asleep during the session. MLD has been known to help with Alopecia (hair loss), stroke recovery, concussion, scalp internal adhesions and much more. you don’t have to choose LDTs or MLD. MaryAnne will know which one you need. The preparation is the same for any detoxification of a healthy diet and increased water.
(S) Speak to MaryAnne a few days before the appointment to make sure this service is right for you.
For surgery or liposuction, you need this PAINLESS service in a series of sessions before and after the procedure date. Please sanitarily cover all incisions for your Calm Relief sessions. Typically, 8-10+ sessions are doctor recommended (an hour each), depending on the procedure and your health status. This service directs your lymph fluid toward lymph nodes, NOT TOWARD THE INCISION. Drainage occurs during normal bathroom elimination with more urinary volume. LDT moves congestion, softens the harder tissue, and gently calms your whole body. In plastic surgery post-operation, it is common to have hard places or lumps. These get smoothed over time with LDT service, but getting care the first week is extremely important. Unless there are complications, LDT promotes faster healing. Please scroll down to see the ***special note, tips for free flowing lymph, and preparation for LDT.
Also for cosmetic surgery **Scar Therapy is recommended in addition to LDT which may release the internal pulling adhesions. For Ceasarian Sections and abdominoplasty, this usually allows greater comfort for standing up straight and for sleeping comfort. When the incision is below the navel as in abdominoplasty, posture is greatly affected by the upper body leaning forward. Typically, SCAR THERAPY quickly releases that internal adhesion pulling. Get both services to relieve your suffering. Click here for more about scar therapy
***Special note about PLASTIC SURGERY or LIPOSUCTION, LDT usually helps people calm pain, reduce fluid retention, lower inflammation, and heal faster. LDT is VERY EFFECTIVE. Yes, It’s true. IT DOESN’T HURT!!! You will be in good hands with 18 + years of experience with many types of post-surgical follow-up care. MaryAnne Palumbo, LMT, CMP, CPSR has experience with many procedures including, but not limited to, double mastectomy, BBL, breast lift or implant, abdominoplasty, facelift, DEIP flap reconstruction, and 360 lipo. A series of sessions are needed with special pricing for post surgery. Remember to consider the benefits of scar therapy -aka scar restriction release.
The following are among the most common conditions for LDT.
- Alopecia hair loss
- Arthritis
- Abdominoplasty(** see recommendation**)
- Before and after most required surgeries
- Cleansing debris of brain or body
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Concussion or former fall with head hit hard
- COPD
- Cosmetic elective surgery ** (LDT plus Scar Therapy)
- Eye floaters
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache
- Liposuction
- Meniscus problem
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post-nasal drip and sinus blockage (LDT+MediCupping)
- Sprains
- Stress
- Stroke
- Swollen ankles
- Whiplash
- Sinus stuffy rhinitis allergies, infection, and pressure
Click the video for a short Lymph Massage demonstration for the Sinus.
Lymph is located just beneath the skin. That is the reason for a lighter touch. No lotion is needed. It is a very gentle repetitive wave action stroke toward lymph nodes. The cleansing results are amazing with decreases in swelling and pain. It is necessary to let the therapist know if you are experiencing discomfort from any stroke. The therapist will pay attention, too, to adjust for your comfort. We work together as a team for your care.
Q: What is the drainage part of Lymph Drainage Therapy? Am I going to “drain” on the massage table during a session?
A: The drainage part of Lymph Drainage Therapy is noticed after the session. For sinus drainage, there may be a brief to 48 hours of post nasal drip. For the other sessions of lymph cleanse, it is evidenced by extra elimination in the bathroom.
Q: How does the lymph system get blocked or clogged?
A: Many ways. Sedentary recovery from surgery or inactive lifestyle as in computer occupation without routine exercise and a diet loaded with processed foods or frequent restaurant/take out lifestyle. Too tight elastic as in underwire bra restricting flow or tight elastic panties/BVD’s. Little to no aerobic activity, surgery with major inflammatory debris. Antiperspirant blocks the pores that need to be open. Instead purchase a quality deodorant without any aluminum salt by product. Read the label. Don’t use it if the ingredient starts with alum.
Q: How often should lymph massage be received?
A: A four times per year for maintenance. Consider a 90 min whole body MediCupping Cocooning as a master cleansing/detox a couple of times per year.
This gentle work is so calming that many people fall asleep during the session(s).
Some people prefer coming for just a sinus session or a legs and feet session. Other people prefer a whole body cleanse. A series is needed for targeting a present condition.
For wellness (preventative) maintenance purpose, a whole body series of 2 hourly sessions are highly recommended. The Calm Relief approach is to cleanse your body gently, a little at a time. The hourly rate is the same for LDT or MLD. Lymph care is the same price as an integrative massage. Therefore, you may purchase a package of three sessions in one initial payment for a package price.
Preparation:
Appointment(s) need(s) to be scheduled at least 24 to 48 hours in advance. This is a cleansing massage. A healthy diet preparation is necessary to avoid a headache or nausea reaction. Avoid red meat, sugar, fried food, and minimize caffeine to almost none the night before appointment, day of the appointment and the morning after the session. Also, drink 8-10 glasses of water (8 oz. each) for the day before, day of treatment and the morning after treatment. Always finish eating 90 minutes before massage therapy.
There was a very noticeable improvement in my eyes following the Lymph Care massage for my sinus area. After my first session, eye floaters and other symptoms decreased a lot. I didn’t know this technique could help my eye condition tremendously in two sessions. It calmed my whole body’s reaction to stress. Wow! – Linda R. Apopka, FL Aug. 2013
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Tip to help your lymph system flow freely:
- Drink a lot of water ( half your weight in ounces) If you weigh 200lbs. You need 100 0z, water daily.
- Elastic in undergarments needs to be comfortable, not tight. Tight elastic cuts off lymph flow. For ladies, if you have one, a thong is ideal. It is not required.
- Underwire bras can clog lymph flow. It may cause congested lymph below the breasts, appearing as cellulite or adipose tissue (fat).