Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) may help reduce swelling and inflammation in your body
Manual Lymph Drainage is a slow and gentle manual technique that is used to drain excess fluid from the body and improve the overall functioning of the lymphatic and immune systems. The gentle pressure is combined with rhythmic circular motions to reduce swelling and encourage the body’s natural healing process.
Note: This is not for body contouring. Please book Brazilian Lymphatic drainage treatment instead.
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What Lymphatic Drainage Massage is great for:
- Thick legs, heavy legs, fatigued legs
- Circulatory disturbances, constipation, digestive congestion
- Sports injuries, sprains and strain, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, chronic low back pain or strain, compartment syndrome
- Non-infected inflammatory conditions (e.g. sprains and strains)
- Shoulder/neck trauma, whiplash, tendinitis, possibly disc conditions (herniation, etc..)
- Pregnancy/maternal care: prevent leg edema and striae gravidarum (stretch marks) with regular MLD.
- Weight loss
- Existing stretch marks can improve with MLD.
- Pre- and post- plastic surgery, pre- and post- elective surgery
- Pre- and post- hip/knee replacements
- Post bone fractures/ cast removal
- Blocked tear ducts
- Skin alterations or chronic injury: allergies, chronic eczema, chronic inflammation with excess protein in the loose connective tissue
- Scars become smaller, softer and less visible
- Cellulite: spongy, waterlogged tissue is an indication for MLD
- Venous insufficiency
More Info on Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This treatment incorporates gentle lymphatic massage with other therapeutic body techniques that facilitate and promote lymphatic flow, blood flow, and relaxation.
Lymphatic Massage is used to reduce swelling and inflammation, increase circulation, and flush out harmful toxins in the body. Aromatherapy essential oils can be added to improve mood disorders, enhance the quality of sleep, heal skin disorders, reduce fluid retention, and boost the immune system.
The massage is applied gently in the direction of lymph flow in order to unblock any obstructed lymph vessels, and allow lymph flow to transport waste from the body freely.
MLD at FHS is performed by our Registered Massage Therapists at For Health’s Sake in Downtown (Queen St West), Leslieville (Queen St East) and Kingsway (Etobicoke). Each Practitioner offers something uniquely different, which is why you may see price differences.
Maggie Keats
I have always been fascinated by the human body and how we function. Coupling that with a desire to help others is what made massage therapy a natural career choice for me. I graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Centennial College in 2000. After all these years of practice,…
RMT - Downtown
Chloë Tudor
I was born and raised in the beautiful coastal town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia where a sense of community is very strong. I have a thorough understanding of how the body works and an ability to problem solve through injury review and pain pattern analysis. Listening and empathizing with my…
Co-Founder / Clinic Owner / Corporate Health Owner / RMT - Downtown, Leslieville, Corporate Health
Renata Rychlewski
My mission is to work with you, to help you feel better by achieving a feeling of calm, comfort, and ease in your body in a peaceful, relaxed environment. I specialize in scars and lymphatics, and work with individuals of all ages with varying conditions. I believe that everything in…
RMT - Kingsway
Klayton Deisman-Wilson
Hi, I’m Klayton! I was born in Calgary and have been happy to call Toronto home for over 20 years. Working as a Massage Therapist has allowed me to incorporate my lifelong passion for being physically active into a profession where I can effectively help others navigate life with less…
RMT - Kingsway
Elizabeth (Liz) Ortolan
I am so grateful to be a part of the multi-disciplinary team here at For Health’s Sake Kingsway! I have been living in this area for about eight years. I love my neighbours here, the river and the trails, and the wildlife along the Humber River. At the heart of…
RMT - Kingsway
Julianna Clarke
My passion for helping others led me to a career as a Registered Massage Therapist. I graduated from Bryan College in Toronto, where I was trained in Swedish massage as well as a variety of techniques, including trigger point therapy, joint play, and manual lymphatic drainage. Whether you’re looking for…
RMT - Leslieville
Nao Okabe
Hi, I’m Nao! I’m originally from Japan and have always loved supporting others in meaningful ways. Even small acts of helping make me happy. Before becoming a Registered Massage Therapist, I worked as a massage practitioner for over 10 years in Japan, Canada, and Egypt, gaining experience in spas, wellness…
RMT - Leslieville