Manual Lymphatic Drainage - MLD

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle treatment created to enhance the natural movement of lymph fluid through the body's filtering system. This treatment focuses on the skin and lymph vessels with light rhythmic stretching and slow hand movements. It was developed by Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid in 1936.

For the most part, manual lymphatic drainage will help you feel energized, calm your nervous system, ease pain, enhance your immune system, and balance the fluid in your body.

Some specific indications for MLD are:

  • Allergies

  • Long Covid or post Covid

  • Cystic Breasts

  • Eczema

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Cellulite/Lipedema

  • Neuropathy

  • Weight loss

  • Lyme Disease

  • Alopecia

Extra Precautions for MLD

Please check with your doctor before receiving MLD if you suffer from any of these issues:

  • Edema following carcinoma/cancer treatment

  • Thyroid dysfunction

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Bronchial asthma

  • Hypotension or use of blood thinners (caution)

  • Edema caused by cardiac decompensation

  • Diabetes

Contraindications
for MLD

  • Fever

  • Cancer

  • Acute inflammation (caused by bacteria, viruses, or foreign bodies)

  • DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis

  • Recent suture/incision sites

  • Heart, kidney, or liver failure

  • Infection

  • Skin irritation/rashes

  • Open wounds

  • Flu

  • Covid

Contraindications for Pregnancy MLD

  • High risk pregnancy – preterm labor and placental issues like preeclampsia

  • Deep vein thrombosis

  • Placenta previa

  • Blood clotting disorders

  • Active infections or fevers

  • Diabetes

  • High blood pressure