What is lymphatic massage?
Lymphatic massage is a light touch, rhythmic, deeply relaxing, manual therapy that stimulates the movement of lymph through the body, encouraging the drainage and cleansing of tissues.
What does a lymphatic massage include?
A 90 minute lymphatic massage includes gentle stimulation of the major lymph node areas, a thorough neck and head treatment, breast/chest drainage (optional), dry brushing and lymphatic specific techniques to the arms and legs, and a warm, soothing castor oil pack applied to the abdomen followed by abdominal massage to the digestive and lymphatic organs and the diaphragm.
A 120 minute lymphatic massage extends the 90 minute massage to include reflexology on the feet, a deep lung clearing treatment, and lymph-specific techniques on the back body.
What conditions benefit from lymphatic massage?
Lymphatic massage in indicated for a generally weak immune system, a seasonal immune tune-up, post cold or flu, part of fertility wellness and conception preparedness, pregnancy edema that is not pre-eclampsia or blood clot potential, menstrual cycle/PMS support, post surgery, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lyme’s disease, mononucleosis, mold exposure, and weight loss.
Are there reasons not to have a lymphatic massage?
Yes, lymphatic massage is contraindicated when the following conditions or treatments are present: blood clots, fever, during current cancer treatments with chemo or radiation (indicated after treatment is completed at least 6 months, and with physician approval), during current autoimmune or immune deficiency flare-ups, kidney dialysis, kidney stress, congestive heart failure, and locally to avoid swollen varicose veins.
