Understanding the Lymphatic System & Lymphatic Drainage Massage
A gentle, therapeutic technique designed to support the body’s natural healing and detoxification process.
What Is the Lymphatic System?
The lymphatic system is a crucial part of the body’s immune and circulatory systems. It serves as your body’s internal cleansing network, working silently to keep you healthy.
Unlike the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system does not have its own pump. Instead, lymph moves through the body via muscle movement, breathing, and manual stimulation. When the system becomes sluggish—due to stress, illness, surgery, poor circulation, or inflammation—fluid can accumulate and the body may feel heavy, puffy, swollen, or fatigued.
Waste Removal
Removing waste, toxins, and cellular debris from the body
Fluid Balance
Maintaining proper fluid balance throughout your system
Immune Transport
Transporting infection-fighting white blood cells
Immune Function
Supporting overall immune function and wellness
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage is a highly specialized, gentle technique that encourages the natural movement of lymph fluid. Using light, rhythmic, directional strokes, the therapist stimulates lymph pathways to help your body heal and restore balance.
Reduce swelling and inflammation
Improve circulation and detoxification
Boost immune response
Promote deep relaxation and nervous system regulation
The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
Physical Benefits
Reduces water retention and bloating
Improves circulation and lymph flow
Decreases swelling from injury or inflammation
Supports post-surgical healing
Helps flush metabolic waste and toxins
Enhances immune system efficiency
Aesthetic & Body Contouring
Sculpts and defines natural body contours
Smooths the appearance of the skin
Reduces puffiness in face and body
Helps improve digestive sluggishness
Mental & Nervous System
Encourages parasympathetic 'rest and reset' response
Reduces stress and promotes deep relaxation
Helps improve sleep quality
Specialized Treatments
Each service is tailored to address your unique needs, from sculpting and contouring to post-surgical recovery and overall wellness.
Most Popular
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage
Brazilian LMD
A gentle, rhythmical massage technique that combines traditional lymphatic drainage with more sculpting, contour-focused movements. Using light, precise strokes that follow the natural lymph pathways, this treatment helps move excess fluid toward the lymph nodes.
- Encourages body to flush out waste
- Promotes lighter, less bloated feeling
- Reduces water retention
- Creates more defined, smoothed appearance
Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Post-Op MLD
A gentle, medically aligned lymphatic drainage treatment that focuses on the procedure areas, reducing swelling, softening scar tissue, and supporting a smooth, safe recovery after cosmetic or medical surgery.
- Reduces post-surgical swelling
- Softens scar tissue
- Supports smooth recovery
- Medically aligned approach
Wellness Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Full Body Detox MLD
Using manual, light pressure, our Wellness MLD helps the lymph vessels contract and move built-up fluid through the lymphatic system. This technique helps treat side effects of lymphedema and provides a calming full-body detox session.
- Boosts immunity
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves circulation
- Promotes deep relaxation
Facial Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Face MLD Add-On
A gentle facial technique that reduces puffiness in the face, enhances glow, improves lymph flow, and relieves sinus congestion for a refreshed, radiant appearance.
- Reduces facial puffiness
- Enhances natural glow
- Relieves sinus congestion
- Creates radiant appearance
The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
Good Candidates
Lymphatic drainage massage may be beneficial for individuals who experience:
- Post-surgical swelling (with medical clearance)
- Poor circulation or chronic inflammation
- Bloating, digestive sluggishness, or fluid retention
- Autoimmune disorders with inflammation (MD consult recommended)
- Chronic stress or fatigue
- Sinus congestion or seasonal puffiness
- Athletes needing recovery support
- Clients seeking gentle contouring or body-defining treatments
Who Should Avoid
For safety, lymphatic drainage should not be performed on individuals with:
- Active infection or fever
- Congestive heart failure
- Blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Kidney disease
- Active cancer (unless cleared by oncologist)
- Uncontrolled thyroid issues (consultation required)
What to Expect During Your Session
Every session is designed to be a peaceful, restorative experience that honors your body’s natural healing capabilities.
Gentle, Slow Strokes
Rhythmic movements that follow your body's natural lymph pathways
Light Pressure
A soothing, light pressure that is never deep or uncomfortable
Deep Relaxation
A deeply calming experience that soothes your nervous system
Immediate Relief
Instant sense of lightness and reduced puffiness
Natural Response
Increased urination or thirst after the session (normal detox response)