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MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

The lymphatic system is often referred to as the body's "garbage removal" system. It picks up all the cellular waste, bacteria, cancer cells, or anything else harmful which is why it's so crucial to our overall health. When we have a sluggish lymphatic system, our immune system is more likely to be functioning poorly as well.

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a form of manual therapy and was pioneered by physician, Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife Ester Vodder. Rather than working with muscle tissues, it is a light skin stretch and soft pumping technique. The purpose of MLD is for the therapist to direct built up lymphatic fluid to the correct lymph nodes so they can drain properly. No massage oil or creams are used for true manual lymphatic drainage. Anyone can receive MLD treatments for total body wellness. 

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What does MLD help with?

  • Boosts the immune system

  • Flushes out toxins stored in the Lymphatic System

  • Reduces inflammation

  • Eases discomfort for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Minimizes scarring after surgery

  • May help reduce cellulite

  • Relief from sinus issues and allergies

  • Helps to rid bloating, puffiness, and swelling

  • Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to reduce stress

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60 mINUTES mld (1-3 AREAS) $110

90 mINUTES mld (fULL bODY) $150

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MLD & Bodywork combination sessions are offered for pain relief + wellness.

60 MINUTES MLD COMBINATION MASSAGE (1 AREA OF MASSAGE OR MLD) $110

90 MINUTES MLD COMBINATION MASSAGE (2-3 AREAS OF MASSAGE OR MLD) $150

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**Contraindications for Manual Lymphatic Drainage**
General & Absolute Contraindications include: Lymphedema, Active cancer, Acute infections, Cellulitis (red/swollen skin), Renal failure or any kidney disorder, High temperature, Cardiac edema, Severe CHF, Dizziness and shortness of breath, Pain with sneezing/coughing, Severe HTN or crisis, Deep vein thrombosis, Acute bronchitis, Malignancies such as active tumor, Bronchial asthma (must bring inhaler/have doctor's note).

Abdominal Contraindications include: Pregnancy, CHF, Dysmenorrhea, Ileus, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Aortic aneurysm, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Radiation fibrosis, Radiation cystitis, Inflammatory conditions of large/small intestines, Unexplained pain, Post DVT, History of DVT in abdominal area, Anyone under the age of 12, Pockets or cysts in the colon, Recent abdominal surgery within 1 year. 

Neck Contraindications include: Carotid endarterectomy, Thyroid disease, Carotid-Sinus syndrome, History of CVA (recurrent TIAs), Cardiac Arrhythmia, Anyone over the age of 60 with hardening arteries, 
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