Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy

(MLD & DLT)

Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy

70 minutes initial appointment £70, follow ups 55 mins £60

DLT Is for the treatment of Lymphoedema (usually following on from cancer and it treatment). Swelling can affect various parts of the body (usually linked to the area treated). DLT treatment involves a combination of treatments to reduce the swelling maintenance phase including

• MLD,
• Compression garments,
• Wrap
• Bandaging
• Skin care
• Exercise

Skin care (carried out by the client)  is such an important part of the therapy to ensure the skin is at its' best to prevent infections, wounds and ulcers.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage:

70 minutes initial appointment £70, follow ups 55 mins £60

MLD is a very special type of massage designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of our vascular system and an important part of the immune system. It comprises of a network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes that carry a fluid, called lymph, from our tissues back towards the heart and our circulatory system.

Swelling can occur after injury, surgery and cancer treatment, as well as other conditions and is generally localised. Regular MLD is recommended to reduce the  swelling from the tissues, leading to a quicker healing time. 

A compromised lymphatic system can lead to a swollen areas depending on several factors, some swelling is a condition called lymphoedema.

MLD deals with localised fluid retention and tissue swelling. Although there is no cure for lymphoedema it may be possible to control the main symptoms using MLD to minimise fluid build-up in the tissues and stimulate the flow of fluid through the lymphatic system back to the heart.

Lymphatic drainage techniques provide stimulation to the lymph vessels under the skin. It encourages them to work harder and find new pathways to drain lymph away from the swollen area.

What are he benefits of MLD?

• Removing excess fluid from swollen areas, Lymphoedema and Oedema.
• Is deeply relaxing
• May strengthen the immune system as part of a “detox” programme
• Relieves fluid congestion: swollen ankles, swollen legs, swollen arms
• Is an effective component of the treatment and control of lymphoedema and assists in conditions arising from venous insufficiency
• Can be used to speed healing after cosmetic surgery (as recommended by surgeons)