Lymphatic Drainage consists of gentle, repetitive strokes to facilitate the lymphatic system. Often referred to as a ‘detox massage’, it is a specialised massage that supports your body’s internal filtration system to keep your immune system in check.
It works by stimulating the lymphatic glands using massage to drain the excess fluid from the body, directing it back into the bloodstream where it can then be flushed out through your kidneys.
A body session is 55 minutes whilst the face is 45 minutes.
Lymphatic drainage is essentially a fast track to your system and therefore the benefits are plentiful. It can address multiple issues such as water retention and toxins as well as speeding up metabolism, boosting your immune system, aiding digestion and stimulating circulation.
Yes. Flavia’s Lymphatic Drainage method helps with a number of different digestive issues. It calms inflammation and helps bloating to be reabsorbed into your bodies system and tracked back out again.
Due to its assistance with digestive issues, Flavia’s method is effective in treating IBS. Calming down inflammation, easing bloating and constipation are amongst many of its bodily benefits.
Flavia’s method can help ease abdominal pain and bloating associated with Endometriosis by calming down inflammation and assisting circulation. Lymphatic drainage may help to reduce and manage symptomatic pain of Endometriosis, when treating clients Flavia will pay extra attention to ovarian points, careful to apply on superficial pressure to ensure no further inflammation is caused.
Lymphatic drainage works to improve your overall health by promoting better circulation, balanced hormones and boosting immunity; in turn this could aid conception.
If you are receiving any type of cancer treatment we do request a referral letter from your doctor.
Studies have shown Lymphatic drainage is highly recommended whilst experiencing lymphoedema or as a preventative measure. A study conducted in America showed that 45% of mastectomy patients will get lymphoedema fifteen years after lymph node removal. Lymphatic drainage encourages lymph fluid to move away from the swollen area so it can drain normally and helps control swelling.
Lymphatic drainage works to improve circulation and blood oxygenation, in turn this can have a relaxant effect, which can assist with some of the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia.
Results can last up to 10 days, depending on your metabolism and lifestyle.