As Yumiko's Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Cupping technique works to detoxify and "dissipate" the "tension and bloating in [her] stomach and legs," Absolutely editor Abbie Schofield reflects on the relief and relaxation she experienced post-session.
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The Khera-Griggs Cleanse Clinic at Urban Retreat offers everything from food intolerance tests to facial reflexology.
I opt for manual lymphatic drainage with cupping, designed to drain the lymphatic system (a network of tissues and organs that deal with the body's waste) and reduce bloating, tackle cellulite and digestive issues, improve cicrulation and detoxification.
The therapist [Yumiko Inoue] presses and massages each part of my body with a fragrant oil before soft, malleable silicone cups are used to create more pressure and a firmer massage - unlike glass cups, they don't leave marks on the skin. For the most part, it's relaxing but when the therapist reaches the back of my thighs it's quite uncomfortable. "You have some blockage here," she tells me, and as she works the area is really feels like she's moving my insides around.
After an hour, the tension and bloating I was feeling in my stomach and legs has dissipated and I'm considerably more relaxed.
