Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Traditional (incl. for Post-Surgery)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmic pumping massage performed along the direction of lymph flow to stimulate the lymphatic system. It promotes deep relaxation, helps reduce swelling and fluid congestion, and supports healing and recovery.
What are the benefits?
- Deep relaxationA deeply relaxing treatment that helps you feel calm and rested.
- Speeds healing and lessens painHelps promote healing of fractures, torn ligaments and sprains, and reduces pain.
- Reduces swelling and treats lymphoedemaRelieves fluid congestion (e.g., swollen ankles, puffy eyes, pregnancy swelling) and is an effective part of treating and controlling lymphoedema.
Who is it recommended for?
- Post‑surgery patientsRecommended for people recovering after surgery to support healing.
- People with lymphoedemaSuitable for those with lymphoedema, including cases that may occur after cancer treatment.
- Those with water retention, including during pregnancyGood for people experiencing water retention or pregnancy‑related leg/ankle swelling.
What can it help with?
- Lymphoedema and venous insufficiency‑related swellingHelps manage lymphoedema and conditions arising from venous insufficiency.
- Chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgiaCan improve chronic conditions listed in the text, including rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.
- Wounds, burns and scar appearancePromotes healing of wounds and burns and can improve the appearance of old scars.
- During detox programmesSupports the body's natural detoxification processes and helps eliminate toxins.
How does it work?
- Gentle, rhythmic pumping massageThe treatment uses a gentle, rhythmic pumping massage.
- Performed alongside the direction of lymph flowThe massage is done in the same direction as the lymphatic flow.
- Stimulates the lymphatic system to move defence substances and remove wasteIt is designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, which carries substances vital to the body’s defence and removes waste products.
What happens during the treatment?
- Gentle, rhythmic pumping massageA gentle, rhythmic pumping massage is applied to the body.
- Massage follows the direction of lymph flowThe massage movements are done alongside the direction the lymph normally flows.
- Lymphatic stimulation to move fluids and wasteThese movements stimulate the lymphatic system to help move defence substances and remove waste products.
Reviews
Frances McLeod
Yumiko is an exceptional practitioner. I would highly recommend her without any reservations. I have been seeing her for post operative recovery - specifically lymphatic drainage and felt the benefits even after the first session. My swelling has reduced, post op bloat has improved, sluggishness from the general has dissipated. She is technically excellent - I have been doing lymphatic drainage for years. I’d venture to say Yumiko has healing hands! I’m sure her reiki practice is excellent, which I plan to try. She is very present and kind and professional. 10/10
V H
I have been going to Yumiko for 18 years. She is the absolute best at what she does in London. Facial manual lymphatic drainage massage with hands and crystals, full body manual lymphatic drainage massage (hands and cupping etc), and even reflexology- I do all of this regularly with her and she is key to my overall health and well- being... there is noone better than Yumiko. Over the years I have recommended her to friends who have had health issues- from cancer to fertility to headaches/brain fog- her skills in reflexology are second to none. Thank you as always Yumiko. You're the best.
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