Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic massage technique designed to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid, helping reduce swelling, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural detoxification processes. It is commonly used to manage lymphoedema, post-surgical swelling, and certain inflammatory conditions.

Supports Natural Healing

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle massage that helps move excess fluid and waste from your tissues, reducing swelling and supporting your body’s natural detoxification. It can improve circulation, promote relaxation, and support healing after surgery or injury, leaving you feeling lighter, more comfortable, and rejuvenated.

Support Healing and Recovery

By encouraging the natural flow of lymph, MLD helps speed up the body’s repair processes. It can ease post-surgical swelling, reduce inflammation, and support tissue regeneration, helping you feel more comfortable and recover faster.

Ideal for post-operative care, including after cosmetic or orthopedic surgeries, as well as for sports injuries, sprains, or strains. Regular treatments can reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue healing, and prevent scar tissue from becoming tight or restrictive.

Reduce Swelling and Fluid Retention

MLD gently stimulates the lymphatic system, helping your body remove excess fluid and toxins from tissues. This can reduce swelling, relieve discomfort, and improve overall circulation, making it especially beneficial after surgery, injury, or for chronic conditions like lymphedema.

Ideal for for clients experiencing post-surgical swelling, chronic lymphedema, or fluid retention due to injury or certain medical conditions. It can also help with mild swelling during pregnancy or after intense physical activity.

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The soft, rhythmic techniques of MLD not only benefit your lymphatic system but also calm the nervous system. Many clients report feeling deeply relaxed, with reduced stress, lighter limbs, and an overall sense of rejuvenation after treatment.

Ideal for clients looking to reduce stress, relieve tension, or improve their energy and mood. It can complement treatments for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or general wellness routines, leaving clients feeling refreshed, balanced, and rejuvenated.

Promote Relaxation and Wellbeing

Specialist Massage for Facial Sculpting, Lymphatic Drainage & TMJ Release

Sculpt & Glow Facial Treatment

Refine, lift, and illuminate your complexion through advanced lymphatic therapy.

This specialist facial combines gentle lymphatic drainage and facial sculpting to reduce puffiness and fluid retention. Guided by an advanced understanding of facial anatomy, rhythmic movements stimulate lymphatic flow, enhance circulation, and refine facial contours using gua sha, ice globe, facial cupping or wood therapy tools. These techniques are rooted in the principles of clinical lymphatic therapy to help to improve skin tone, elasticity, and overall radiance.

Outcome: A visibly sculpted, lifted, and luminous complexion with refined contours and a revitalised, healthy glow.

TMJ Release & Myofascial Alignment Therapy

Soothe deep tension and restore balance to the jaw and facial structure.

This targeted therapeutic treatment focuses on relieving tension and imbalance within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding musculature. Using evidence-informed myofascial and neuromuscular techniques, the session eases jaw discomfort, improves alignment, and promotes optimal function through precise, restorative touch. Each movement is designed to release deep muscular tension, enhance circulation, and bring harmony to the face, neck, and shoulders.

Outcome: Profound relief and balance—leaving the jaw, face, and mind aligned, tension-free, and deeply relaxed.

Ayurvedic Facial with Red Light Therapy

Enhance your skin’s vitality, restore youthful radiance and support overall wellbeing

After a consultation including Ayurvedic dosha profiling, gentle marma-point stimulation and Ayurvedic-inspired facial massage activates energy pathways, encourage lymphatic drainage and relieve facial tension. Myofascial release of the face, neck and chest helps relax underlying muscles, soften lines and restore a more lifted, open appearance. Red-LED light therapy, which penetrates the skin to stimulate collagen production, enhance circulation and accelerate cellular repair (naturally and non-invasively).

Outcome:

Radiant, youthful-looking skin: Red-light therapy supports regeneration of skin cells and collagen, helping to smooth fine lines and improve tone.
Lifted, refreshed contour: Myofascial & marma-point work releases tension, promotes drainage and improves facial contours.
Holistic revitalisation: Beyond skin deep, this treatment supports nervous system balance, energy flow and the body’s natural wellness rhythm.

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialised massage technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, promoting the removal of excess fluids and toxins from the body. Research and clinical studies have highlighted its efficacy in various therapeutic contexts.

1. Reduction of Swelling and Oedema

MLD is particularly effective in managing conditions characterised by fluid retention, such as lymphoedema and post-surgical swelling. A systematic review indicates that MLD can significantly decrease pain and oedema, leading to improved wound healing and reduced discomfort. Additionally, a study involving patients with systemic sclerosis demonstrated that MLD significantly reduced hand oedema and enhanced function, thereby improving quality of life.

2. Support for Post-Surgical Recovery

Post-operative patients often experience swelling and slow recovery due to disrupted lymphatic flow. MLD has been shown to alleviate these issues by enhancing lymphatic drainage, thereby reducing swelling and promoting faster healing. Furthermore, early physiotherapy, including MLD, has been found effective in preventing secondary lymphedema in breast cancer patients.

3. Stress Reduction and Relaxation

The gentle, rhythmic movements of MLD not only aid in physical recovery but also have psychological benefits. Studies suggest that MLD can significantly reduce stress levels, promoting relaxation and overall well-being. This makes MLD a valuable adjunct in managing conditions exacerbated by stress, such as chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

4. Immune System Enhancement

By facilitating the removal of toxins and waste products, MLD supports the body's immune system. A review of clinical studies indicates that MLD can enhance immune function, potentially aiding in the prevention and management of various health conditions.

5. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Benefits

Beyond therapeutic applications, MLD is also utilised in cosmetic treatments. Facial MLD, for instance, can reduce puffiness and promote a glowing complexion by improving circulation and lymphatic flow.

Considerations and Contraindications

While MLD offers numerous benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with conditions such as blood clots, cellulitis, deep vein thrombosis, fever, heart disease, infection, kidney failure, or stroke should avoid MLD. Additionally, it should not be performed directly over cancerous tissue or skin damaged by radiation therapy.

References

Vairo, G. L., Miller, S. J., McBrier, N. M., & Buckley, W. E. (2009). Systematic review of efficacy for manual lymphatic drainage techniques in sports medicine and rehabilitation: An evidence‑based practice approach. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 17(3), e80‑e89.
Müller, M., Klingberg, K., Wertli, M. M., & Carreira, H. (2018). Manual lymphatic drainage and quality of life in patients with lymphoedema and mixed oedema: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Quality of Life Research, 27, 1403‑1414.
Kurt, G., Kiloatar, H., Akdeniz Leblebicier, M., & Saraçoğlu, I. (2025). Effects of manual lymphatic drainage on pain intensity, impact of disease and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia syndrome: A double‑blind randomized sham‑controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation. Advance online publication.
Liang, M., Chen, Q., Peng, K., Deng, L., He, L., Hou, Y., Zhang, Y., Guo, J., Mei, Z., & Li, L. (2020). Manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema in patients after breast cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore), 99(49), e23225.