Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Merimbula NSW
✅ Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Vodder)
✅ Over 10 years of clinical experience
✅10,000 sessions completed
I combine lymphatic therapy expertise with a touch of herbal medicine, homeopathy, and dietary guidance to support lasting change — helping you to feel lighter, clearer, and more balanced. My appoitments are based in beautiful Merimbula NSW.
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Firsty — Manual Lymphatic Drainage is not a massage.
The term “lymphatic drainage massage” is widely misused by the beauty industry, along with many other misleading claims about lymphatic health. Always double check practitioners qualification and experience.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a precise, hands-on technique using light, rhythmic, stretch-like movements to gently stimulate the lymphatic system. Yes — you heard that right: gentle.
Because the lymphatic system sits just beneath the skin, it responds to light, directional stretch — not deep pressure. Hard massage techniques work on muscles, not lymph, and can actually compress or block lymphatic flow, sometimes causing complications if lymphodema is present.
Symptoms of Lymphatic Congestion:
- fluid retention/oedema
- puffiness
- swelling under the armpit
- frequent colds and flus
- a toxic feeling
- headaches
- digestive issues
- poor post-surgery recovery
- ANY chronic illness
- side effects from chemotherapy
- post-viral fatigue
From an iridology perspective, individuals with a lymphatic rosary in their iris are constitutionally prone to lymphatic congestion. A white lymphatic rosary indicates a predisposition to more acute issues, while a yellow-orange one suggests deep, chronic issues.
Lymphatic Rosary, Acute illness
Lymphatic Rosary, Chronic Illness
Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
A Key to Systemic Detoxification
With over 10 years of clinical experience, I see MLD as an essential support for long-term health. It helps reduce toxic load in the body — often seen in early reactions like tiredness or mild headaches, which then give way to increased energy, clearer skin, improved digestion, and a general sense of lightness.
MLD is a gentle yet powerful method to:
support detoxification
boost immune function
reduce fluid retention
promote balance and wellbeing
It’s not just a treatment — it’s a way to bring your body back into flow.
CONDITIONs THAT LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE CAN HELP:
1. Detoxification
In our toxin-laden world, lymphatic drainage is crucial for releasing stored toxins, essential for maintaining well-being and preventing disease. Combined with a proper diet, exercise, and infrared sauna use, MLD offers a powerful approach to health and longevity.
2. Chronic Illness
Conditions like Lyme disease, mold illnesses, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can lead to a sluggish lymphatic system, toxic overload, and exhausted immune responses. Lymph drainage, especially when combined with visceral therapy and homeopathic treatments like Pecan, can clear blockages and enhance fluid movement, providing crucial support for symptom relief and overall recovery.
3. Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Lymphatic drainage aids those undergoing treatments like radiation or chemotherapy by encouraging lymph flow, facilitating the removal of harmful substances, and supporting tissue regeneration. This can alleviate pain, nausea, and anxiety, triggering relaxation and endorphin production, thereby enabling the body to focus all its efforts on fighting cancer with significantly reduced side effects.
4. Skin Health
Many skin conditions stem from the body’s inability to remove excess toxins. Lymphatic drainage can greatly improve skin appearance by enhancing detoxification capacity. This leads to clearer skin, reduced puffiness, and less acne, especially when combined with gut repair for addressing underlying issues.
5. Digestive System Support
With 70% of the lymphatic system located in the abdominal cavity, it’s no surprise that lymph drainage offers relief from bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, and cramping, thereby improving overall digestive health. This should be accompanied by dietary changes and microbiome work for the best results.
6. Immunity Enhancement
Lymphatic drainage boosts white blood cell production and stimulates key organs like the thymus and spleen, strengthening the body’s defense against infections. Studies show that just one 45-minute session of MLD can increase immune responses by 40%.
7. Mental Health Improvement
MLD can alleviate chronic mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD by promoting the parasympathetic system, aiding in rebalancing the stress response with its gentle strokes.
8. Fluid Retention and Swelling Reduction
Particularly beneficial before and after surgery, MLD reduces swelling and accelerates healing, making it ideal for operations like cosmetic surgery, transplants, and liposuctions.
9. Lipoedema Management
MLD plays a critical role in managing lipoedema by reducing fluid retention, improving mobility, and lessening pain and discomfort, offering those affected a better quality of life.
10. Lymphedema Management
For lymphedema, MLD is essential in reducing swelling, preventing infection, and improving limb function, making it a cornerstone of effective lymphedema management.
Feel the Difference
Schedule your lymphatic drainage today and experience its wonders.
FAQs About Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Is manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) painful?
No. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a very gentle, non-painful therapy.
How often should one get a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)?
The frequency varies based on individual needs, ranging from weekly to monthly sessions.
Does manual lymphatic drainage help with weight loss and cellulite?
What to expect after a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) Session?
Responses vary; some experience increased urination, a burst of energy, or temporary flu-like symptoms as the body detoxifies. It’s wise not to plan too much for the day following your first session.
Where are you located ?
My lymphatic drainage sessions are performed at 4c Merimbula Drive, Merimbula at ‘Pearl and Potion’. Please book online or message me for appoitmnet
What is the difference between your lymphatic drainage and the one offered at Safir house in Merimbula ?
My lymphatic drainage are manual sessions – they are precise, targeted and health focused. I provide feedback and further directions after each session.
Safir house offers a compression siut which decreses congestion from lover limbs. Two very diferent treatments.