What is the Lymphatic System

What is the Lymphatic System?

1. The lymphatic system plays a huge part in the body's ability to:

1. Drain stagnant fluids

2. Regenerate tissues
3. Filter out toxins & foreign substances
4. Maintain a healthy immune system

2. It is a complex system composed primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation with each other.

3.  It relies on hundreds of tiny muscular units contracting throughout the body to propel lymph flow (unlike the blood which has the heart as it's pump).

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Why Lymph Drainage Therapy?

1.    Those muscular units that pump the lymph can be hindered or stopped due to surgery, trauma, burns, infections, substantial swelling, fatigue, stress, or even age!

2.    When the lymph flow becomes hindered or stopped, stagnant fluids, bacteria, toxins and other bad elements will remain in the body and could cause illness.

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OK, I'm sold on why it's good.  How is it done?  Is it painful?

1.    Lymphatic Drainage is a hands-on technique designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system.

2.    Lymph Drainage Therapy is an original hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.).  Created out of his research on the lymphatic system, LDT takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a new level of precision in keeping with the latest scientific discoveries and exact anatomical science.

3.    The therapist utilizes gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids.  While the exact amount of pressure applied depends on the area and pathology involved, it averages an extremely light five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel.  With that pressure, it is not painful at all.

4.    Using this technique, trained therapists are able to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body.  From there they can use their hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping of the vessels to assess the overall direction of lymphatic circulation, areas of stagnation, and the best alternate pathways for draining lymph and other body fluids.

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So what results can I expect if receiving this work?

Some examples include...

• Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymph edemas of many origins
• Detoxification of the body
• Regeneration of tissues (e.g., from burns and pre- and post-surgical scarring) and anti-aging effects
• Relief of chronic inflammation and conditions such as acne, eczema and allergies
• Immune system stimulation for preventative and therapeutic effects
• Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
• Relief of chronic pain
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality, and loss of memory
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as voluntary or involuntary muscle hypertonus
• Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue

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How long dies a session last?

Sessions can last from as little as 20 minutes to as much as 2 hours.  It is all dependent on the specific area and pathology (illness) involved

How much does it cost?

Visit the Pricing page of our website for pricing on all services.

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