Rainbow Massage Therapy
Lymph Drainage Massage
In the 1930s, a Danish doctor, Hans Vodder, noticed the connection between swollen and blocked lymph glands and colds, infections and other ailments. Since the lymph system is designed to remove bacteria and toxins from the body, he reasoned that massaging the lymph system would improve the flow of lymph and benefit the patient. Together with his wife, a massage practitioner, they developed a specific technique that massages the lymph nodes and lymph system using light rhythmic strokes. A characteristic of lymph system massage is that the strokes are always with the muscle fiber, rather than cross-fiber, because the lymph system runs in the direction of the muscle fiber. Rated Light
Additional Information on Lymph Drainage
Lymph Drainage Therapy the proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body's ability to detoxify and regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, recover crucial substances that have escaped from the blood, and maintain a Healthy Immune System. However, the action of the lymph vessels and nodes can be hindered or stopped, due to fatigue, stress, emotional shock, cold, infections, lack of physical activity, age, surgery, radiation, chemicals, food additives and an acidic pH.
Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is the first modality to teach practitioners how to manually attune to the specific rhythm, pressure, quality and direction of the lymph flow. The ability to actually feel and work with the lymph flow dramatically increases the benefits of the LDT session. For best results at least three to five sessions are recommended.
Benefits of Lymph Drainage Therapy
Relief of Chronic Pain
Detoxification Of the Body
Stimulates the Immune System
Reduction in Edemas (Swelling) of Various Origins
Reduction in the Symptoms of
Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
Regeneration of Burned, Scarred and Wrinkled Skin
Relief of Chronic Sinusitis, Bronchitis and Earaches
Anti-Aging Effects
Alleviation of Cellulite Tissue
Treating Infants and Children Lymph Drainage Therapy is very gentle, infants and children become very relaxed from the gentle hand movements to help move the lymph through the body. LDT benefits babies that cry a lot, have colic or abdominal problems and repeated earaches or infections. What To Expect During the session the client should wear loose fitting shorts and a top. The LDT process involves the use of subtle gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of the lymphatic flow. Specifically, the therapist works with flat hands, using all the fingers to stimulate wave-like movements. The pressure applied is generally around five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel. These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. A day prior to their session clients should hydrate their bodies by drinking extra water. If dehydrated, the client may feel a little ill after the session due to the increased concentration of toxins in the system. During the session the client will become deeply relaxed. After a few sessions clients remark how they feel more energy and a sense of well being. Certified Lymphedema Therapy Treatment of Lymphedema should begin as soon as possible. At present the most effective and least invasive approach is referred to as Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP). The length of treatment depends upon the severity and duration of the lymphedema. Four steps of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy are: (1) Lymph Drainage Therapy, (2) Compression Bandaging, (3) Remedial Exercises, and (4) Skin Hygiene. Our goal by the end of treatments is to help the patient manage their lymphedema on their own with medical supervision.