Lymphatic Drainage Massage Essendon, Melbourne

(03) 9379 4151

Gift Certificates available

Located within 8km of the Melbourne CBD

925 Mt Alexander Rd

Essendon

What is Lymph?

Lymph is part of your lymphatic system; a thick, clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic vessels and carries white blood cells to fight infection and disease. Lymph itself is derived from tissue fluids and originates as blood plasma.

The lymphatic system is a vital part of our immune system. Part of its function is to drain, transport, filter and remove broken down foreign substances and waste from our tissue.

What is Lymphatic Drainage Therapy?

An advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialized and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This stimulates the lymphatic vessels that carry substances vital to the defence of the body, and removes waste products.

LDT utilises specific therapeutic massage techniques intended to increase circulation and drain trapped water and toxins from the body through the lymphatic system using delicate, wavelike movements on the face and neck or entire body. Used to reduce swelling, detoxify, regenerate tissue, and relieve pain and stress.

What can I expect during my treatment?

Because many of the lymph vessels are just under the skin, moving the lymph requires very light touch, barely the weight of a teaspoon of water.
Practitioners use flat hands and finger pads in painless, rhythmic movements light enough to be described as ‘feather touch’. Expect this treatment to be a lot slower and much lighter than your standard massage treatment. The majority of the treatment is spent lying supine (face up) as the front of the body is where the majority of the lymph nodes are situated.

Due to the sensitive areas in which the lymph nodes are situated, (there are clusters around your breasts and groin area) your therapist will explain the sequence and theory of the technique in the initial consultation before you decide to go ahead.

What can I expect after my treatment?

Often clients do not feel any effects of the treatment immediately, (as distinct from a relaxation massage) it is often later on in the day, or the evening that a feeling of tiredness or heaviness may be felt. This is
simply a sign that the body is using its energy to eliminate all the extra toxins that have been added to the circulatory system due to the increased lymph flow.

It is important at this time to drink extra water and stay away from caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and heavy foods to allow your body to complete this process.

What are the benefits?

Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps to rid the body of toxins and excess lymph by stimulating the body’s lymphatic system using specific massage techniques. The technique causes the lymphatic network to enlarge and carry more lymph. This applies to the limbs and trunk in particular. In this way, the body’s elimination channels are enhanced and your ability to clear out toxins and waste products is greatly improved.

Meet Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

Omar Hashim

Lymphatic Drainage Prices

60 mins - $90 (only for one area, i.e. swollen ankles/face)
75 mins - $110 (for whole body)

Call (03) 93794151

925 Mt Alexander Rd Essendon Melbourne