Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a technique that stimulates the lymphatic system and helps the body to remove waste and toxins. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is not massage, but a technique using gentle, rhythmic strokes to stimulate the lymphatic system and encourage it to transport lymphatic fluid through the lymphatic system.

 

The lymphatic system is responsible for eliminating toxins and waste products from the body, which helps to maintain its natural balance.

 

While MLD is sometimes referred to as lymphatic massage, it is not a massage in the traditional sense. It utilizes very light, skin deep, touch to move lymph fluid; it does NOT involve manipulating muscles or any deep work.

 

Your first MLD session at BFL

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We offer a one-hour intro to MLD session, but 90 min is optimal for this modality especially if treating more than one area.  Please schedule one hour or 90 min for your first session and the MLD Practitioner will recommend what duration would be best moving forward.

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You can wear loose-fitting clothing (or bring to change into) such as shorts, tank tops or sports bras.  Or you can undress to your comfort level and the MLD practitioner will drape you with the sheet and only uncover the area needed to work. 

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MLD gets things moving so sometimes clients may need to use the bathroom mid-session so you can bring a robe from home in a bag with you, to quickly put that on and then go the restroom that is right next to the massage room and then return to the massage room if needed.

 

 

Some of the more common treatments of MLD include:

• Arthritis

• Affirmation Surgery Gender

• Breast Augmentation/Reconstruction

• Concussion

• Edema

• Face Lifts

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches/Migraines

• Liposuction or Fat Transfers

• Joint Replacements

• Tummy Tucks

• Sinus Problems

 

Other Conditions:

Alopecia, Acne, Rosacea, Eczema, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy, Earaches, Sinusitis, Burns, Glaucoma, Alzheimer's

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For Clients who have undergone recent reconstructive surgery or other surgical procedures, MLD can assist in your healing process but note the following:

• Clients must have written doctor’s approval note to receive MLD treatments.

• Clients cannot have active surgical drains, all post-surgical drains must be removed prior to your MLD session

• Client’s incision needs to be fully closed, surgical support tape can still be present

• Clients are responsible for redressing with their compression garments

• Wound care and redressing - we are not licensed to provide

• Clients cannot be currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation

 

These are contraindications to receiving MLD.  If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you are not a candidate to receive MLD. 

I have been diagnosed with:

• Heart, Kidney, and/or Liver Failure

• DVT – Blood Clots

• Infection and have not been on an Antibiotic for at least 2 days

• Cancer and are currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation

• High risk pregnancy

• Unidentified skin issues

• Flu or Fever

• Recently had injectables

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A new client to BFL gets $15 off first one hour or 90 min session or $20 off a package of 3, 6 or 9 see our rates click here  

 

Read more about the MLD Practitioner Marcie click here