A gentle non-invasive therapy involving light, rhythmic and pumping hand movements to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow and stimulate the lymphatic system.  Manual lymphatic drainage encourages lymph to drain out of the affected area and into an area that drains normally. 

 

Helpful for alleviating many conditions including:

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- lymphoedema   

- post operative swelling

- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or constipation

- facial swelling, puffy eyes, sinusitis, nasal congestion

- swollen legs or ankles, such as during pregnancy

- post plastic surgery (speeding up healing)

- stress reduction, calms the central nervous system 

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