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Wellness Detox
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage 

Experience a revitalizing, specialized treatment that supercharges your detoxification, dramatically reduces inflammation, and empowers your body to reset and heal!

Lymphatic drainage massage is a light, rhythmic, therapeutic technique designed to stimulate your lymphatic system — the system responsible for removing waste, excess fluid, and toxins from your body. This treatment is deeply calming, restorative, and ideal for anyone feeling inflamed, run-down, or overwhelmed.

What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle, rhythmic, specialized technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system — the part of your body responsible for removing waste, toxins, and excess fluid from tissues.

Unlike traditional deep tissue or therapeutic massage, lymphatic massage uses light pressure and precise movements that follow the natural pathways of the lymphatic system. This helps encourage fluid movement, reduce congestion, and support your body’s natural detoxification and immune processes.

Think of it as helping your body “clean house” more efficiently.

Why the Lymphatic System Matters

Your lymphatic system plays a critical role in your:

• Immune function

• Fluid balance

• Detoxification

• Inflammation control

• Healing and recovery

Unlike your circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump like the heart. It relies on movement, breathing, muscle contraction, and manual stimulation.

When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish (which often happens with stress, overwork, illness, surgery, or long periods of sitting or standing), fluid and waste can build up in tissues, leading to:

• Swelling or puffiness

• Feeling heavy or inflamed

• Fatigue and brain fog

• Slower healing

• Weakened immune response

What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Used For?

Lymphatic drainage massage is commonly used to:

• Reduce swelling and fluid retention

• Support detoxification and waste removal

• Improve immune system function

• Decrease inflammation

• Support recovery after illness or surgery (when medically appropriate)

• Reduce bloating and tissue congestion

• Improve skin health and circulation

• Promote overall wellness

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Benefits of Lymphatic Massage:

How This Treatment Supports Detoxification

• Encourages natural detox pathways

• Reduces inflammation and congestion

• Supports liver and kidney function

• Improves lymph circulation

• Helps the body eliminate metabolic waste

• Promotes deep relaxation

• Supports immune health

• Helps you feel lighter, clearer, and less swollen

Many clients report feeling lighter, less puffy, clearer-headed, and more relaxed within 24–48 hours after their session.

Is Lymphatic Drainage Right for You?​

​This treatment is especially beneficial for:

• Overworked, high-stress individuals

• People who feel inflamed, swollen, or sluggish

• Clients who sit or stand for long hours

• People experiencing fatigue or burnout

• Clients recovering from illness or surgery (with medical approval)

• Those with bloating or fluid retention

• Anyone wanting immune or detox support

What to Expect During Your Session

• Pressure is very light, slow, and rhythmic

• The session is deeply calming to the nervous system

• The focus is on stimulating lymph flow, not working deep into muscles

• Many clients enter a deep state of relaxation

• You may feel very relaxed or slightly tired afterward — this is normal

Important Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

• Drink plenty of water before and after your session

• Plan for rest afterward if possible

• Inform your therapist of any medical conditions, recent illness, or surgery

• Expect gentle work — this is not a deep tissue massage

Don’t:

• Book if you currently have a fever, active infection, or flu

• Receive lymphatic massage without medical clearance if you have:

– Active cancer

– Blood clots

– Congestive heart failure

– Kidney failure

– Acute infections

Note: If you’re unsure, please ask before booking. Your safety always comes first.

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