Lymphatic Drainage Massage
“To massage is as natural to us as breathing”
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Massage is the most ancient method and expression of the healing touch of caring kindness.
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Massage is and remains the door to deep and lasting healing, upon which Wholeness is based, and we all have the God given ability to touch, heal and massage. The very essence of soulful and sincere application of massage conveys a message of warmth, safety and consequently a degree of healing.
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Lymph is a clear, watery liquid that begins as fluid flowing between the cells, interstitial fluid is not called lymph until it drains into the network of lymph capillaries located in the tissue spaces. From lymph capillaries, lymph flows into larger vessels called lymphatic’s which are studded with filters called nodes or lymph glands.
Unlike the blood circulation, which has a heart to pump it around, the lymph is not pumped, but is moved when lymph vessels are compressed by surrounding muscles as they contract during movement. Massage is an important means of speeding up the flow of the lymph.
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Swollen lymph glands commonly indicate disease. With massage comes an increase in blood circulation which stimulates the nervous system, the skin, the muscles, circulation, digestion and the lymphatic system.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
All types of massage therapy require you to wear minimal, if any, clothing so that the therapist is able to make the necessary skin to skin contact and apply a combination of techniques efficiently.
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Massage can stimulate and relax the body and mind. The skin, blood and lymphatic systems are stimulated which boosts circulation, aids cellular renewal and removes toxic wastes. As tense muscles relax, stiff joints loosen and nerves are soothed, an all-over feeling of relaxation and well-being comes about.
