WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM COMPRISES A NETWORK OF LYMPH VESSELS, DUCTS, NODES, AND TISSUES LOCATED BENEATH THE SKIN, (AROUND 700) OPERATING AS THE BODY'S ESSENTIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ALBEIT A SOMEWHAT UNAPPEALING ANALOGY. ITS PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO ELIMINATE "WASTE" FROM THE BODY, ENCOMPASSING TOXINS, BACTERIA, AND EXCESS FLUIDS. THE LYMPH, ESSENTIALLY AN ACCUMULATION OF SURPLUS FLUIDS, FLOWS THROUGH ARTERIES AND TISSUES, SERVING AS A CLEANING AGENT BEFORE DIRECTING THESE MATERIALS THROUGH THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM FOR DISPOSAL.

REMARKABLY, THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM LACKS A BUILT-IN PUMP TO PROPEL LYMPH THROUGHOUT THE BODY, RELYING INSTEAD ON OUR MUSCULAR ACTIONS TO SUSTAIN FLUID MOVEMENT. CONSEQUENTLY, ANY FORM OF MANUAL "DRAINAGE" (YES, THE RUBBISH DISPOSAL METAPHOR IS QUITE VIVID) IS TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF LYMPH TO LYMPH NODES FOR THE ELIMINATION OF TOXINS AND BACTERIA. IT REMAINS A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE BODY'S OVERALL HEALTH.

WHAT IS MLD - MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

A LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE TREATMENT EMPLOYS GENTLE PRESSURE AND ELONGATED, RHYTHMIC STROKES TO STIMULATE THE FLOW OF LYMPH FLUID, GUIDING TOXINS TOWARD THE ORGANS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR EFFECTIVE ELIMINATION. IN THE SKILLED HANDS OF A TRAINED PRACTITIONER, GENTLE PRESSURE CAN REACTIVATE THE NATURAL CONTRACTIONS OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM, FACILITATING THE MOVEMENT OF STAGNANT FLUID BACK INTO THE BODY'S INNATE LYMPHATIC CIRCULATION.

TO ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS AND ENSURE THE OPTIMAL FUNCTIONING OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLIENTS SCHEDULE A LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE TREATMENT FORTNIGHTLY FOR OPTIMAL BENEFITS. IF FORTNIGHTLY APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT FEASIBLE, A MONTHLY SCHEDULE IS ADVISED TO MAINTAIN EFFECTIVENESS.

SERVICES OFFERED


LUCY SPECIALISES IN PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE 90-MINUTE FULL FACE AND BODY LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SERVICE, A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM. SHE DOES NOT OFFER ISOLATED TREATMENTS FOR SPECIFIC BODY AREAS OR FACIAL TREATMENTS ALONE, FIRMLY BELIEVING THAT THE KEY TO ACHIEVING OPTIMAL RESULTS IN DETOXIFICATION AND OVERALL WELLNESS IS BY ADDRESSING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM, FROM HEAD TO TOE. THIS COMMITMENT TO A HOLISTIC APPROACH UNDERSCORES LUCY'S DEDICATION TO ENSURING THAT THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AT ITS BEST, HELPING CLIENTS EXPERIENCE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BENEFITS THAT COME WITH TOXIN REMOVAL AND IMPROVED WELL-BEING. BY OFFERING THIS ALL-ENCOMPASSING LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SERVICE, LUCY SEEKS TO OPTIMISE THE BODY'S NATURAL DETOXIFICATION PROCESSES AND PROMOTE A STATE OF ENHANCED VITALITY AND HEALTH.

BENEFITS OF MLD

MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE (MLD) OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

  • REDUCING SWELLING: MLD HELPS TO REDUCE SWELLING BY PROMOTING LYMPHATIC FLUID DRAINAGE, WHICH CAN BE ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SURGERY, CIRCULATORY ISSUES, INJURY, OR OTHER CONDITIONS, INCLUDING HORMONAL IMBALANCES OR EVEN OCCASIONAL SWELLING.

  • IMPROVING IMMUNE FUNCTION: THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN IMMUNE FUNCTION BY CARRYING IMMUNE CELLS AND FILTERING OUT TOXINS AND FOREIGN SUBSTANCES. MLD CAN HELP TO BOOST IMMUNE FUNCTION BY IMPROVING LYMPHATIC FLOW.

  • ENHANCING SKIN HEALTH: MLD CAN IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE AND HEALTH OF THE SKIN BY INCREASING BLOOD FLOW AND PROMOTING THE REMOVAL OF WASTE AND TOXINS.

  • PROMOTING RELAXATION AND REDUCING STRESS: MLD IS A GENTLE AND RELAXING THERAPY THAT CAN HELP TO REDUCE STRESS AND PROMOTE A SENSE OF WELL-BEING.

  • ALLEVIATING PAIN: MLD CAN HELP TO ALLEVIATE PAIN BY REDUCING INFLAMMATION AND PROMOTING THE RELEASE OF ENDORPHINS.

  • IMPROVING DIGESTION: MLD CAN ALSO HELP TO IMPROVE DIGESTION BY PROMOTING THE MOVEMENT OF FOOD THROUGH THE DIGESTIVE TRACT AND REDUCING BLOATING AND DISCOMFORT.

OVERALL, MLD IS A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE THERAPY THAT CAN IMPROVE MANY ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

THERE ARE SOME INSTANCES WHEN A MLD SHOULDN’T BE EMPLOYED; THIS WOULD INCLUDE PREGNANCY, ANY CANCER, OR ANY INFECTION SUCH AS COLD OR FLU. PLEASE REFER TO FAQ FOR FULL LIST.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Payment Terms:

  • Invoices must be paid in full one week prior to the scheduled treatment date.

  • For bookings made less than one week in advance, payment is required at the time of booking.

  1. Cancellation Policy:

    • A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for cancellations.

    • Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will result in a 50% fee, which will be retained to cover associated costs.

  2. Rescheduling:

    • Clients may reschedule appointments with at least 24 hours notice without incurring any additional fees.

  3. Late Arrivals:

    • Clients are encouraged to arrive on time for their scheduled appointments. Late arrivals may result in a shortened treatment time.

  4. Missed Appointments:

    • Failure to attend a scheduled appointment without prior notice will result in the full fee being charged.

  5. Client Responsibility:

    • Clients are responsible for providing accurate health information and notifying the therapist of any changes in their health status.

  6. Contraindications

    • It is your responsibility to alert Lucy to any contraindications you may have and be aware Lucy will not be able to carry out a treatment on anyone who is pregnant or has any form of cancer.

  7. Therapist Discretion:

    • I reserve the right to refuse or discontinue treatment if it is deemed unsafe or inappropriate for the client.