Lymphatic Drainage

Reduce inflammation, boost immunity, detoxify

Your body was designed to self-cleanse

The lymphatic system is essential for cleansing and filtering the fluid that bathes every living cell in your body. It relies on muscle contractions to move fluid away from cells and tissue of the body and into the bloodstream for the expulsion of harmful waste, toxins, and microbes. The lymphatic system can become congested for many reasons, including lack of exercise, chronic hidden infections, poor diet, restrictive clothing, or scar tissue blockage.

Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle procedure that assists the movement of lymphatic fluid along its pathway of filtration, aiming to decongest stagnation and increase flow. The benefits of lymphatic drainage include maintaining your body’s fluid balance, detoxification, improving blood circulation, and boosting immune mechanisms. Our highly-skilled, specially-trained therapists can use equipment-based lymphatic drainage or manual lymphatic drainage (a hands on approach).

Drawing of how muscles help to pump lymphatic fluid in the lymphatic vessels. Image used under license from Shutterstock.com

Drawing of the lymphatic system. Image used under license from Shutterstock.com

Who benefits from lymphatic drainage

With the lymphatic system being a passive system, everyone can benefit from a lymphatic drainage session. Anyone with the following ailments or situations may find this treatment particularly helpful:

Lipedema
Lymphedema
Water retention
Chronic venous insufficiency
Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness
Fibromyalgia
Bloating
Chronic infection (mold, lyme, EBV, etc.)
Post surgery
Post liposuction and cool sculpting
Post accident or fall

Frequently Asked Questions

Most people feel relaxed and refreshed after a session, often reporting less pain than before the session. It is common to feel tired and it is possible to have a “detox” reaction if your body has been very congested. A detox reaction may be a headache, brain fog, or fatigue. Rest and hydration help your body process the toxins we have released and usually people feel fine by the next day.

A detox reaction is also a sign that you may need to do a short series of sessions to support your detox pathways, make sure to mention it to your provider at your next session.

Sinus Relief Treatment

Using our Electro-Lymphatic technology, our sinus relief treatment is designed for those with head, sinus, or ear congestion. Common symptoms for those recovering from a cold/flu or suffering from seasonal allergies.

This 30 minute appointment with one of our Naturopathic Doctors is focused on the head and neck. The session includes 20 minutes of focused electro lymphatic therapy to the head and neck as well as a an ozone treatment to the ears or sinus.

Ozone is anti-microbial and promotes movement of inflammation. Electro lymphatic therapy helps open the sinuses and promote drainage. Combined these therapies are a powerhouse for sinus relief and recovery.

Many of our patients report a reduction in facial and under eye puffiness after treatment.

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