Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized, light-touch therapy that supports your body’s natural detoxification and healing pathways. Using slow, rhythmic movements, MLD stimulates the lymphatic system—the network that clears away waste, reduces swelling, and strengthens immunity—while inviting the nervous system into deep relaxation.
It’s more than just a treatment for fluid retention—it’s an embodied ritual of release, balance, and restoration.
The Lymphatic System: Your Body’s River of Health
The lymphatic system is one of the most vital—and often overlooked—systems in the body. It works in harmony with the circulatory, immune, and nervous systems to keep you balanced and well.
Structure:
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Lymph vessels run just beneath the skin, carrying clear lymph fluid through the body.
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Lymph nodes act like purification hubs, filtering out waste, toxins, and pathogens.
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Organs like the spleen, tonsils, and thymus help regulate immunity and lymphatic flow.
Function:
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Clears cellular waste and toxins from tissues
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Reduces swelling and puffiness by moving excess fluid
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Supports immune defense against illness
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Balances fluid levels in the body
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Helps the nervous system rest, repair, and restore
When the lymphatic system becomes stagnant—due to stress, illness, surgery, or hormonal shifts—you may feel heavy, puffy, or fatigued. MLD gently reactivates this inner river, creating a sense of lightness, clarity, and flow.
To learn more about how the lymphatic system works, check out my blog posts:
✨ Flowing Toward Wellness: An Introduction to Fascia & the Lymphatic System (Oncology Support)
✨ Discover the Power of Lymphatic Drainage for Healing
✨ Clear Mind, Clear Body: How the Glymphatic System Supports Brain Health…
Why Choose MLD
Many people seek out MLD when they’re ready to:
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Reduce swelling & fluid retention – from hormonal shifts, travel, or daily stress.
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Reduce pain, tension & inflammation – decreases inflammatory load from acute & chronic pain
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Post-surgerical support – c-section, hysterectomy, mastectomy, etc..
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Oncology support – safely modified to treat and reduce risks for lymphedema
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Soothe hormonal bloating & tenderness – during PMS, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Enhanced mental clarity & improved sleep – by supporting drainage pathways of the head & neck.
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Boost immunity & detox pathways – supporting gut, liver, and skin health.
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Ease stress & nervous system overload – by shifting into a parasympathetic state of calm.
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Release heaviness & tension – in the face, neck, abdomen, or legs.
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Enhance natural beauty – improving circulation, supporting skin health, and restoring youthful glow.
The Flow State Lymphatics Experience
Your session is a sacred space to reconnect with your body. Through gentle, intentional touch, we’ll:
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Create flow where there is stagnation
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Ease puffiness, heaviness, and discomfort
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Invite your body’s innate healing wisdom to awaken
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Offer you deep rest, nervous system regulation, and a renewed sense of lightness
Who Benefits from MLD?
MLD is for you if you’re:
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Preparing for or recovering from surgery
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Managing chronic swelling, lymphedema, or autoimmune conditions
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Longing for relief from stress, fatigue, or cyclical bloating
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Seeking holistic support for beauty, wellness, and self-care
