Get to know the basics of your lymphatic system

Our lymphatic system is our secondary, seemingly less glamorous circulatory system thats of equal importance to our cardiovascular networks. Working to collect stagnant, access fluid, debris, wastes + toxins released from the ever pulsing blood stream, it moves fluids through these tree like collector tubes towards tiny, adorable, bean like recycling factories called lymph nodes. Lymph nodes then trap, destroy and filtrate harmful bacteria, viruses, debris and dysfunctional cells (even cancer ones!) working to decrease inflammation in the body and supporting a happy, healthy functioning immune system.

What is manual lymphatic drainage and how is it beneficial for treatment of the head, neck and face?

Lymph therapy, also referred to as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) uses gentle, rhythmical hand pressure and repetitive sequences that stimulate the pulse of the lymphatic system. Because the lymph system relies on physical movement and contraction of muscles to activate + better filtrate, MLD therapy stimulates the lymphatic flow + drainage to targeted areas, cleansing the lymph and helping to rejuvenate tissues and cells promoting healing.

Facial lymphatic therapy can be helpful towards:

• decreasing facial + under eye puffiness

• helping to ease sinus pressure + discomfort from inflammation

• gently brightening facial tissues for a subtle, fresh glow

• helping to gently heal blemishes, acne + redness

• increasing lymphatic flow alongside botox treatments (3 weeks post injections )

• pre or post dental or facial surgery prep + healing support

• helping to decompress the nervous system so you can deeply relax, decompress + enjoy