Assisted Lymphatic Drainage

Assisted Lymphatic Drainage

ALT is a non-invasive, painless, calming and relaxing therapeutic treatment that stimulates the lymph and breaks up congestion in the lymphatic system. A lymph drainage instrument with two wands is passed slowly over the body, breaking down congested lymph through a combination of vibration, light and electrical waves. Once the congested lymph has been broken down, it can be drained, waste can be eliminated and the free flow of lymph can resume.

Assisted Lymphatic Drainage

Assisted Lymphatic Drainage

ALT is a non-invasive, painless, calming and relaxing therapeutic treatment that stimulates the lymph and breaks up congestion in the lymphatic system. A lymph drainage instrument with two wands is passed slowly over the body, breaking down congested lymph through a combination of vibration, light and electrical waves. Once the congested lymph has been broken down, it can be drained, waste can be eliminated and the free flow of lymph can resume.

Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage for me?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help pre- and post-op recovery for many surgeries, including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and BBL. My Manual Lymphatic Drainage sessions are tailored to your needs, and can be combined with a variety of my other massage modalities for the most effective outcome. Ailments for Manual Lymphatic Drainage include Sprains, Whiplash, Hematomas, Post-Surgical Edema, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Migraines, Sinus Headaches, Diabetes, Lymphedema, Lipedema, CRPS, Severe Burns, and more.

 

The Lymphatic Drainage Map

Through Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment, the lymph fluid carries the waste products and destroyed bacteria back into the bloodstream. The liver or kidneys then remove these from the blood, and the body passes them out with other body waste.

FAQ

Why is the lymphatic system important?

The lymphatic system is often referred to as the secondary circulatory system and plays an essential role in immunity. I often refer to it as the great recycling system because it cleans out the body’s excess waste in the connective tissue that’s too big for the blood vessels to absorb. The lymphatic system runs like rivers throughout your body similar to your bloodstream. However, it doesn’t have a central pump, like the heart, to move the fluid. It depends on skeletal movement, diaphragmatic breathing, exercise and lymphatic massage to function. Lymphatic drainage increases the intrinsic contractions necessary to maximize micro-circulation of fluid into lymph nodes where an immune response gets activated. Lymph nodes are the hub where bacteria, viruses and pathogens are filtered out so that lymphatic fluid can return to the bloodstream toxin-free. You have hundreds of lymph nodes, a majority of which are clustered in the neck,  armpits, spleen, abdomen, top of the thigh, and behind the knees and elbows that contain disease fighting white blood cells, macrophages and lymphocytes that act as detectors signaling your immune system to destroy unwanted invaders.

When the lymph system becomes overwhelmed it can’t function optimally and may impede other bodily systems like your digestion, respiratory system, neurological system and more.

What are the benefits of Lymphatic Drainage?

  • Manual lymphatic drainage can help the lymphatic system clear stagnant fluid in your body which increases your immune response by defending your body against illness and disease. Asssistd Lymphatic drainage speeds up the process and allows more stagnent lymph to flow freely.

  • Regular lymphatic treatments can lessen inflammation and bloating

  • Lymphatic drainage can improve recovery time from surgeries and injury

  • Lymphatic treatments can improve the appearance of the skin, acne, scar tissue and the appearance of cellulite

  • Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic, relaxing treatment can calm your nervous system, promote healing and feels rejuvenating

What is Assisted Lymphatic Drainage?

 

ALT is a non-invasive, painless, calming and relaxing therapeutic treatment that stimulates the lymph and breaks up congestion in the lymphatic system. A lymph drainage instrument with two wands is passed slowly over the body, breaking down congested lymph through a combination of vibration, light and electrical waves. Once the congested lymph has been broken down, it can be drained, waste can be eliminated and the free flow of lymph can resume. Not only does ALT feel like a light touch massage, its results can be felt immediately. It is recommended for you to supplement your ALT sessions with physical activity and a healthy diet, for the best possible results. Impairment of the lymphatic system will lead to excess toxicity, inflammation, fluid accumulation, immune system weakness and delayed healing from injuries or surgery.

Not only does ALT feel like a light touch massage, its results can be felt immediately. It is recommended for you to supplement your ALT sessions with physical activity and a healthy diet, for the best possible results. Impairment of the lymphatic system will lead to excess toxicity, inflammation, fluid accumulation, immune system weakness and delayed healing from injuries or surgery.

What to expect during your treatment

 

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy is a one hour accelerated method of cleansing and detoxifying the lymphatic system. In a congested lymphatic system, lymph is thick, sticky, stagnant, laden with toxins and unable to circulate and eliminate waste. Lymph congestion and toxicity reduce the electrostatic field of the proteins in the interstitial fluids and contribute to thickening and clumping of lymph. Breaking down congested lymph fluid is painlessly achieved in a two-step process using the xp2.

Step 1 – While the client rests comfortably on a massage table, I increase electrostatic tension and stimulate lymphatic drainage by using the xp2, a high-frequency electro-sound therapy machine. This device contains hand-blown glass bulbs containing rare noble gases (argon, xenon, krypton), the combination of which devitalize bacteria, viruses, etc. The electric charges stimulate, re-polarize and re-establish ideal frequency and energy of individual cells & tissues and decongest the entire lymphatic system; producing a mild heating effect, increasing circulation, activating lymph, breaking up blockages, detoxifying and enhancing immunity.

Step 2 – Lymph (fat & cellulite) is directed manually along the limbs and torso (always in the direction of the ducts) with two probes of a microcurrent stimulator on the xp2, delivering a frequency-specific signal. This stimulates the lymphatic system and increases circulation, proper elimination, detoxification, cell nourishment and majorly boosts immunities.

  • 80% of overweight women have sluggish lymphatic systems according to new research.

  • Getting the lymphatic system running smoothly again is vital for achieving easy weight loss.

  • Many experts believe that a lazy lymphatic system is directly connected to the formation of cellulite because backed up fluid “sticks” to fat cells.

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