Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Service Description

You know those days when your face looks a little puffier, your legs feel full and uncomfortable and your whole body seems to be holding onto everything? Nothing is necessarily sore, but you don’t quite feel like yourself either. That’s where lymphatic drainage massage comes in. It uses very light, slow and rhythmic movements to gently encourage lymphatic fluid to move around the body. There’s no digging, kneading or trying to batter anything into submission. It’s soft, repetitive and surprisingly relaxing, because sometimes your body doesn’t need more pressure. It needs a gentler helping hand. Much of the lymphatic system sits just beneath the skin, so pressing harder doesn’t make this treatment work better. In fact, when you first experience it, you may wonder how something so gentle can be doing anything at all. But gentle really is the whole point! This can be a lovely treatment if you’re feeling puffy or sluggish, or after travelling or spending long periods sitting. The slow, repetitive rhythm can also help your whole body settle, your breathing slow down and your mind become much quieter As always, we’ll have a chat first about your health, how you’ve been feeling and what has brought you in. Then you’ll be tucked up on the heated bed with warm towels, soft lighting, gentle music, a heated and one of my hand-crocheted blankets while I get to work. Afterwards, there’s no rushing you back out the door. You’ll have a bottle of water and a few quiet minutes to come back around before heading home. Later, I’ll send you a reflection from your treatment along with simple aftercare and a few supportive ideas you can use at home. Just so there’s no confusion before you book: This is a gentle wellbeing treatment for someone with a healthy lymphatic system. I don’t provide lymphatic drainage following cosmetic surgery, and I’m not qualified to treat lymphoedema. If that is the type of care you need, you can find someone with the appropriate specialist training through the MLD Ireland therapist directory⁠. If you have swelling that is new, unexplained or hasn’t been checked by your doctor, please speak to your GP before booking.