MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is a specialized, gentle rhythmic massage. This treatment can be used for general wellness, post-surgical support, or support for diagnosed conditions such as lymphedema and lipedema. This blog post explains the difference between MLD and traditional massage.

No. MLD is a skin technique and requires light pressure to engage surface lymphatic vessels.

Yes, Acute inflammation - caused by bacteria, viruses, or poisons accompanied by fever is contraindicated. Lymphatic drainage will push these substances into the lymph channels before the body can eliminate them. This way one, can spread the toxic substances throughout the body. It is best to wait a few days until the condition is not acute and the body has had a chance to clean up the area.

Major heart problems – if the heart is not fully functioning, edema can be lymphodynamic due to a lack of venous return. Pumping more fluid in the heart may stress it more than the actual condition.

Thrombosis – can lead to free-floating blood clots in the circulatory system.

There are many benefits which include:

Physiological Effect:

Boost Immunity. Massage stimulates the production of endorphins, opiate-like compounds produced by the body that relieve pain and produce feelings of euphoria.

Improved Sleep. Massage reduced fatigue and improved sleep. Most studies credit it to massages increasing delta waves, brain waves connected to deep sleep, which would explain why it’s easier to drift off on a massage table.

Manage Anxiety and Depression. It’s easy to feel anxious or fall into depression when we’re going through tough times. However, a massage can soothe these feelings by reducing cortisol levels. Massage two times per week for five weeks can increase frontal delta waves (slow, loud brainwaves that suspend external awareness and are a source of empathy), which promote feelings of relaxation.

Physical Pain is Reduced. Massage has been shown to affect the nervous system through the stimulation of sensory receptors. Massage stimulates the large-diameter fibers, preventing the small-diameter fibers from transmitting signals, which can suppress the sensation of pain.

Reflexology: is the application of pressure to areas on the feet, hands, and ears. The theory behind reflexology is that these areas correspond to organs and systems of the body and that pressure applied to these areas affects the organs and benefits the person's health.

The Biomat is a far-infrared heating pad lined with amethyst crystals for negative ions.

Far-infrared or radiant heat (FIR) is part of the natural light spectrum of sunlight and a safe form of energy that heats objects by a process called a direct light conversion. Radiant heat warms the objects around it without affecting the temperature of the surrounding free air. All warm-blooded animals emit far-infrared/radiant heat, a beneficial and essential form of energy that can penetrate, refract, radiate and reflect.

Far infrared rays are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal and can therefore be beneficial in the treatment of a variety of diseases and that is why the FDA recognizes it as a medical device.

Far infrared heat speeds cellular metabolic rates by stimulating the activity of mitochondria, and triggering enzyme activity,

FIR energy strengthens the immune system by stimulating the increased production of white blood cells and killer T-cells.

Far infrared heat promotes the rebuilding of injured tissue by having a positive effect on the fibroblasts (connective tissue cells necessary for repair)

FIR energy relieves nervous tension. It reduces soreness in nerve endings and muscle spasms by heating the muscle fibers.

Far infrared heat improves the balance of blood pressure, blood sugar, and nutrients in the cells, resulting in increased muscle strength.

Amethyst is a natural source of negative ions.

Negative ions help strengthen the functions of the autonomic nervous system.

They reinforce collagen (tissues that are resilient and tension-related.

They improve the permeability of the cell's prototype plasma membranes (improving metabolism).

Negative ions strengthen the body's immune system, boosts the production of hormones, stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, and endocrine glands to optimum performance. It supports oxygenation in the blood, and aids in treatments of the digestive tract, heart, stomach, and skin.

Yes. There is a $60 cancellation fee for cancelling an appointment less than 24 hour before scheduled time. For prepaid series schedule appointments will count as a completed session if cancelled less than 24 hour before appointment no refunds. Payments made in advance will not be refunded if you cancel your appointment less than 24 hours in advance.