Lymphatic drainage: 

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage technique designed to stimulate lymph circulation and remove toxins from the body in order to reinforce the immune system. The lymphatic draining is done with the fingers and the palm of the hand on the whole body, following the direction of the lymphatic circulation and exercising a pressure that can be intense and then gradually decreased.  

Since 1654, the existence of the lymph became known through the work of a Danish physiologist, Thomas Bartholin. The mysterious clear liquid acts to nourish and cleanse the cells representing 15% of the physical weight. When the circulation of the lymph in the lymphatic vessels become inadequate, the body weakens and becomes intoxicated, this can cause health problems such as, premature aging, cellulites, heavy legs, stretch marks and swollen ankles. The lymph circulates in the body thanks to the muscular contractions and the blood vessels that remove the toxins and cellular remains. Glands are situated along the lymph vessels, particularly the groin, underarm and on both sides of the neck in order to cleanse the lymph before it reaches the blood stream through the veins. 

There are 2 principal methods used to drain the lymph, the Vodder method and the Leduc. Dr. Emile Vodder’s practice dates back to 1932 when he was looking for a treatment for chronic sinusitis. He then used the technique for other ailments, both therapeutic and aesthetic.  Dr. Albert Leduc’s method pursues Dr. Vodder’s work but using a few different movements.  

According to practitioners, lymphatic drainage cleans and regenerates the body, accelerates healing and reduces the risk of infection. It is also useful in treating problems relating to the blood and lymphatic circulation as in the case of varicose veins, cellulites and cardio and thyroid insufficiency. Recommendations for certain problems that require precaution like sclerosis of the sinus carotid, in cases of hyper thyroid gland, thrombosis, cardiac oedema and bronchial asthma. It is not recommended to treat patients without medical authorisation, in cases of acute infections such as tuberculosis and malignant tumours. Lymphatic drainage is totally recommended in prevention of colds and flu. The method we use is that of Dr. Albert Leduc and a treatment can vary between 11/2 hours to 1hour 45 minutes.