WHAT IS MLD ?

Dr Emil Vodder created MLD in the early 1930s in France. MLD is a specialised form of massage that stimulates the movement of fluids in the tissues. The gentle rhythmic techniques enhance the flow of lymph through the one-way drainage pathways within the body, the lymphatic system. MLD drains excess fluid from the tissues and has a detoxifying effect by removing accumulated toxins and waste products. MLD is safe, effective and a gentle approach to cleansing the body's tissues. A healthy lymphatic system is the fundamental source of good health.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS ?

MLD is deeply relaxing, decongestive, pain relieving, and enhances the regeneration of tissue. This means that MLD can be used in a preventative or remedial way.

MLD helps you to rebalance during, or after, stressful periods.

MLD enhances the body's ability to heal itself, and it is successfully used to promote the healing of fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, burns, leg ulcers and scars (including stretch marks).

MLD is the ultimate treatment for fluid congestion, i.e.swollen ankles and tired puffy eyes. It is an important component of lymphoedema treatment and conditions arising from venemous insufficiency.

Other conditions that respond well to MLD are sinusitis, rheumatoid arthritis, acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulders and fibromyalgia (a more extensive list is available - please ask) The first visit includes a consultation and each session lasts approximately one hour. Individualised self-treatment techniques and exercises are prescribed as appropriate.