Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in Birmingham and North / South Devon with Lorraine

What is CDT?

Combined Decongestive Therapy is used primarily in the treatment of lymphoedema and venous insufficiency oedema. It combines Manual Lymphatic Drainage technique (see MLD) with bandaging, exercises and skin care. It may also include breathing exercises and compressive garments.

This treatment is undertaken in the full knowledge of your medical practitioner.

One of the most frequent indications for this therapy is lymphoedema resulting either from radiation or cancer surgery. CDT has been shown to relieve the pain and discomfort that accompany oedema and fibrosis.

CDT Treatment

CDT is a very intense treatment where you are seen daily for 2-3 weeks in order to give the oedema the best possible chance of reducing and then being managed. You will need to exercise the affected limb in between sessions in order to further stimulate the lymphatic vessel muscles and so contribute again to the reduction of the oedema.

The first session is a consultation and lasts up to 2 hours in which you will be asked general questions about your health and specifically about the history of your lymphoedema. You will also have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and obtain more information. The details of your treatment will be discussed in full. CDT treatment is provided holistically - treating you as a whole person, not merely as a series of symptoms (for more information on holistic treatment, click HERE).

About the Therapist:

Lorraine Horton trained in the Vodder method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy in 2003. Her teachers trained at the Dr Vodder-School, Austria. Lorraine also trained in Reflexology at the Beaumont College of Natural Medicine, Bournemouth in 1998, and qualified as a Massage Therapist in 1992 at the London School of Holistic Massage.

She has her own well-established practice based in Birmingham and North / South Devon and is also employed for part of her time by the Health Service.

Lorraine directs the Meridian Professional Training in Massage in Birmingham and North / South Devon which also offers workshops for those interested in finding out more about massage and for the continuing professional development of qualified practitioners.

Her belief and enthusiasm in holistic therapies influences her continuing study, development and exploration.

Bookings:

If you would like to book a MLD session or simply find out more about any of the therapies, training or workshops that Meridian can provide - please contact Lorraine on 0121 4448130 or email her on lorraine@lhmeridian.co.uk.

If you need to find out about access in relation to disability, home visits or concessions, please ask. Gift Vouchers are also available.