Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in Birmingham with Lorraine

What is our lymphatic system?

"A system which purifies the body and regulates irritation, swelling and oedema." - Thomas Bartholin circa 1654

What is Manual Lymph Drainage?

A specialised massage technique which uses slow, rhythmical circular and pumping movements to gently move the skin over the underlying tissues. The muscles of the lymphatic system are stimulated which aids the removal of waste and excess fluid from tissues. The technique is pain free and extremely relaxing.

How can MLD help you?

For each person the effect is unique. However, it is extremely relaxing as it works directly on the nervous system; it encourages decongestion and more efficient movement of the body's waste products, it may therefore strengthen our immune system; and it can help to ease pain.

MLD, whilst helpful for many specific conditions, is also a good preventative therapy, supporting us to keep and feel well. 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).

The Benefits:

• Reduces feelings of stress - and can induce a deep state of relaxation
• Encourages elimination of waste and toxins - helping to cleanse; aids constipation and digestion
• Can improve chronic conditions such as sinusitis, arthritis, joint problems, acne, catarrh, hayfever, bursitis, headaches, migraines, ME
• Promotes the healing of fractures, torn ligaments, sports and other injuries; burns, wounds, scars, venous ulcers, sprains and traumatic and post-operative reactions
• Can relieve fluid congestion, swollen ankles, eyelids, tired puffy legs due to constant standing, PMS and during pregnancy; decreases inflammation
• Effective as part of the treatment and management of lymphoedema
• Helps with conditions resulting from venous insufficiency and can also help to heal leg ulcers.

An MLD treatment:

Often people, who have never received MLD or another form of massage are deterred from booking a session because of 'fear of the unknown'. So if this is the case, please do not hesitate to ring for more information about the therapy, or about how the sessions run, without any obligation to book.

The first session is a consultation where you will be asked questions about your health and general well-being and where you get the opportunity to ask questions you may have. The treatment will be discussed with you, indicating the number and frequency of sessions to best meet your needs. This will be reviewed with you at each session. Chronic conditions, for example, may need several sessions in close proximity.

The first session is a consultation and can last up to 2 hours - this usually includes the first treatment. Further treatments last between 45 and 90 minutes again dependent on your specific needs. Conditions such as lymphoedema will require liaison with your medical practitioner with your involvement.

About the Therapist:

Lorraine 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.

Lorraine directs Meridian Professional Training in Massage in Birmingham which also offers workshops for those interested in finding out more about massage and for the continuing professional development of qualified practitioners. She is also a member of the Training Committee of the Massage Training Institute, London, a professional organisation of holistic massage schools

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.