Using exacting anatomical science and distinctive manual processes, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) practitioners can detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow throughout the body.  It is also possible to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the vessels to assess overall circulation and determine the best alternate pathways for draining body-fluid stagnations that can occur when lymph nodes are removed.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements. These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the results can be:

• Reduction in edema (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins
• Detoxification of the body
• Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles
• Anti-aging effects
• Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and ear infections
• Relief of chronic pain
• Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle spasm and some forms of constipation
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory
• Alleviation of adipose and cellulite tissue