Category: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage therapy that is designed to stimulate the lymphatic system and improve the flow of lymphatic fluid throughout the body. The lymphatic system is responsible for filtering and removing waste products, excess fluid, and harmful substances from the body. MLD involves light, rhythmic strokes and gentle pumping movements to encourage the lymphatic fluid to flow more efficiently, helping to reduce swelling and inflammation, boost the immune system, and promote healing.

Unlocking Your Full Athletic Potential

licensed massage therapist in Phila performing sports massage

Sports Recovery, Integrated Massage, and Lymphatic Drainage Sports recoveries are techniques and therapies specifically designed to aid in recovering and rehabilitating athletes from intense training sessions, competitions, or sports-related injuries. Integrated Massage (also referred to as sports massage) is designed to address those needs by: Of those three, aiding in removing metabolic waste products is […]

Sports Taping for Post-Op Recovery

Manual lymphatic massage performed in Philadelphia for wellness for cosmetic surgery

Sport Taping for Post-Op Recovery Recovering after a surgical procedure can be very difficult. With lots of pain, swelling, and inflammation, post-op recovery is something most people don’t look forward to. While people are commonly told to rest, elevate, compress, and ice to reduce inflammation, many don’t know k-taping is also beneficial. K-taping, which is […]

Why Aren’t You Cupping?

Why Aren’t You Cupping? As Tobias Harris stepped to the free-throw line, I immediately noticed a red symmetrical circle on this right arm. It’s the same mark that we saw on Michael Phelps during the 2016 Olympic games. The mark is the result of cupping therapy, an ancient technique that is used to aid in […]