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.
Releasing Trauma: Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Release During massage school, I learned extensively about the emotional releases that can occur during sessions. Although I had no experience with this firsthand…
Red-light therapy In today's fast-paced world, our demanding lifestyles often push us to perform at our absolute best, even when our bodies haven't had ample time to recover from previous…
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…