Medical Lymphatic Massage

• Lymphoedema following cancer treatment
• Post-surgical swelling
• Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)
• Fibromyalgia
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lipoedema
• Pregnancy and post-partum swelling
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Chronic sinus congestion
• Bloating and puffiness related to hormonal changes
• Heavy legs and fatigue from poor circulation

Light pressure is applied in a slow, rhythmic way from the periphery to the midline of the body. The therapist may use small circular, scooping or pumping motions to augment the flow of tissue fluid as it passes through the lymphatic system and back into the blood circulation.

Your therapist will discuss with you the number of treatments you might wish to have and what outcome to expect from your treatment.

Your therapist will then apply a sequence of light, relaxing strokes to your skin while you relax on the treatment table. This will reduce swelling and discomfort and improve drainage.

A session takes around 40 minutes. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

All our MLD practitioners are qualified in the use of MLD and fully insured, so you can be assured of a safe and professional experience.

Richa Gupta is an experienced physiotherapist who offers MLD; she has particular experience of working with people with CFS/ME.

Kirtida Patel is a registered nurse who has completed postgraduate training in lymphoedema management. She has trained in the Casley Smith and Leduc methods of manual lymphatic drainage.

• Have lung, heart or kidney disease
• Are pregnant
• Have any history of blood clots/DVT
• Have any infections
• Have active cancer

There are very few side effects to treatment, but you may feel more tired, need to urinate more frequently, feel slightly nauseous or have a mild headache. These are all temporary and the result of increased fluid movement and the removal of toxins.

If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to speak to your therapist.

NHS – Lymphoedema treatment