Decongestive Lymph Therapy

What exactly is Decongestive Lymph Therapy?

This is a fluid therapy that has been around in Europe since the early 1900's.  It is a therapy designed to mobilize and decongest the delicate lymph system of the body which is a fluid system that carries white blood cells, toxic debris and most of our immunity throughout the body in a series of tubes.  This system is generally located just under the surface of the skin.

Few of us ever think of our immune system, or the elaborate system of tubes, valves and filters that make up our Lymphatic System. Few of us, that is, until it doesn't function properly.  This system can get congested causing clogging of the skin from the inside.  The skin is our largest organ of detoxification, and when we cannot release toxins through our skin, then our body has to find ways of storing and minimizing the negative effects of this toxic load.  What begins as simply a cyst, psoriasis or acne becomes over time edema, chronic infections, vision issues and breathing difficulties. The longer we think our symptoms are unimportant, the more serious conditions will become.   

When we add poor diet, stress, environmental allergies, toxins, pharmaceutical drugs, hormones and artificial additives in everything from vitamins to dessert… then chronic disease and infections become the norm.  Not only do we have immune issues, but the congestion of our lymphatic system causes dead cells and worn-out body tissue to remain in our systems.  This leads to allergies, autoimmune issues and an intolerance to more and more things.  It's time to detoxify our body and allow our lymphatic system to flow freely. 

Since natural lymphatic movement relies on muscular contraction, breathing and even the muscles of digestion, there can be many times when our lymphatics may not get pumped enough.  Periods of illness when we are confined to bed, desk jobs, poor digestive function such as constipation and even dehydration when there is just not enough water to liquefy the lymph; everyone has experienced these situations at one time or another.  

We provide Swiss Lymphatic Drainage for the face, neck, body and breast area.  It is a very soothing, gentle treatment that is very relaxing.  We recommend getting this treatment away from menstrual time, and planning to rest at home after your treatment as the movement of toxins into the elimination pathways can create fatigue and a temporary increase in bowel function and urination. 

Phytobiodermie Equipment used in the lymphatic session.