Lymph Drainage Therapy
Cheryl Guertin, LMT

Lymphatic drainage is a hands-on technique designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system. LDT enables practitioners to detect the specific rhythm direction, depth and quality of the lymphatic flow. As a result, therapists can achieve profound, more precise outcomes in shorter periods of time. For clients, the process is very pleasurable and induces deep state of relaxation.

The LDT process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. Using this technique, trained therapists are able to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. From there they can use their hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the vessels to assess the overall direction of lymphatic circulation, areas of stagnation, and the best alternate pathways for draining lymph and other body fluids.

Due to the nature and role of lymphatic system, LDT can prove beneficial in the correction of numerous conditions as well as in preventive health maintenance.

In essence, Lymph Drainage Therapy works to help re-circulate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and promote a state of relaxation and balance within the autonomic nervous system. It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the results may be:

Benefits of Lymph Drainage Therapy
• Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymph edemas of many origins
• Detoxification of the body
• Regeneration of tissues and anti-aging effects
• Relief of chronic inflammation and conditions such as acne, eczema and allergies
• Immune system stimulation for preventive and therapeutic effects
• Relief of chronic pain
• Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality, and loss of memory
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as voluntary or involuntary muscle
  hypertonus
• Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue