Lymph Drainage is a gentle, relaxing treatment that concentrates on the Lymphatic System; it activates the circulation of the tissues and stimulates the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.  This serves to detoxify the body, regenerate tissue and has many other health benefits such as the relief from pain, increased relaxation, relief from inflammation and it has anti-aging effects.

The skin is massage lightly and rhythmically in the natural direction of lymph flow the aim is to stretch the superficial lymphatic vessels which lie just beneath the skin and there is no deep tissue massage. For a healthy body the Lymphatic system must efficiently eliminate waste in order to prevent illness.  

If the lymphatic system is sluggish, it affects many other functions within the body, when working properly the lymph stems drains fluids, detoxifies, regenerates tissues, filters out toxins and helps to maintain a healthy immune system.   So a lymph drainage massage can make a substantial contribution to overall health.  The number of treatments required will depend upon your level of health, but three treatments are often sufficient for most people.   Some practitioners may incorporate essential oils into the treatment and each session will be between half an hour and an hour.