Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT)

  • Optimize the functioning of your lymphatic system
  • Improve immune response by increasing production of lymphocytes
  • Assist in tissue detoxification
  • Facilitate removal of stagnant waste surrounding cells to improve cell function
  • Decrease inflammation thereby decreasing pain and swelling
  • Promote tissue regeneration
  • Promotes more efficient metabolism of fat
  • Stimulates the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system: helpful in dealing with depression, anxiety and sleep disorders
  • Fibrotic conditions
  • Post exercise lactic acid build-up
  • Swelling from sprain/strain injuries
  • Edema from chronic or sub-acute conditions

Lymph Drainage Therapy is a very gentle, non-invasive therapy that helps optimize the functioning of the lymphatic system. It is not massage. A typical massage temporarily collapses the superficial lymphatic pathways. Symptoms of a congested, sluggish lymphatic system are inflammatory processes, unusual fatigue, edema, high susceptibility to viral and bacterial infection, lack of vitality, and inability to lose weight. Cells can not function efficiently when bathed in a toxic sludge. A stagnant lymphatic system provides a breeding ground for pathogenic material.

The importance of a properly functioning lymphatic system cannot be overstated, as it is critical in preventing sickness and keeping us healthy. A balanced immune system is directly related to how well the lymphatic system is functioning, It is very easy for the lymphatic system to become stagnant because of poor dietary habits, insufficient water intake, lack of exercise, surgery (creating scar tissue), the massive amounts of toxins in our food, air, medications, water and anything we put on our skin. Compared to 100 years ago a highly functioning lymphatic system is more critical than ever. With Inflammation being one of the main factors contributing to disease, anything that helps the body get rid of inflammation is vital.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • I do not have the advanced training to treat lymphedema
  • Acute infections such as sinusitis, bacterial infections
  • Fever
  • Previous tuberculosis
  • Previous toxoplasmosis
  • Serious circulatory problems: thrombosis, venous obstructions
  • Major cardiac problems: LDT may increase cardiac load
  • Malignant ailments
  • Poisonous spider bite

PRECAUTIONS

  • Removed spleen
  • Major renal insufficiency
  • During menstruation
  • Pregnancy
  • Edema
  • Hyper or hypothyroidism
  • Carotid stenosis (often present in the elderly)
  • Acute asthma and allergies
  • Fresh scars, eczema, moles
  • Chronic infection
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Please be aware that certain drugs may circulate or be metabolized faster

About the Light Beam Generator (LBG)

The LBG is a bio-electromagnetic based device that aids in boosting the lymphatic system’s functionality, supporting systemic detoxification, and promoting overall cellular vitality. It uses cold gas coherent, photonic energy powered by direct current pulses of energy with FM modulation. The cold-gas photon therapy liquifies old lymph fluid, Rife frequencies support the body in eliminating harmful microbes, and a Scalar wave generator rejuvenates cellular interaction and health.
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I use the Light Beam Generator in most of my lymph drainage treatments and occasionally will also use manual lymph drainage therapy. I prefer using the LBG to manual LDT because it is foolproof and is much more efficient than manual LDT alone. The LBG has protocols for different areas of the body such as the breast, abdomen, leg, etc., along with a general body detoxification protocol.

Sufficient water intake makes the treatment more effective and can reduce symptoms of a healing reaction. Essential oils are used in conjunction with the LBG that are specifically to affect the lymphatic system.

Contraindications Specific to the LBG

  • Pregnancy
  • Epilepsy
  • Clients with pacemakers
  • Clients taking blood-thinning medications
  • Thrombosis
  • Acute asthma
  • Hyperthyroid

Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy of the Face and Neck

  • Esthetic benefits: regenerates skin tissue, decrease puffiness, diminish fine lines
  • For pre and post surgical procedures
  • Head congestion
  • Rhinitis, chronic sinusitis
  • Nose fractures
  • Chronic otitis
  • After oral surgery, tooth extraction
  • Helpful in stimulating superficial circulation since the drainage of the skin is not directly affected by exercise

Please let me know if you have had any surgery on your face or neck (including cosmetic surgery). Surgeries change the lay-out of the lymphatic pathways and I may not be able to follow the whole protocol.

In order to do LDT properly on the face and neck I need you to wear a light moisturizer, no heavy moisturizer or make-up. Proper hydration is very important to how successful the treatment will be.

Contraindication: botox

Proper Dry Skin Brushing Sequence & Technique

There is a lot of erroneous information out there on the web as to how to do dry skin brushing. I can show you the proper sequence and technique. There is a right way and a wrong way.