Jennifer Reiter

European

Lymph Drainage Massage

The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body's ability to detoxify and regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, recover crucial substances that have escaped from the blood, and maintain a healthy immune system. It's a complex system comprised primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation to accomplish these tasks. Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the pumping of the heart to circulate blood flow, lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units contracting throughout the body to propel the lymph. These contractions enable the lymph vessels to transport numerous substances (i.e., protein, toxins, hormones, fatty acids, immune cells) to the lymph nodes, which can then process them. The action of these muscular units can be hindered or stopped, however, due to fatigue, stress, lack of physical activity, emotional shock, cold temperatures, infections, significant swelling, age, chemicals or food additives. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate and cellular functioning is significantly compromised. This opens the way to many physical ailments and may hasten the aging process.

The European Lymph Drainage is a full body oil massage that involves the use of gentle, flowing effleurage movements to aid in the circulation of the lymphatic flow. The client relaxes on a massage table draped in a sheet or towel with only the area being massaged exposed. The breast and groin areas are not massaged. The therapist works with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate wave-like movements. The pressure applied is generally around five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel.

Due to the nature of the lymphatic system and its role in the body, ELD Massage can prove beneficial in the correction of numerous conditions, as well as a useful tool in preventive health maintenance. In essence, ELD massage works to activate fluid circulation and stimulate the functioning of the immune system and parasympathetic nervous system.

The benefits of European Lymph Drainage Massage include:

~ Reduce Stress & Fatigue

~ Boosts Immune System

~ Improves Digestion

~ Improves Circulation

~ Detoxification of the body

~ Reduction in Edema (swelling)

~ Reduce Cellulite, Lose Weight

~ Relief of Inflammation, Sinusitis, Acne & Allergies

~ Regeneration of tissue, including Burns, Scars, Wrinkles & Stretch marks

~ Deep relaxation to aid Insomnia, Stress, Loss of Vitality & Loss of Memory

European Lymph Drainage Massage Sessions are available in:

60 minute session / $60

GST will be added to all prices

Caution!

European Lymph Drainage Massage is not advisable for you if you have any of the following health conditions:

- Acute infectious/early onset inflammatory disease and fever. The therapist should wait until the fever breaks or until clinical signs have clearly diminished. (This usually takes 24-72 hours if antibiotic therapy is used.)

- Serious circulatory problems such as thrombosis. If there is a risk of embolism and phlebitis, the therapist should not risk tampering with the clot.

- Major cardiac problems including acute angina pectoris and coronary thrombosis (heart attack). Lymphatic techniques may increase the cardiac load.

- Hemorrhage (bleeding).

- Malignant ailments such as an undiagnosed lump.

For Your Own Safety

Please Be Sure To Let The Therapist Know Of ALL Health Conditions When Scheduling Your Appointment! 

Appointments Available:

Monday - Friday

Closed Holidays

Call For Available Appointment Times

(250)862-2673

Cash, Debit or Credit Card Payments Accepted

Sorry, No Personal Checks

Gift Certificates Available