Detox (Brazilian) Lymphatic Massage
MyoCare RMT - Toronto Based Massage Therapy Clinic
RATES
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75 minutes Full Body Lymphatic Massage $195
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90 minutes Full Body and Face Lymphatic Massage $215
All Rates include applicable taxes
Lymphatic Massage, Sometimes know as Brazilian Lymphatic Massage, helps speed up your lymphatic flow and decrease congestion of fluid in the body.
The bodies Lymphatic system is responsible for absorbing, catching and eliminating everything that your body doesen't need or want anymore. Such as metabolic waste, Hormones, bacterias, virus, dead cells and any foreign matter that get into your body. Once in the Lymphatic System, the immune system takes over and eliminates what it can, and the remainder gets filtered out via our liver and colon.
The Lymphatic system is also responsible for bringing Lipids ( fat cells) from our digestive tract to the circulatory system, so they can be spread throughout the body and used for energy.
It's also plays an important role in balancing the amount of fluid in the body. Keeping our body, cells and tissues hydrated, but not overwhelmed with stagnant fluid.
Basically think of the Lymphatic System as the filter system in a fish tank. Keeping the water clean, and oxygenated so the fish can thrive
A slow, congested, and sluggish Lymphatic System can lead to a multitude of health issues. Just think what happens when a fish tanks filter breaks down. The water get murky, full of fish poop, bacteria, and Algae. The fish gradually become unhealthy and can even die.
The same happens inside our body. If the lymphatic system is congested and slow, it cannot do it's filtering and eliminating, leaving our tissues and cells surrounded with unhealthy waste. This can greatly affect the overall general health of your tissues, systems, and overall wellbeing.
Our Lymphatic Massage focuses on unblocking common areas of congestion, and then speeding up lymphatic flow.
Speeding up a slow and sluggish lymphatic system has many benefits
- Decreases fluid retention in your body, leaving you with a less puffy and bloated feeling
- Increases overall health and wellness as it helps the lymphatic system pick up metabolic waste, sitting stagnant in the body, so it can be filtered and eliminated
- Helps pick up protein and fat from the small intestine so it can re circulated and used for energy, instead of being stored in the abdominal area.
- Helps support the immune system, as most of the immune system is found in the lymphatic system
- Can help decrease chronic pain as lymphatic congestion and fluid retention can lead to compression of the sensitive pain receptors found throughout the body
- Helps decrease abdominal bloating and discomfort
- Can help decrease brain fog
- Can help with constipation
- Increases circulation and blood flow to your tissues, making them happier and healthier
- increases overall wellbeing
Why does the lymphatic system become slow and sluggish?
There are many reasons the lymphatic system can become congested and slow, but one of the primary reasons is because it doesen’t have a natural pump to help with its circulation.
It relies on muscle contraction and in fluid pressure. Since our lifestyles have become more sedentary and we tend to be dehydrated, lymph flow gradually becomes affected. Tight, dehydrated and restricted fascia can also block lymphatic flow. A large portion of the lymphatic system is located in the superficial fascia. If the fascia is dehydrated and dense, it will block proper lymphatic flow. This is why we occasionally add some fascial release techniques is our treatments
Of course, there are many other causes of congested lymphatic systems such as Chronic disease, medications, kidney or liver issues, scarring around primary lymph nodes, cancers, and many more. If Detox Lymphatic massage cannot safely treat these causes, you may be referred to another practitioner for more advanced lymphatic drainage.
Is Detox Lymphatic Massage safe for everyone?
No, there are some conditions that can cause lymphatic congestion and should not be treated by Detox Lymphatic Massage, as it could make the congestion worse or cause more issues.
Contraindications for our Lymphatic massage
- Active cancers
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Renal (Kidney) Failure
- Active infection
- Active Blood clots
- Removal of many Lymph nodes
- Crohn’s Disease
- Mastectomy of left breast
Although Lymphatic Massage should not be performed if you have any of the above conditions, you may still benefit from more advanced lymphatic treatments. In this case you will be referred out.
Does Detox (or Brazilian) Lymphatic massage hurt?
No, it a very soothing and rhythmic treatments. The pressure varies from very light, and gradually increases to address the circulatory system as well. Most people find it extremely relaxing. It is a full body treatment, that includes the abdomen, which is a super important part of the treatment.
All our Detox Lymphatic Massage Treatments are performed by RMT’s, therefor insurance receipts will be issued, and you can trust that you are in good hands.