Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage is a very gentle, non-invasive, rhythmic treatment using a series of pumping actions to stimulate the lymphatic system. It therefore has a powerful cleansing effect, is extremely relaxing, and not only a great way to reduce fluid retention but also a great detox.
Research in Australia, Europe and North America has proven its efficacy as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies. Developed in France in 1932 by Dr. Emil and Estrid Vodder MLD has grown to be the most well known manual technique to assist lymph flow and aid in drainage of tissues.
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a gentle manual technique used to help increase lymph flow. MLD is a skin stretching technique used to mimic the Lymphatic system’s natural movement. The movement is relaxing to the point of being almost hypnotic. The body switches to the parasympathetic nervous system which promotes self-healing and restfulness. The skin is stretched in a specific manner, based on scientific, physiological principles that have been proven to encourage lymph flow. It also has profound effects on systems of the body.
Lymphatic drainage is very beneficial as a post-operative treatment as well as for sprained or strained joints and swollen ankles during pregnancy.
To book a lymphatic drainage massage with Aga, we require you to have a referral from a GP or a consultant. Your first appointment will be a clinical appointment lasting 90 minutes, allowing your therapist to take a thorough medical history and assessment before proceeding with your treatment.
Please call us to make an appointment.
AGA BIALUCHA ACSP
Aga is a Polish physiotherapist, currently awaiting her UK registration with HCPC and working as a physiotherapy assistant and manual therapist in the meantime under the supervision of our Lead Physiotherapist.
Aga has extensive knowledge and a broad range of manual therapy approaches including sports massage, deep tissue, rolfing, lymphatic drainage and myofascial release.
She qualified with a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in Poland in 2018 where she started practicing as a Physiotherapist before moving to the UK. During her postgraduate practice she treated a range of musculo-skeletal conditions including those related to degenerative diseases, work-related injuries, sports injuries and rehabilitation and post-surgical rehabilitation. Alongside her physiotherapy training she has attained qualifications in fascial manipulation by Stecco, trigger point therapy and kinesiology taping.
In her free time, Aga practices yoga and swims. She also loves reading books and practicing her sewing skills.
Aga is passionate about human body and recognises how a little tension in the wrong place can influence posture and movement.
“I think everyone deserves to know that a relaxed body leads to better quality of life.”
