Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Jacksonville, Florida
for Pre- & Post - Surgical Recovery & Wellness
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Jacksonville, FL for surgical preparation and recovery, detoxification, pain relief and more
Call us (904) 512-7551
Please Note - Due to high demand we require prepayment to book an appointment for post-surgical MLD sessions.
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized form of bodywork that helps to open your body's natural detoxification pathways. MLD is also sometimes called lymphatic drainage massage, although it's not really a massage, but a form of bodywork!
The lymphatic system is our body's natural "house cleaning" system. Lymph is a clear fluid containing a multitude of white blood cells - it helps your body to fight infections and disease.
Proper lymph flow helps to naturally increase circulation and remove cellular waste from the body as well as bacteria, viruses, excess fluids and other unwanted substances.
If you've been feeling sluggish, swollen, fatigued, or prone to get sick easily, this could mean your lymphatic system is congested. Likewise, if you've had a recent injury or surgery, this can impair lymphatic flow.
Certain conditions such as injury, illness or surgery can compromise or overwhelm the body's lymphatic system, leading to complications such as increased swelling, slow recovery or ill health.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help to restore your body's natural capacity to detoxify, leaving you feeling happier, lighter and healthier.
The lymphatic system is our body's natural "house cleaning" system. Lymph is a clear fluid containing a multitude of white blood cells - it helps your body to fight infections and disease.
Proper lymph flow helps to naturally increase circulation and remove cellular waste from the body as well as bacteria, viruses, excess fluids and other unwanted substances.
If you've been feeling sluggish, swollen, fatigued, or prone to get sick easily, this could mean your lymphatic system is congested. Likewise, if you've had a recent injury or surgery, this can impair lymphatic flow.
Certain conditions such as injury, illness or surgery can compromise or overwhelm the body's lymphatic system, leading to complications such as increased swelling, slow recovery or ill health.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help to restore your body's natural capacity to detoxify, leaving you feeling happier, lighter and healthier.
The body's lymphatic system is our natural detoxification and waste removal system
What Conditions Benefit from Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Surgical Recovery & Preparation, Injury Recovery
Surgery can overwhelm the lymphatic system. This can lead to swelling, increased scarring, uneven or rough skin and slow recovery.
- Pre-Surgery - 1-3 sessions prior to a scheduled surgery can help ensure the lymphatic system is clear and working optimally before surgery. With reduced toxins and better circulation of lymph, this treatment can help prevent complications and speed recovery outcomes.
- Stimulates the lymphatic system to promote faster and more complete healing
- Promotes detoxification to enhance surgical recovery and results
- Increases blood flow to speed healing
- Reduces the risk of post-surgical infection
- Relaxes the nervous system to ease anxiety and tension
- 1 to 3 consecutive treatments the week before surgery for best results
- Post-Surgery - It is recommended to receive lymphatic drainage sessions once or twice a week after surgery to speed healing. Manual Lymphatic Drainage can ease swelling and pain, prevent excessive scar tissue from forming under the skin, ease lumps and bumps and assist your immune system in healing. This massage technique helps activate the body's built-in healing mechanisms to aid recovery.
- Injuries - If the body has sustained a traumatic injury from a fall, car accident or some other event and there is inflammation, swelling and pain, MLD is excellent to help speed the body's healing process.
Edema/Swelling in Pregnancy
Lymphatic drainage can assist with swollen and painful limbs during pregnancy. It can also help if you have a scheduled cesarean, just as it would benefit any surgical procedure. Coming for 2-3 sessions prior to surgery and then 3-4 sessions after surgery is recommended.
Pain, Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions
Health concerns like rheumatoid arthritis, MS, scleroderma, fibromyalgia and other systemic, painful and inflammatory conditions can benefit from lymphatic drainage massage. This type of treatment regulates the immune system and reduces inflammation by removing wastes, bacteria and viruses from the lymph nodes and lymph vessels, in turn, resulting in more normalized body function and less pain. A series of 8-12 treatments will yield the best results for these chronic conditions.
Detoxification & Wellness
Are you feeling weighed down, sluggish, like you're holding on to fluids or your body just isn't processing things properly? A series of manual lymphatic drainage sessions can help your body to function better and to feel at its best. By removing toxins, your skin and tissue will feel more supple and less puffy and most people feel more energized and vibrant after receiving a series of sessions. A series of about 4-6 treatments will yield the best results.
Call Us to Schedule Post-Surgical Appointments
(904) 512-7551
Our Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapists in Jacksonville, Florida
 James Hansmeyer License #MA97691
James has a special interest in working with injury recovery (such as car accidents or other physical trauma), combining his specialization in neuromuscular massage with manual lymphatic drainage. In 2022 he completed a course of study under Selena Belisle, LMT, in Vodder MLD techniques for detox, wellness, and pre-and post-surgical techniques. He has experience working with post-surgical oncology clients as well as plastic surgery clients.
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Call Us to Schedule Lymphatic Drainage Massage Appointments in Jacksonville
(904) 512-7551
Additional Information about Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Jacksonville, Florida
What conditions should use caution when receiving manual lymphatic drainage (ask your doctor):
What to Expect After Your MLD Session:
You may feel lighter and brighter right away following your first session! However, some people may experience some mild detox symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue or lightheadedness. These should pass shortly, as it's just a sign that your body is releasing toxins. Make sure to stay well hydrated. Gentle movement such as walking or stretching can assist the detox. As you move through your series of treatments you should be feeling much better!
Note: Increased urination several days after your session is normal and is the lymphatic system's way of eliminating excess lymph and toxins
Call us 904-512-7551 to book your Post-Surgical Lymphatic drainage session.
Detox & Pre-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage can be booked online or over the phone.
- Kidney conditions
- Acute infections
- Heart conditions
- Blood clots
- Undergoing active cancer treatment
What to Expect After Your MLD Session:
You may feel lighter and brighter right away following your first session! However, some people may experience some mild detox symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue or lightheadedness. These should pass shortly, as it's just a sign that your body is releasing toxins. Make sure to stay well hydrated. Gentle movement such as walking or stretching can assist the detox. As you move through your series of treatments you should be feeling much better!
Note: Increased urination several days after your session is normal and is the lymphatic system's way of eliminating excess lymph and toxins
Call us 904-512-7551 to book your Post-Surgical Lymphatic drainage session.
Detox & Pre-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage can be booked online or over the phone.