With ever constant stress, lack of sleep and the occasional tipple in our everyday lives, our lymphatic system is overloaded with breaking down toxins and producing enough white blood cells-lymphocytes to help us fight infections for a healthy immune system.
If you feel tired, have skin problems or constantly feel under the weather, chances are your lymphatic system is blocked and your body is not functioning as it could be at its optimum level.
Clinical manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle treatment that uses light, repetitive rhythmic movements to improve the function of the lymphatic system, our natural detoxification system. As well as detoxification, this important system plays a role in nutrient transportation and absorption, immunity, and fluid balance. Fluid retention, brain fog, slow skin healing, inflammation, aches and pains, and poor immunity may indicate that our lymphatic system needs support.
Our superficial lymphatic system is located just under the skin, therefore, clinical lymphatic treatment incorporates light movements to help move lymph toward the main lymph nodes. As the lymphatic system is closely linked to the autonomic nervous system, this treatment reduces sympathetic activity, helping to increase relaxation and improve sleep quality. Other benefits include reducing fluid retention and improving skin health due to reduced inflammation and increased skin/scar healing. Lymphatic detox massage can also support pre and post-surgery healing, reduce pain, support immunity, and encourage healthy gut motility and hormonal balance.
Clinical MLD is a popular treatment before and after long-haul flights to reduce travel-induced fluid retention and jet lag severity. Facial lymphatic treatments can benefit those who want to decrease facial puffiness, and sculpt facial contours. These treatments can also provide healing and skin support for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. As this gentle treatment is very relaxing, facial lymphatic massage can be incorporated into a wellness routine to reduce stress.
A clinical lymphatic drainage practitioner requires vast knowledge of the complex lymphatic system to do this treatment well. Alia Fong is a certified Vodder lymphatic therapist and has also trained under Bee Cznotza in Melbourne, founder of the Beetox Method, a unique lymphatic detox method. Alia uses a combination of lymphatic techniques to give clients a tailored treatment experience.
Alia is also trained in trigger point, aromatherapy, and Swedish massage. She has vast experience in skin health and corneotherapy – a methodology of supporting, repairing, and maintaining a healthy skin barrier with corneotherapeutic skincare and lifestyle principles. She believes in a holistic approach to wellness and holds an Advanced Diploma in Health Science (naturopathy and nutrition) and a Diploma in Skin and Body Therapy.
