Lymphatic Drainage Massage

BRAZILIAN

Contour Your Body and Reshape Your Wellness

Getting that sculpted, Victoria’s Secret model figure is much more than just diet and exercise. Lymphatic drainage massage is a newly popular treatment that your favorite celebs are using to make their abs pop, but it also provides amazing health benefits, like improved metabolism and toxin removal. The secret to the dramatic results of this type of massage lies in reducing water retention and improving your body’s elimination processes. How does it all work? Read on to find out how lymphatic drainage massage in Edmonton can help you get your dream figure and reach your wellness goals.

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

To fully understand this type of massage, you must first understand the lymphatic system. This system is part of the immune system and has many functions, including protecting you from illness-causing germs, absorbing digestive tract fats, removing cellular waste, and maintaining your body’s fluid levels. This network of vessels, tissues, and organs moves a watery fluid called lymph into your circulatory system.

Sometimes, excess lymph gets left between your cells and in your tissues rather than recirculated through your system. This can result in swelling and bloating, causing you to look puffy. It can feel uncomfortable or even painful. Lymphatic drainage massage can help your body remove this fluid.

Specifically, the Brazilian techniques of lymphatic drainage massage are designed to help contour the body, rather than simply drain the lymph, giving you that ultimate sculpted look. Through gentle massage, specific areas of your body are manipulated to move excess lymph to another area where you have working lymph vessels. The lymph vessels then clear out the excess fluid.

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

One of the key benefits of Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage is reducing water retention and bloating. The masseuse uses expert techniques to move excess lymph toward drainage points. While this removes the bloating, it also provides you with a contoured appearance, especially in your midsection. Plus, it can reduce the appearance of cellulite. Brazilian techniques apply the right pressure and rhythmic strokes to shift fluid and toxins, leaving you with smoother-looking skin.

Since this type of massage works to stimulate your entire lymphatic system, it can also remove toxins, improve digestion, and boost your overall immunity. This, in addition to reduced water retention, can help boost your metabolism and weight loss. It is also often used to improve the results and recovery of a BBL or liposuction. It can help reduce post-surgical swelling and scar tissue formation, which decreases recovery time and helps provide optimal results.

In addition to these amazing benefits, lymphatic drainage massage can also:

Improve skin elasticity
Boost blood circulation
Help with hormonal imbalances (like PMS or menopause)
Reduce symptoms of constipation
Boost metabolism
Reduce water retention
Support weight loss
Reduce stress
Improve your body contours
Reduce cellulite

Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Right For You?

Low Levels of Exercise

If you’re not already on your way out the door to get a lymphatic drainage massage, you might still be wondering if it’s the right choice for you. At what point does bloating become something you need outside help with? Much of modern-day life actually causes blockages in our lymphatic system which require some form of manual drainage.

If any of the following sound familiar, you would likely benefit from this treatment:

If you have a million responsibilities and tasks, getting in enough exercise can be tough. Without it, the lymphatic system cannot drain at an optimal level.

Spending all day sitting

There’s no shame here - most modern jobs require that you sit all day! That stagnant pose can cause lymph build-up.

Overindulging

We’ve all been there. Whether you’re eating extra treats because of a stressful time at work, to celebrate a special event (or two), or just simply because it tastes good, that food can catch up with you. A few days of overindulgence can leave you feeling and looking bloated. Yes, a healthy diet is important, but a lymphatic drainage massage can help you get immediate relief.

Low water intake

Life gets busy, and sometimes it’s tough to get in enough water. Dehydration can actually make you bloated because it, in addition to electrolyte imbalances, halts digestion. Then your body tries to hold onto excess water, giving you a swollen stomach.

Bloating and constipation

All of the above can contribute to being bloated, constipated, or both. Whether your diet is lacking in nutrition or finding time for exercise is impossible, the result can have a negative impact on your health and your appearance. Even if you don’t know the cause, a lymphatic drainage massage can provide much-needed relief.

What to Expect During a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Getting sculpted and contoured via massage might seem like it could hurt - no pain, no gain, right? But really, Brazilian lymphatic drainage massage is incredibly gentle and relaxing. If you’ve had a regular massage before, there are many similarities. The biggest difference you may notice is that, in addition to the standard all-over body experience, you’ll also receive some light stomach manipulation. Again, the techniques applied are gentle, so you still feel relaxed and comfortable throughout.

In fact, there should be no pain at all, unless you’re getting the treatment directly after surgery. Even then, it really just feels like touching a numb area. It’s about bringing the sensitivity back to the area and increasing blood perfusion, which might take some time to get comfortable with the movements. Still, it should never be outright painful.

You can also expect to do some breathwork during the massage. This is important for the process and helps improve your body’s natural elimination process. Since breathing helps to stimulate the lymph system, it works in tandem with the massage.

Are there any contraindications to Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

There are only a few contraindications to having our massage. Please read on.

Absolute Contraindications - CAN'T book a massage at this time

Acute inflammatory diseases
Infections (flu, cold, stomach flu, COVID-19,etc.)
Using antibiotics
Open wounds or surgical incisions

Relative Contraindications - CAN book a massage with Doctor's approval

Thrombophilia
Systemic Arterial Hypertension
Cardiac Pathologies
Pulmonary Pathologies
Renal Pathologies
Oncology patients
Injectable medications: Wait 48 hours to resume treatment
COVID-19 vaccine: Wait 10 to 14 days to resume treatment

Pregnancy

First trimester: must receive Doctor's approval
Second & Third trimester: No need for Doctor's approval
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS: detached placenta, low amniotic fluid & blood pressure issues.
After delivery: must wait 40 days post-partum to start massages

Can I have a massage if I...

have only one kidney? - YES
have MS? - YES
have fibromyalgia? - YES
have endometriosis? - YES
have lupus? - YES
have scoliosis? - YES
had colon irrigation? - The next day, YES
have varicose veins? - If there's no surgical recommendation, YES
have a hernia? - If there's no surgical recommendation, YES

ShapeFX Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Edmonton

ShapeFX’s lymphatic drainage expert is internationally trained in three different modalities of lymphatic drainage. This includes the Renata Franca method, which is well-known to be a celebrity favorite. This particular technique combines specific pressure, rhythm, and maneuvers to provide immediate results. In all, we've taken SIX lymphatic drainage courses from all over the world to make sure you get the absolute best treatment.

Remember, the benefits aren’t just skin deep - this treatment can also improve digestion, boost metabolism, support weight loss, reduce cellulite, remove toxins, and more. If you’re ready to experience these benefits, as well as a contoured body and lean stomach, book a lymphatic drainage massage in Edmonton today.