Polly Jiacovelli LMT, CLT-LANA
112 Raleigh Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401)330-0627
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE
Manual Lymph Drainage
Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage was developed in Europe by Dr. Emil Vodder and Estrid Vodder in the 1930s.
Manual Lymph Drainage is a very gentle but extremely powerful treatment for cleansing the body, specifically the connective tissue.
Manual Lymph Drainage helps to reduce pain, relax the patient and greatly assists with improving the immune system.
The therapeutic benefits are vast. These benefits have been researched and well documented for over 60 different conditions for people suffering from acute or chronic illnesses as well as for anyone interested in health, wellness and beauty.
As part of Combined Decongestive Therapy(CDT), Manual Lymph Drainage is considered the gold standard treatment for lymphedema.
Listed below are some of the many benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage according to The North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy(NAVALT) and the Dr. Vodder School.
Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage
Removes metabolic wastes, excess water, toxins, bacteria, large protein molecules and foreign substances from the tissues.
Alleviates pain by greatly reducing the pain signals sent to the brain.
Relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, thus helping to relieve stress.
Supports and enhances the action of the immune system.
Helps the body to heal more quickly from injuries, surgical trauma, chronic conditions and edema.
Helps to minimize scar formation.
Indications for
Manual Lymph Drainage
Surgical
Post-mastectomy edema
Post-hysterectomy edema
Varicose veins
Post-surgical swelling
Pre-surgery preparation
Post-surgery recovery
Pre/post cosmetic surgery
Post-amputation
Post-vein stripping
Musculoskeletal
Sprains/strains
Muscle/ligament tears
Fractures/dislocations
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tendonitis
Neck pain/whiplash
Chronic pain
Ear, Nose & Throat
Sinusitis
Tinnitus
Meniere’s disease
Neurological
Tension headaches
Migraines
Neuralgia, RSD
Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Stress reduction
Dermatological
Acne/eczema
Leg ulcers
Burns/scars
Other