MLD - Manual Lymphatic Drainage Gauteng

Because it is a very light massage, utilizing repetitive and continuous hand movements, it has a calming effect on the autonomic nervous system which Vodder explains as "a change from a sympathetic state to a parasympathetic state" stressing the importance of the lightness of touch so as not to trigger a release of histamines in the tissue which would otherwise overstimulate. The effect is to induce a state of deep relaxation in the body allowing even the walls of vessels and bowels to be relaxed. For this reason, MLD is an excellent therapy for sufferers of hypertension.[2]

Research Supports the Benefits of Reflexology:The following information is courtesy of  Research  has shown the specific techniques of reflexology to be effective and  beneficial in many ways. A survey of 170 reflexology studies from 21 countries shows that  reflexology is effective, impacting a variety of physical and  psychological concerns. Reflexology: Creates relaxation: From the  moment the reflexologists hands start their work, the relaxation begins  as shown in research using EEG brain activity. All together, 24 studies  demonstrate reflexologyÕs relaxation effects.Reduces pain: Pain reduction following reflexology work is  documented in 27 studies including research showing impact on  individuals of all ages and health statesAmeliorates health concerns: Research shows that reflexology work  helps indiviuals of all ages with some 78 health concerns ranging from  aggressive behavior Êin children to urinary concerns of the elderly.Improves blood flow: Separate studies show that reflexology work  increases blood flow to the feet, brain, kidneys and intestines.Aids post-operative recovery: Reflexology work aids recovery after  surgery as shown by several studies, reducing pain and lessening the use  of post operative analgesics.Impact on physiological measures (e. g. blood pressure and cholesterol; measurements by ECG, EEG, and fMRI)Enhances medical care: Reflexology helps where nothing else can for  many: phantom limb pain sufferers, neuropathy patients, and hemodialysis  patients to name a few.Benefits mental health: Research demonstrates that reflexology can reduce depression (11 studies) and anxiety (9 studies).Complements cancer care: Pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or anxiety  eased for chemotherapy patients following reflexology work as

Treatment of lymph oedema by lymphatic drainage massage, exercise and compression bandage/ garments if indicated

Massage, myofascial release, trigger pointing, exercise and stretch therapy to reduce pain caused by tight/ stiff muscles in the neck and back 

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Often with less active clients who have been sedentary for years or are obese we find that the lymph system is sluggish or blocked . In this case we have apply MLD to the whole body with special attention to the blocked areas. Without the lymph system healthy and functional it is near impossible to lose fat effectively. If their is excessive blockage we refer you to a lymph specialist but this happens rarely. You have the option of course to consult your own lymph specialist.Fat and weight are not the same thing as weight consists of not only fat but the stomach contents, bone mass, fat, water and proteins

A body composition scanner is used to analyse your weight distribution, BMI, bone density, water, muscle and fat distribution in order to plan and suggest treatments and methods of spot or whole body fat control or reduction.

Spot Fat reduction is done by means of the Lipo Laser system which is targeted at specific fatty areas and which is able to reduce the size of the fat cells and squeeze the contents out of the cell. This action reduces cellulite, circumference and causes fat loss. All painless and non invasive

We stock a range of imported self applied tanning body butters or wipe on tans that take just 10 mins to dry and within 60 mins you can wash . The tans stay on for periods up to 6 weeks depending on the product selected . Not only are tanning products but have both moisturizing and detox capabilities. Quick and easy application which can be done at home as well. No more standing in front of a fan for hours