Pregnancy Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage uses very gentle light rhythmic techniques that can help reduce water retention (also known as oedema) and it helps to assist in the body’s natural detoxification process and clears away toxins, whether you are pregnant or for postnatal conditions.
Depending on the health condition your are experiencing, treatment can be for a multiple of areas or very localised like the legs and feet . But MLD isn't used on the full body, due to it's detoxification effect otherwise you can experience a healing crisis and feel very unwell.
A healing crisis is a temporary worsening of symptoms after beginning a CAM (Complementary and alternative medicine) treatment. You may also see it called a detox reaction, or a cleansing reaction. In a healing crisis, symptoms briefly worsen before beginning to improve. Body aches and pains, headaches, fatigue chills, sweating or flushing, nausea or diarrhea can all be common healing crisis reactions.
If you are suffering from tired feet, heavy legs, bad circulation, fatigue, high blood pressure or water retention. MLD during pregnancy can be extremely helpful. This gentle form of massage encourages the flow and release of fluid held in the body’s tissues. This is why many women find lymphatic massage very beneficial, especially in the later stages of pregnancy usually in third trimester. Fluid retention can be very uncomfortable causing swollen ankles and legs, thus reducing mobility and comfort.
You will lye on the massage couch on your side with the support of pillows. So no pressure is put on major blood vessels as it can disrupt blood flow to your baby and leave you feeling nauseous. If you are required to lay on your back to get to a specific area of the body, you will be inclined with cushions and this will be for a maximum of fifteen minutes.
Lymphatic drainage can help:
- Drain swollen ankles and legs.
- Water retention.
- Fatigue and tiredness.
- To normalise milk flow.
- Blood and Lymph circulation.
- Reduce puffy eyes.
- Carpal tunnel.
- After C Section - speed up the healing process.
- Increase energy levels.
- Aid relaxation.
- Aid mobility.
- Encourage sleep.
It is responsible for the healthy performance on many body functions including fluid retention, immunity, cleansing of blood and detoxification.
A Pregnancy Massage should be booked from your first trimester. Consult your Midwife or GP before seeking this treatment if you have any medical conditions.
To book a Pregnancy Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment with Vicki press here:
Vicki started her career as a Massage Therapist at Neal’s Yard Remedies Treatment Rooms over 20 years ago, after qualifying in Holistic and Remedial Massage in at the Alison Rostron School of Massage in Norwich. But over many years Vicki has gone on to qualify and gain so much more experience, learning many other different types of Massage, Reflexology and even Hopi Ear Candling.
In 2016 Vicki diversified by qualifying in ITEC Diploma's levels 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy with The Norwich School of Beauty, and enjoys the Beauty Treatments most that are combined with massage like facials and skincare treatments.
For seven years Vicki did on-site Massage Treatments at the head office of Virgin Money in Norwich. To help improve staff well-being, reduce absenteeism and help to alleviate work stress, tension and help ease muscular aches & pains, as part of their employee company healthcare benefits. Vicki also assisted hundreds of staff members that trained to run the Virgin Money London Marathon by doing regular sports massages, which helped everyone of them to get over the finishing line and receive their medals.
Over Vicki's vast Therapy career she has worked self-employed at other Health & Wellbeing Clinics, and Treatment Rooms in Norwich and joined Treat Health & Wellbeing Clinic in 2016.
| Therapies | Duration | Price |
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Aromatherapy Massage, Holistic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Deep Tissue & Cupping Massage. |
30/45/60/90 mins | £35/£45/£55/£75 |
| Cupping Therapy Massage | 45 mins | £45 |
| Sports Massage | 45/60 mins | £45/£55 |
| Pregnancy Massage | 45/60/90 mins | £45/£55/£75 |
| Pregnancy Induction Massage | 60/90 mins | £55/£75 |
| Stone Therapy Massage | 60/90 mins | £55/£75 |
|
Indian Head Massage - Seated |
30/45/60 mins |
£35/£45/£50 |
|
Indian Head Massage - On Couch |
30/45/60/90 mins | £35/£45/£55/£75 |
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage Pregnancy Manual Lymphatic Drainage |
45/60/90 mins | £45/£55/£75 |
| Manual Lymphatic Facial Drainage Massage | 30 mins | £35 |
| Aromatherapy Foot Massage | 30 mins | £35 |
| Foot Reflexology | 30/45/60/75 mins | £35/£45/£52/£62 |
| Pregnancy Foot Reflexology | 45/60/75 mins | £45/£52/£62 |
| Hopi Ear Candling (Facial Drainage Massage Included) | 30/45/60 mins | £35/£42/£47 |
Tuesday - 1:00pm to 5:45pm
Wednesday - 9:00am to 5:45pm
Thursday - 1:00pm to 5:45pm
Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am to 4:00pm
To book an appointment with Vicki, press here:
Therapy Qualifications:
- Level 3 ITEC Diploma - Holistic Massage, Swedish Massage, Stone Therapy Massage, Aromatherapy & Sports Massage
- Alison Rostron School of Massage Diploma Remedial Massage
- ABT Diploma Advanced Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release
- Certificated in Chinese Cupping Therapy
- GHT Diploma Pregnancy Massage & Wellmother Advanced Pregnancy Massage
- ANM Diploma Indian Head Massage
- Level 1 Diploma in Hydrotherm Massage
- ABT Diploma Manual Lymphatic Drainage & IPHM Advanced Diploma Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Level 3 AOR Diploma in Reflexology
- CThA Diploma in Hopi Ear Candling
Beauty Therapy Qualifications:
- Level 2 ITEC Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Make-Up, Manicure & Pedicure, Waxing, Skincare & Eye Treatments
- Level 3 ITEC Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Spa Treatments, Nail Enhancements, Individual Permanent Lashes, Self Tanning & Swedish Body Massage.
- CThA Diploma in Aromatherapy Facials
- BABTAC Diploma in Individual Eyelash Extensions
- ABT Diploma in Quick Dip Acrylics
- GBT Diploma in Lash Perming & Lash Lifting
- ABT Diploma in Threading
For Vicki's Beauty Treatments
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