Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Vodder Technique
 

The Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmical, advanced therapy technique which dramatically enhances lymph formation and promotes drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network within the body.  It is not the same as massage.

Regular MLD sessions:
 

• support and boost the action of the immune system.

• are effective in countering the inflammatory response.

• shorten the route to recovery following soft tissue trauma.

• soothe the nervous system during times of intense stress.

• are a potent adjunct for metabolic waste and water removal (long term use medications, harmful substances, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We do not:

∙ provide post-plastic surgery sessions,

∙ treat individuals with drains,

∙ treat individuals compromised systems due to cancer or the major forms of lymphedema.

We adhere to a certain standard of care and strongly believe that these patients are better served when seen in a specialty facility which has the appropriate additional training and resources for their specific (and sometimes complicated) needs.

 

 

 

 

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What To Expect
 

Before your session begins, you will fill out some paperwork and then we will take time to sit down and talk about your needs, concerns and wishes.  

Since a Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) session can be spent in different configurations, but typically follows a standardized way of working when including the overall bocy, it is important to identify the issue and decide on which type of session will be best.

MLD sessions are scheduled at 1 hour in length and will take place on a massage therapy table.

Vodder Method is extremely gentle and only a light touch is used.  It can be described as similar to rolling a peeledhadboiled egg over a rough surface and not knicking the egg.   They are scheduled at 1 hour in length, but if you have had this work in the past, 1½ hours may be requested.

Scheduling is normally nnn times per week/month, depending on the type of issue being treated.  Each session will build on the previous one.  As needed care is welcome, but generally these following sessions are interspersed with regular massage.

 

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