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Manual Lymphatic Drainage/ Boost your immune system for the Autumn
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: an immune booster for the autumn.
As we embrace autumn and edge towards winter with its accompanying illnesses, our immune systems need to kick into a higher gear to keep us healthy. Sick co-workers, traffic, traveling on an old and dirty trains, central heating, poor ventilated spaces, are all little attacks to our lymphatic system which usually needs a boost at this time of year.
So what is the Lymphatic System? Imagine your arteries, veins and capillaries and you’ll have an idea of what it looks like. It’s an intricate web of vessels designed to clear waste from your cells and direct it to the lymph nodes where white blood cells fight infection. Every cell is served by it; it’s marvellous. The main difference between the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems is this: the blood has a pump (the heart), whilst lymph does not, relying instead upon muscles to squeeze it during exercise to keep it circulating effectively. Inversions make a positive contribution, so keep going to your yoga classes as well as doing regular exercise.
For people with sluggish or compromised systems (some signs of this can be fluid retention, frequent colds, oedema or limb swelling post injury or operation), Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) can be a really effective treatment.
The Therapist will press and release lymph nodes, use gentle wave-like massage strokes and lightly sweep your skin to facilitate optimal efficiency within the system. Congested areas, usually around the lymph nodes in the groin, armpits, knees and neck, will be encouraged to clear.
MLD gives a sense of calm and balance that can last for several days, relieves swollen ankles, provides pain relief prior to working more deeply into an injury, and assists a system fairly taxed by a sedentary lifestyle. If you come for a treatment I can show you a simple self-massage routine to boost your own system if you feel you’re getting ill.
It’s a profoundly relaxing experience and one that’s bound to give you a sense of lightness and rejuvenation, whether your system is naturally sluggish or just in need of a bit of a boost.
Thanks for reading and happy autumn!
Imma
Calabu Massage Coaching
Manual Lymphatic Drainage full body £55
I had the Total Bliss massage therapy today. All I can say is wow! Every bit of the session was lovely and so relaxing - I felt like a different person when I left! Thank you, Imma - I’ll definitely be back x
Just had the most amazing massage with Imma, the bamboo sticks were awesome. Will definitely be re booking and recommending to others
I 've just had the Total Bliss massage, and it was! Lovely lady, wonderfully treatments, surroundings are so relaxing,
and had an amazing cup of herbal tea afterwards while I said hello to Bo the Husky,would recommend 100%. thank you x
I had the 2hr Total Bliss massage and it was! Lovely environment and Imma did a great job sorting a few issues that I have had with my shoulder and calves - thank you! Highly recommend!
I had the best massage of my entire life, total bliss, 2 hours of total relaxation, all my muscles have relaxed, my shoulders and back feel amazing and light. The natural facelift massage left my face plumped and radiant. Imma thank you! I will be back soon xxx
Best massage ever! Imma is so knowledgable and attentive, the bamboo massage was fantastic, Imma worked all the areas that needed it and helped to relieve a lot of tightness. She certainly knows her stuff! The Indian head massage and facial massage were lovely and relaxing... The setting is beautiful, so calm and private.Imma’s homemade herbal tea and soap are gorgeous. I came away with lots of advice and feeling amazing! I will definitely be rebooking.
I have plenty of aches and pains from a physical job and try to exercise when I get chance. Got recommended to try the Calabu 90 mins full body hot bamboo massage .
Followed all Covid procedures and had the most fantastic massage , it was pretty intense as I asked for a hard massage, but it was exactly what my aching calfs and hamstrings needed, not to mention the knots in my shoulders. Really enjoyed the Indian head massage and hot crystal treatment. I really felt my body benefitted. Finished off by a home made herbal tea and a cuddle with the lovely husky Bo. Imma is a friendly professional lady with great knowledge of health and wellbeing, she gave me advice on breathing, sleeping and stretching exercises. Highly recommended.
Where do I start? Imma is amazing. When I arrived felt so relaxed straight away. Imma is so kind and knowledgeable in her field of massage therapy. I had a 1 hour full body massage, due to the tightness in my legs I had the bamboo treatment as Imma suggested this would help. I have been suffering due to bad posture working from home, the massage certainly helped release the tension in my muscles. I enjoyed my homemade herbal tea and a lovely greeting from the resident husky, who is so friendly. I felt relaxed in a tranquil environment. I will definitely book back and go during the winter month's for my wellbeing. Thanks again Imma . I would recommend, Imma is an excellent therapist.
Amazing experience, I have horses and suffer with MS, I walk wonky, every part of my body feels relaxed and no longer hurts. Would highly recommend to anyone and will be coming back regularly.
Received a lovely, firm and tension releasing massage from Calabu. Really enjoyed the technique and use of the bamboo sticks and massage which helped relive pressure and knots that have built up over time! Having a massage for 1 .5 hours really allows you to fully relax and enjoy the treatment. Would highly recommend especially for those who require deep tissue massage.
I had a full body hot bamboo massage with Indian head massage and I can honestly say it's one of the best massages I have had,
perfect pressure, Imma found all my tight points and worked them out. The therapy room and setting is so well appointed and relaxing
and the homemade herbal tea after was a delight. I had an amazing night's sleep and still feeling the positive effects of the massage
today.I will be booking in regular appointment to keep the tightness at bay. I would highly recommend Calabu Massage to everyone,
men and women, especially if you suffer from tight knotted muscles. Thank you Imma for a fantastic massage.
Had my first massage and booked for total bliss treatment. wow wow wow. Total bliss is exactly what is it. My recommendation is book in and find out, this goes beyond a massage, it's an entire experience. Sometimes there are no words, sometimes we just need to find out for ourselves, you won't be left disappointed. Thank you once again.