Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage was created in the late 1930s by the Danish biologist Emil Vodder, who was passionate about the dynamics of vital fluids. He developed this drainage technique for skin revitalization treatments, testing it on his own wife. Other researchers have used the Vodder method for medical treatments, particularly following breast mastectomy with lymph node removal and in cases of lymphedema in the limbs.

The original method was taught by Vodder himself and his loyal disciples. It differs from other massages because it does not involve any "manipulative maneuvers" and is performed without oil, using dry hands. Lymph is a very important part of our body because, as "vital water," it contains all the deepest memories that can be released through drainage.

This massage has an immunostimulating effect that is still being studied for official confirmation, but the practice of thousands of Vodder Lymph Drainage therapists has shown that treated individuals become more resistant to infections.

Lymphatic Drainage is an extremely useful massage because it helps the drainage of lymph and consequently the elimination of toxins and waste substances that form in the connective tissue. It is the ideal massage for pregnant women as it helps to counteract fluid accumulation. Additionally, this technique is inherently slow, gentle, and superficial, unlike other deeper massages that could, for example, cause excessive dilation of the already fragile capillaries of the woman.

Lymphatic drainage will create a state of well-being for both the mother and the baby. When the body is clean, every cell in our body is well oxygenated and consequently breathes better.