VODDER MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE

What is MLD (Manual Lymph Drainage)?

 

It is a gentle-pressured, rhythmic manual technique that strategically assists and encourages lymph flow in areas of the body struggling with congestion. The goal is to reduce oedema (swollen tissues) and to soften fibrosis. Tatyana studied Vodder MLD, which was developed by Estrid and Emil Vodder in France in the 1930s. The lymph drainage is fully hands-on and there is no use of other tools or machines for this service.

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Usually, multiple appointments will be necessary to see substantial changes. For those with chronic oedema, lifelong maintenance will be key for managing your condition.

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Tatyana trained under Robert Harris and Koby Blanchfield in Victoria, BC, in 2018, and under Andreas Wittlinger and Hildegard Wittlinger in Walchsee, Austria in 2019. She has full Vodder certification and has attended Vodder reviews for therapists every second year since finishing the program.

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MLD has many uses. It can help with:

- most types of surgery (pre-op AND post-op)

- cancer related oedema (patients need clearance from their oncologist prior to treatment)

- primary or secondary lymphedema

- lipedema

- pregnancy oedema

- poor blood circulation

- acute and chronic injury

- sinus congestion

- general wellness concerning the immune system

- oedema caused by certain medications (unless patient has MLD contraindications)

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MLD should not be used if you're experiencing oedema with:

- congestive heart failure

- cirrhosis

- kidney disease or damage

- deep vein thrombosis

- acute infection, cellulitis

- bronchial asthma or bronchitis

- active cancer malignancy or radiation dermatitis​​

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COMPRESSION GARMENT FITTING

MLD is best used in combination with proper skin care, movement and exercise, and compression garments or bandaging. Tatyana is a compression garment fitter through Juzo. She can measure and order Ready-to-Wear garments, or create a custom-sized compression garment order.

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Please reach out with any inquiries.