Reduce swelling. Support healing. Feel lighter.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle, specialised therapy that supports the body’s lymphatic system — the network responsible for removing waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the tissues. It also plays a vital role in immune defence and maintaining healthy fluid balance throughout the body.
Using slow, precise movements that lightly stretch the skin, MLD stimulates the tiny lymph vessels and nodes just beneath the surface. This encourages lymph flow, reduces swelling, and supports tissue repair. It is best known for its effectiveness in treating lymphoedema and for managing swelling and bruising following surgery, including cancer-related procedures.
Treatments are deeply calming and always performed without oil.
At Perfectly Holistic, two specialist methods are available:
FG-MLD (Fill & Flush)
FG-MLD, also known as Fill & Flush, is a modern, research-led development in lymphatic drainage. It uses gentle, precise movements to “fill” and “flush” the lymph pathways, encouraging fluid to move efficiently through the body. This advanced approach reflects the latest understanding of how the lymphatic system functions and is especially effective for lymphoedema, fibrosis, and post-surgical swelling, including after cancer treatment. Performed without oils or creams, FG-MLD supports healing, reduces tightness, and improves tissue health. It brings together modern clinical insight and light, soothing touch for safe, measurable results.
Dr Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
The Vodder method is the original, internationally recognised approach to Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Developed in the 1930s, it uses slow, rhythmic, skin-stretching movements to activate the fine network of lymph vessels and nodes beneath the surface. This promotes healthy lymph flow, reduces inflammation, and restores natural fluid balance. Performed without oils or creams, Vodder MLD can help ease bruising and swelling, relieve sinusitis, headaches, constipation, digestive discomfort, fatigue, and aid recovery after illness or surgery. Gentle, structured, and deeply restorative, it supports healing, improves resilience, and helps maintain overall lymphatic health.
- A modern, research-based approach to lymphatic drainage designed for lymphoedema, fibrosis, and post-surgical swelling, including after cancer treatment. FG-MLD uses gentle, structured “fill and flush” movements to improve lymphatic circulation and reduce fluid build-up. A course of treatments gives the best results. After an initial consultation, a treatment plan can be created to suit your individual needs. Please bring your compression garment to wear after each session if one has been prescribed by your GP or healthcare professional.
- 60 Minutes £50
- A tailored Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage session focused on what your body needs most. Treatment can target specific areas such as the abdomen, legs, or face to ease swelling, fluid build-up, sluggish digestion, or recovery after illness. It’s also effective for reducing swelling and bruising following cosmetic surgery procedures. Gentle, precise techniques are used to improve lymphatic circulation, support recovery, and help reduce fatigue.
- 60 Minutes £50
Body & Face
- A combined body and facial treatment using gentle, rhythmic Vodder movements to stimulate lymph flow and clear congestion. Ideal for puffy eyes, sinusitis, headaches, or tension in the jaw and neck. It also supports digestion, reduces swelling and bruising after cosmetic surgery, and helps ease fatigue. Performed without oils or creams, this treatment encourages healthy circulation and tissue repair.
- 90 Minutes £70