Lymphatic Drainage Massage: 60min - $95 90min - $135
A gentle and relaxing massage aimed at improving sluggish lymphatic and circulatory systems by reducing fluid retention throughout the whole body. Includes dry body brushing and lymphaatic aromatherapy oil massage.
Highly recmmended in conjuction with detox, anti-cellulite and weight loss programs.
Article from our Spring 2008 Newsletter: Fluid Retention and the "C" word
Whether its butt, thighs, stomach or flabby arms, we all have it. Its fluid retention and yes, I dare say the “C” word…. Cellulite.
What causes the unsightly wobbles you ask? Toxins
Toxins such as coffee, cigarettes, medications, fatty foods, hormones and metabolic waste products may not be filtered properly by the liver, therefore ending up in our blood and in all our body tissues. High stress levels also affect the body’s ability to cope with high demands of toxin filtering.
The more toxins that are in the body, the more fluid the body will store. More fluid means the body adds hardened cells (similar to scar tissue) to support and protect the muscles and organs and contain the fluid to where it is needed - around all the toxins to dilute them. Now the toxic fluid is trapped amongst the hardened cells, which results in that orange peel cellulite look.
Treatment involves the chemical and mechanical elimination of fluid, toxins and fat cells. Genesis Bodywork recommends:
- Regular daily dry body brushing
- Application of fluid eliminating oil or lotion (e.g special jojobo oil blend with juniperberry and lime or Uspa Coffee and Kelp contour scrub)
- Regular Lymphatic Drainage Massage (60min $75 - includes lymphatic massage, dry body brushing and application of fluid eliminating oil blend)
- Increase exercise and water intake
- Eat well, eat organic - The Northey st. organic markets run every Sunday morning (6.30am - 10.30am), and offer amazing fresh and well priced produce
- Eat less sugar. Sugar = stored energy = fat. Try switching to organic rich dark chocolate instead of the diary milk variety.
- Investigate natural medicine alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs e.g. check out the range of Nikken products and their health benefits
- Wear comfortable clothing. Tight clothing i.e. bra, pants, socks can reduce lymphatic flow
- Speak with a Naturopath about a detox plan
