Discover Lymph Drainage Therapy


Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is an original hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO. Created out of his award-winning research on the lymphatic system, LDT takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a level of precision consistent with recent scientific discoveries.

A gentle technique that works through the body's lymphatic system to activate the body fluid circulation and stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. The result of these actions can include reductions in edemas, detoxification of the body, regeneration of tissue as well as many other benefits.

Using exacting anatomical science and distinctive manual processes, LDT enables practitioners to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. From there they can use their hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the vessels to assess overall circulation and determine the best alternate pathways for draining body-fluid stagnations.

Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements. These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the results can be:

  • Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins
  • Detoxification of the body
  • Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles
  • Anti-aging effects
  • Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis
  • Relief of chronic pain
  • Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
  • Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation
  • Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory
  • Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue

Support and Reference Materials Available:
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Silent Waves: Theory and Practice of LDT
DVD-A Miniature Universe
Audiotape - Body Lymph Drainage Therapy Sequence
CD - Body Lymph Drainage Therapy Sequence
Audiotape - Face Lymph Drainage Therapy Sequence
CD - Face Lymph Drainage Therapy Sequence
Audiotape Set - Lymph Drainage Body & Face Sequence
Audiotape - Journey Through the Lymphatic System
Video - Dissection of the Human Lymphatic System (Set of 2)
DVD-Dissection-Human Lymph System
Chart - Body Lymphatic Circulation
Chart - Neck,Face & Cranium Lymph Circulation
Chart Set - Lymph Circulation Face & Body Set (2)




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