Frequently Asked Questions

Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle therapy that decongests the lymphatic vessels, fluid and lymph nodes in order to maintain your body’s fluid balance, remove toxins, improve blood circulation, and boost immunity. 

Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) is a lymphatic drainage therapy that uses a hand-held device to detoxify the lymphatic system, boost immunity, reduce inflammation and much more.  It's a relaxing, non-invasive therapy which uses light, thermal, electrical and vibrational impulses, plus inert gases to stimulate the deeper lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes for enhanced healing and rejuvenation.  One treatment with the hand-held lymphatic device is equivalent to Ten manual lymphatic treatments.  

The day of therapy:

• Refrain from wearing lotion, body oil or powder, deodorant/anti-perspirant and makeup as they interfere with the detoxing of the lymphatic system.

• Remove jewelry (rings are ok), ear buds and hearing aids the day of treatment and do not have electronics on your person during treatment.  

• No alcohol or processed/fried foods.  Reducing sugar, dairy and wheat is helpful.  Consuming more veggies and broths/soups are good.
• Please eat a light meal before ALT to help avoid nausea and dizziness

• HYDRATE and drink an 8-12oz. glass of water every hour for 6 hours after ALT to receive optimal benefit.  Adding electrolyte powder, coconut water, mineralized sea salt, lemon, chlorophyll, liquid minerals or hydrogen tablets refuels the body and assists with detox. 

• Rest and Gentle Movement.  Walking, yoga, rebounding on a trampoline, light exercise and deep breathing keep the lymphatic system moving and cleansing.

• Bathing with 2 cups Epsom Salt, 1 Ginger Tea Bag and ½ cup of Hydrogen Peroxide helps continue the detox process and relax your body.  

• After ALT you may feel:  

sluggish or fatigued, more energy and lighter, relaxed and happy, less inflammation and pain etc.  Every person is different.  If you have muscle aches or headaches it’s likely due to dehydration-- drink more water and electrolytes.  Please contact your practitioner if you have questions or concerns.