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15/02/2026

Come to the Cottage for the best massage, facial or remedial treatments.

15/02/2026

How should you feel after a professional Manual Lymphatic drainage treatment............well, initially you will feel a deep sense of relaxation as the movements are gentle and rhythmic moving the lymph around the body, and you will have a feeling of lightness to your body.
The treatment stimulates the flow of your lymph by 20 times its normal pace and can take up to 48hours to flush through. In this time, you may develop a slight headache, feel tired, urinate more often and your perspiration may have a change in odour. All of these symptoms will dissipate after a day or so.

Come to the Cottage for the best massage, facial or remedial treatments.

12/02/2026

This was a very interesting webinar about the physiology of the Lymphatic system. Our Lymphatic system returns extra Interstitial fluid to the bloodstream. It absorbs and transports fats, proteins, waste, cell debris, infectious agents and cancer cells which are filtered by the nodes. 70% of your Lymph vessels are in the dermal layer of the skin and that is why Manual Lymphatic Drainage is the most effective treatment.

09/01/2026

I have just done another online learning certificate with the ALA and this one was on Red Legs Syndrome caused by Lympedema. it is a medical condition and an appointment with your GP is recommended.
A few things you can do to help are foot pumps. You can do these in bed or while you are sitting - with your feet elevated. Try doing them hourly for a few minutes while you are awake. The action is to move your feet backwards and forwards like you are kicking.
And a device that is recommended is an Electro Muscle Stimulating mat or machine as these create the pumping action in your calves (known as the 2nd heart ) and this in turn, stimulates the lymph flow.
We do have 2 registered professional Lymphatic Therapists here in the Bay and they are at Corlette and Anna Bay. Their details are on the Australian Lymphology Association's website.
Meantime, as part of your general health regime, Manual Lymphatic Drainage should be part of your plan. Call us today for more information.

01/01/2026

If you suffer from chronic pain, the massage best suited for you would be deep relaxation mixed with some gua sha and hot stones. The neurology of Chronic pain is an over stimulus of the cerebral cortex in our brains that keeps the nervous response department’s gateway open as a ‘just in case’ reaction that has become imbedded in the brain. Creating more pain in any treatment may give relief for a very short period of time but to get a better outcome, soft to medium pressure is advisable. Soothing, calming relaxation assists in retraining the brain to not be so reactive. Our deep relaxation experts at The Cottage are Yasmaheena and Janine.

18/12/2025

Dry brushing is a good way to do a home lymphatic treatment. Always start with some deep diaphoretic breathing and relax . Begin your brushing gently on your abdomen and then move to the other areas of your body. When you do your arms or legs, start at the top (proximal to the body) and work down to the fingertips and toes (distal from the body). Its an invigorating treatment and really makes your skin zing!

03/12/2025

For successful Manual Lymphatic Drainage, it is important to work systematically, pumping the lymph from proximal to distal towards the closest terminus.
It is recommended to have six treatments starting with 2 the first week and then weekly for the next four. For post operative or Liposuction - the amount of treatments will be advised by your specialist

27/11/2025

These are the important steps in any Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment. Firstly, to clear the lymph terminus/ junction points in the body at the start of the treatment to ensure they are ready to take the extra flow of lymph from your treatment.
The movements have to be gentle so that you don't squash the flow of the lymph. They have to slow to allow for the lymph to get away. And the action is to stretch then pump the skin.
It will stimulate the lymphatic flow by 20 times its normal rate. Aside from post operative recovery, boosting the immune, detoxification and relieving congested lymph, it promotes healthy, well hydrated, firm and glowing skin.
Helen and Janine

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26/05/2025

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