04/02/2026
Today is World Cancer Day and along with Oncology massage and reflexology treatments, I am an Approved Reflexology Lymph Drainage Practitioner.
RLD is a treatment that was devised as an alternative to manual lymphatic drainage, originally created to treat women who had developed Secondary Lymphoedema after having lymph nodes removed during cancer surgery.
Lymphodema is not curable, but is treatable and RLD aims to aid lymphatic drainage and reduce congested lymph. It is an award-wnning treatment that was developed by Sally Kay and it can be given as a standalone reflexology treatment or the techniques incorporated into a standard reflexology treatment.
RLD is not just for Lymphodema however. Many people have reported positive results, particularly in supporting symptoms of auto-immune and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, eczema, chronic fatigue and for general wellbeing.
It is a very gentle and relaxing treatment, similar to normal reflexology, but mainly focussed on the dorsal (top of) foot where most of the lymphatic system reflexes are mapped.
Intrigued? Why not give it a go!