BY EWA MARIE LONG

Have you ever experienced a lymphatic drainage massage? Or are you scratching your head wondering what exactly is a lymphatic drainage massage?

Let’s start with the basics:

The Lymphatic System – made up of the lymph nodes, lymph channels, spleen, thymus, adenoids and tonsils. This vast system of vessels run through nearly all of the body’s tissues and circulates lymph fluid throughout the body. Lymphatic health includes boosting our immune system, flushing out toxins and reducing inflammation – important factors that contribute to achieving aesthetic goals like better skin.

The Lymph Fluid – made of white blood cells and intestinal fluid that contains fats and proteins. This fluid travels through your organs and tissues to clean, collect the waste outside of the blood and move out and drain through the lymphatic system.

The Lymph Nodes – small, soft and round structures located in clusters throughout the body, particularly in the groin, armpit, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters that trap viruses, bacteria, abnormal cells and other unwanted substances. These substances are then flushed out of the body.

Enter the Ballancer Pro – A touchless lymphatic drainage massage device with the most state-of-the-art compression therapy system available. This is the newest device that we’re proud to introduce to our clients. This compression technology delivers relaxing pressure to improve wellness, reduce swelling, advance sluggish circulation, decongest, release fluids and toxins for beauty and wellness and speed recovery time of your workout. Because the upper body or the lower body suite touches the lymph channels with compression, the fluid can move through and, the nodes can be relieved of pressure. You may be able to feel the nodes under your arms or in your neck or groin. It is an FDA cleared, non-invasive, incredibly relaxing way to spend an hour of your day.

This advanced lymphatic massage technology is the modern-day way to up your wellness. Boasting an array of health benefits including natural detoxing, boosting the immune system, reduced bloating and improved digestion, plus the physical effects on the body which include firmer and smoother skin and improvement in appearance of cellulite, this is wellbeing meets technology at its finest. Living a super active lifestyle can often take its toll on the body, so trialing the Ballancer Pro can be a game changer for muscle recovery.

So, how exactly does it work? We have two garments, that look like a space suit, consisting of 24 chambers that gently and systematically work over the body. Lie down on you back, get zipped inside while the pressure moves in a precisely calibrated wave-like motion. The treatment provides maximum comfort and relaxation. Best hour nap Ever!! Enhancing the full body and especially your skin! The Ballancer Pro pants work on stomach, hips, thighs and buttocks, while the jacket works on the upper body, arms and back.

We know what you’re wondering…how many sessions will you need before you see results? Actually, results can be felt and seen immediately after the first session. Positive results are usually reported during and after a series of 12 sessions over the course of three to four weeks. There is no downtime, in fact combined with other treatments, the Ballancer®Pro reduces downtime and speeds up recovery. It acts as a beautiful complimentary service with your facial. It feels like a 4 hands massage.

What are other ways to address the lymph system?

Through exercise and hydration. When doing physical activity, muscle contraction during exercise squeezes the lymph fluid through the vessels and fluids move through the system of valves. Drink water, consider electrolytes. When the body is properly hydrated, fluid can move easily through tissue. The moving fluid will filter out toxins.

What Are Common Benefits of Lymphatic Massage?

• Relaxing, non-invasive body-contouring treatment

• Reduction of fluid retention and swelling

• Lactic acid/metabolic waste removal

• Immune-boost 

• Complete body detox 

• Relief of muscular pain + aches 

• Reduce inflammation

• Can reduce the appearance of cellulite

• Firms and tones the skin

• Improves skin glow and helps flush out toxins for a better result 

    in combination with any facial

• Increases skin elasticity (post pregnancy/weight loss)

• Clients complete their session feeling relaxed and rejuvenated

• Stimulation of dermal and subdermal circulation

• Increases oxygen levels in the blood flow and nourishment to tissue

• Accelerates the removal of waste products from fat metabolism

• Reduces pain caused by the excessive amount of fluids and metabolites in the limbs

• Visibly helps shapes the waist, abdomen, buttocks, hips & thighs

• Helps to reduce weight by volume-loss (2-3 sessions per week)

The treatment gently and thoroughly decongests areas of the body and helps release fluids and toxins, resulting in feeling and looking instantly rejuvenated. As we enter the colder season, where we might be moving less, this is a wonderful service that feels good and delivers results. This treatment works wonders for athletes, people recovering from surgeries and anyone looking to release toxins really. Let us know if this is something you’d like to learn more about!

We are offering sessions now, combined with LED light therapy and BioCharging and prices are as follows: 1 session $180, 3 sessions $480, 12 sessions $1800. We also offer gift cards if you’d like to gift someone a session. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Ewa, the founder of AWE: Aesthetics With Energy, is a Denver aesthetician who has been passionate about skincare and aesthetics for over 18 years. With her extensive experience and knowledge, Ewa provides specialized treatments to help her clients feel beautiful, comfortable and confident in their skin as they advance in age.