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Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Well-Being

Andrew Brown - Westwood Therapies

Qualified to 'Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage Technique' - Therapy 1 - About my training

I initially completed the Gateway MLD training which is a one day 5 hour continued professional development course which teaches a very basic simplified form of manual lymphatic drainage technique. This was helpful for me in deciding to take my training further by completing the official Vodder MLD training course which is the clinical standard. This entailed completing two blocks of 40 hours of formal training classes, 80 hours, plus around the same again in evening & home study time with approximately a further 40 hours of formal practice in between...then a full day of written and practical examinations to become an officially recognized Vodder MLD therapist.

1. How can Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Well-Being help me ?

Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage has a powerfully gentle, cleansing, pain relieving and supportive effect on the recipients body which makes it highly effective for promoting well-being.

Andrew Brown - Westwood Therapies

ANYONE REQUIRING BANDAGING / THE TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC OEDEMAS (EG. LYMPHOEDEMA) PLEASE REFER TO THE MLD-UK WEBSITE I DO NOT PROVIDE THIS THERAPY.

2. Manual Lymphatic Drainage Well-Being Massage Benefits

  • Helps reduce inflammation
  • Promotes deep relaxation
  • Relaxes the bodies connective tissues
  • Promotes Well-Being
  • Can help reduce swelling around joints
  • Suitable for people who find other forms of massage too strong or over stimulating
Andrew Brown - Westwood Therapies

The unique Vodder Method of MLD stimulates a deep relaxation response which has the effect of releasing vascular spasm which can restrict the normal flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic vessels.

3. What happens during a session

The first appointment is 60 minutes and includes a consultation and hands on MLD treatment.

  1. During the hands on treatment you will be covered in a large warm blanket and made comfortable on the thickly padded, heated treatment couch with a pillow support for your head. Vodder MLD is a unique and highly effective combination of light, rhythmic strokes applied across a region of the body to promote lymph absorption through the superficial lymph capillaries located within and under the skin. Deeper strokes combined with joint mobilisations are sometimes used to stimulate the deeper lymph channels of the body. The focus of each treatment is to relax the skin and connective tissue (fascia) under the skin and increase uptake by the lymph capillaries to reduce swelling and promote the bodies natural soft tissue well-being.

4. Therapy Room

I work from home and have created a bright, uplifting therapy studio. The massage couch I use is a fully electric - height / back rest / knee lift - adjustable thickly padded, extra wide, heated spa couch. Changing facilities are provided in the therapy room which is closed off by screened doors whilst you prepare for your treatment.

5. Booking an appointment

Message - Text 07747 842 748 with your name and best contact details, Please include the following:

  • Type of massage you want.
  • Brief description of what you need help with.
  • Dates and times you are available.

…I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible.

All treatments are 60 minute appointments, unless otherwise indicated and are charged as follows :

  • Massage & Manual Therapy - £60
  • Sports Massage - £60
  • MLD - £70
  • Reiki - £60
  • Lomi Lomi - £70
  • Relax Massage - £60

Appointment Times...(varies)
MON / TUES / WED / THURS / FRI
9am / 10.30am / 12.00 / 1.30pm / 3pm / 4.30pm

Payments Accepted
All major cards, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer, Cash

Payments taken via: Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Credit, AMEX & Mastercard

PLEASE ONLY ARRIVE AT YOUR
APPOINTMENT TIME NOT BEFORE


TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING :

Cancellation Charges … unless the appointment can be filled the following charges apply :
  • Less than 48 hours notice, 100% of appointment fee.
  • Missed appointments, 100% of appointment fee.

6. Qualifications and Training

Andrew Brown - NAMMT (RMAdv), Dip. Tui Na F BH®

Professional Associations - Registered Member Of

  1. NAMMT - National Association of Massage & Manipulative Therapists

Qualifications & Training

Advanced
  1. Sports Massage & Rehab (VTCT level 5)
  2. Advanced Remedial Massage (Northern Institute of Massage level 5)
  3. Hendrickson Method Practitioner (level 5)
  4. Tui-Na (Master CPD)
  5. Dr. Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  6. Somatic Movement Coaching
Holistic
  1. Holistic Massage (ITEC level 3)
  2. Thai Massage (Gateway level 2)
  3. Lomi-Lomi (Diploma - Infinity Training Academy)
  4. Reiki (Master Teacher)