Reflexology Lymph Drainage – RLD

a very gentle relaxing treatment that yields great results.

What is Lymphoedema?

Persistent tissue swelling due to blockage or absence of the lymph drainage channels with accumulation of interstitial fluid – Mortimer,1998.

Lymphoedema is defined as tissue swelling due to the failure of lymph drainage. After breast cancer, a person may experience psychological or emotional difficulties due to altered body image, a swollen limb can exacerbate this.

Reflexology Lymph Drainage is a specific technique developed by Sally Kay.

She is a multi-award winning reflexology practitioner, tutor and published researcher. Sally developed RLD from first principles and through extensive clinical practice. This innovative approach to reflexology has attracted, national and international awards and widespread recognition.

RLD aims to stimulate the function of the lymphatic system and drain excess lymph from the damaged area.

This technique is practised mainly on the feet, where this is not possible, it can also be done on the hands. It is a very gentle relaxing treatment that yields great results.