Dr Alison Merrick BSc Hons, PhD, Cert ECBS, Vodder MLD/DLTAt Prospect House Clinic BingleyFor information and appointments, call: 07805 644125
alison@dralisonmerrick.co.uk www.dralisonmerrick.co.uk
MLD ‘maintaining the immune system as a basis to good health’
(MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy is a medically designed gentle, rhythmic skin massage that stimulates the flow of a fluid known as lymph throughout the body.
MLD Massage Therapy improves the functioning of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system enables the immune system to work, allowing the immune cells to protect the body against viral and bacterial infection.
MLD Massage Therapy stimulates the cells involved in the healing process, speeding up recovery from trauma or injury. MLD Massage Therapy clears away excess fluid and toxins from the tissues. It speeds up and enhances the body’s own detoxification system.
MLD Massage Therapy affects the nervous system, with direct analgesic (pain-relieving) and stress-relieving effects.
Benefits:
Mums-to-be Swollen ankles during pregnancy. MLD reduces fluid retention, swelling and puffiness.
Sports injury recovery MLD reduces swelling and bruising. Increases healing rates.
Arthritic joints MLD reduces swelling and inflammation improving mobility and reducing pain.
Surgery, pre and post MLD speeds up the healing process and reduces bruising and uncomfortable swelling. Minimises the appearance/texture of scars.
Fluid retention MLD reduces fluid as a result of PMS or reduced activity.
Congestion MLD relieves chronic congestion in the head neck and chest.
Skin conditions MLD detoxifies the whole body, clearing the skin.
Palliative care MLD brings relaxation and feelings of wellbeing.
Lymphoedema treatment/maintenance, see DLT below.
FREE CONSULTATION
£42 per hour
DLT (Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy)
MLD is also an effective component of the treatment and control of lymphoedema, which may occur after cancer treatment and some surgery. DLT comprises 4 parts:
1. Manual Lymph Drainage massage – To reduce oedema
2. Compression bandaging/garments – To prevent oedema recurring
3. Skin care – To prevent complications (eg cellulitis, ulcers)
4. Exercise – To promote the natural function of the lymph system to reabsorb the oedema
FREE CONSULTATION
Block booked treatments from £35 per hour
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Alison Merrick
Alison has a background in medical research, working at St James’s in Leeds for 10 years developing treatments to stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. After developing novel cancer therapies and working with patients in oncology clinics, Alison was inspired to work more directly with people.
She is trained in The Bowen Technique and Manual Lymph Drainage (and DLT) and has a special interest in maintaining the immune system as a basis to good health. She has specialised in working with older people and in providing holistic support to those being treated for cancer, and post cancer therapy. Her approach is to support the whole person and to recognise that treatment must be adapted to the needs of the individual.
