After spa-goers have had a lymphatic drainage massage, they may never go back to a regular massage again! The Story Behind the Treatment The specific treatment, actually called manual lymph drainage (usually referred to as MLD) was developed in the 1930s in France by Emil Vodder, a Danish physical therapist, and his wife, Estrid, a naturopath. This is a gentle, non-invasive manual technique that has a powerful effect on the body. Research in Australia, Europe and North America has proven its efficacy as a stand-alone treatment and in combination with other therapies. Developed in France in 1932 by Emil and Estrid Vodder MLD has grown to be the most well known manual technique to assist lymph flow and aid in drainage of tissues. So what does Manual Lymph Drainage entail? MLD is a potent way to activate the lymphatic system and can be used to treat many pathologies (listed below) other than Lymphedema. MLD is a light, skin stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen limb. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage intended to encourage natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart.Who Can Benefit from MLD?Lymph massage with a SPEAR Massage Therapist can benefit just about everyone. If you're feeling fatigued or lacking energy, or if you've be Manual lymphatic drainage—it may sound quite clinical, even a bit unpleasant, but for those who've undergone the treatment while in the capable hands of an esthetician, it's the holy grail of skincare procedures, encouraging cell renewal, enhancing skin tone, and decreasing puffiness. Welcome to MLD Hertfordshire the website of Veronica and Deborah Priest. We are both Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioners having trained with the Vodder Clinic in Austria. This is a Postgraduate course and we are medically trained and reassessed every two years to enable us to keep the high standard that is required o