Lymphatic Drainage Massage (60min)

Manual lymphatic drainage using gentle, rhythmic techniques to stimulate lymph flow, reduce fluid retention, support detoxification, and boost immune function. A light-pressure treatment focused on the lymphatic system rather than muscles.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialised massage technique that targets the lymphatic system — a network of vessels and nodes responsible for fluid balance, immune surveillance, and waste removal from tissues. Unlike conventional massage that works on muscles with moderate to firm pressure, MLD uses very light, rhythmic, wave-like movements that follow the anatomical pathways of lymphatic vessels toward the nearest lymph node clusters. At Andrii Kondakov's studio, the 60-minute lymphatic drainage session follows a systematic protocol. Treatment typically begins at the neck and supraclavicular lymph nodes (the terminus of the lymphatic system where it drains into the venous circulation), then progresses to the face, arms, trunk, and legs. This proximal-to-distal sequencing ensures the central lymphatic pathways are open before directing peripheral fluid toward them. The pressure used in MLD is significantly lighter than in sports or deep tissue massage — approximately 30 to 40 mmHg, just enough to stretch the skin and the superficial lymphatic capillaries beneath it. The therapist's hands move in slow, circular or pumping patterns, creating a pressure wave that propels lymph fluid through the one-way valved vessels. Sessions are deeply relaxing, and many clients enter a parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state during treatment. Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for a wide range of conditions: post-surgical swelling (particularly after cosmetic procedures), chronic fluid retention, heavy or tired legs, sinus congestion, pre-menstrual bloating, and general immune support. Athletes use it as a recovery tool to accelerate metabolic waste clearance after intense training — it pairs well with the studio's sports massage offering, with sports massage addressing muscular tension and MLD handling fluid-level recovery. At 1,600 CZK (approximately 64 EUR) for a 60-minute session, the treatment is affordably priced for regular use. Many clients incorporate lymphatic drainage on a weekly or bi-weekly basis during high-training phases or recovery from illness. The treatment has no contraindications for most healthy adults, though clients with active infections, untreated malignancies, or acute deep vein thrombosis should consult a physician first.