Sandra Scutelnicu is a highly qualified and Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, having obtained her HHP in Massage Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, and Cranial Sacral Certifications from the esteemed Healing Hands School of Holistic Health in April 2013. Committed to staying at the forefront of her field, Sandra consistently pursues professional development opportunities through a range of continuing education courses. As a result, she has acquired additional certifications in Cupping Therapy, Plastic Surgery Recovery and Fibrosis Massage, and Lipedema Awareness for Massage Therapists.
Sandra’s expertise lies in a diverse range of modalities, including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Cupping Therapy, Massage, and Scar Tissue Removal. With her comprehensive skill set and dedication to holistic wellness, she is able to provide exceptional care and support to her clients.
First, it’s important to understand how the lymphatic system works. It’s your body’s built-in detoxifier, working hard to get rid of ‘waste’, such as bacteria and excess fluid. Sometimes the system needs a little extra help to effectively cleanse your body of unwanted toxins. The goal of a lymphatic drainage massage is to give it a ‘reboot’, so it can work more efficiently.
The massage consists of precise, skilful gestures that deftly sweep stagnant ‘waste’ towards the lymph nodes, which makes it easier for your body to eliminate the toxins – and fast. But make no mistake: it takes an expert to carry out these techniques properly, so it’s always recommended that you seek a professional to give your lymphatic system a boost. This also isn’t like your usual massage, which works to loosen knots and tension.
1. Debloats and depuffs: Fluid retention can happen to us all. Whether around your belly or your legs, ‘water weight’ can result in puffiness and bloating that your lymphatic system may need help to clear. A lymphatic drainage massage helps to ease all that fluid away, pushing it towards the lymph nodes where it can be eliminated. This is one of many reasons you may leave your treatment feeling lighter and more energized.
2. Breaks down cellulite and fat cells: Your practitioner can target cellulite during your lymphatic drainage massage, using a clever technique that, over time, may contribute to the smoothing of dimpled skin. This manual process also aims to break down fat cells, with some people reporting that it’s helped them to lose weight faster.
3. Helps with post-injury swelling: When you have an injury – say from working out hard in the gym – you might find the area doesn’t circulate fluids as well, which causes extra swelling. Excess puffiness may be a sign that your lymphatic system isn’t working quite as it should, so a lymphatic drainage massage could be needed to help drain some of the swelling away.
4. Optimum results after liposuction or Facelift: If you’ve undergone liposuction or a Facelift, booking in for MLD post-procedure can help to enhance the contoured results. Talk to your surgeon first.
5. Directly impacts progesterone: Research shows that the lymph system is responsible for carring progesterone throughout the body – which is exceptionally important for women.