Karla Santos Lymphatic

Postpartum is a season of recovery, and your body deserves support as it finds its new balance. Lymphatic drainage can gently support fluid movement and help ease that heavy, puffy feeling after pregnancy and birth.

Ever have days where your rings feel tighter, your stomach looks puffier or your legs simply feel heavier?

Fluid retention can fluctuate for all sorts of everyday reasons, including hormonal changes, travel, heat, prolonged sitting and changes in routine. Lymphatic drainage can help encourage that excess fluid to move, which is why how your body feels after a treatment can be just as noticeable as how it looks.

If that heavy, puffy feeling sounds familiar, get in touch to find out more.

Hydration plays a role in supporting normal lymphatic function, and coconut water can be a refreshing way to top up your fluids while providing naturally occurring electrolytes.

Think of lymphatic health as the bigger picture: hydration, movement and everyday habits alongside treatments that support your body when it needs a little extra help. 🥥

You’ve probably heard a lot about lymphatic drainage — but what are we actually doing during a treatment?

Lymphatic drainage uses specific, rhythmic movements to encourage the movement of lymph and excess fluid through the body. Brazilian lymphatic drainage takes this a step further with more dynamic techniques, which is why you’ll often notice a more sculpted appearance alongside that lighter feeling.

Curious about whether it’s right for your body? Send me a DM to enquire about availability.

Results you can see, and a difference you can feel. 🤍 There’s nothing better than hearing how amazing a client feels after their very first session.

And when everyday movement isn’t quite enough, this is where a little extra support can come in.

Lymphatic drainage uses targeted, rhythmic movements to encourage healthy lymph flow and support the movement of excess fluid, particularly when you’re feeling heavier or puffier than usual.

Your treatment works beautifully alongside the movement, hydration and everyday habits you continue between appointments.

Your lymphatic system loves movement — and it doesn’t have to mean an intense workout.

Walking, stretching, swimming and simply moving regularly throughout the day all support lymphatic circulation and healthy fluid movement around the body.

✨Think consistency over intensity: those small everyday habits can be an important part of looking after your lymphatic health.

Not all lymphatic drainage is the same — and different techniques can be used depending on what your body needs.

Traditional Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) uses very gentle, rhythmic movements to encourage lymph flow.

Brazilian lymphatic drainage combines lymphatic techniques with firmer, more dynamic movements, often creating a more visibly sculpted result.

Post-operative lymphatic drainage is adapted to the stage of recovery, using a more considered approach to support fluid movement as the body heals.

Different techniques, different purposes — all centred around supporting healthy lymphatic flow.

Where does the fluid actually go after lymphatic drainage?

Brazilian lymphatic drainage helps encourage excess fluid away from the tissues and into the lymphatic system, where it can eventually be returned to the bloodstream and naturally processed by the body — which is why you can often see a difference in the stomach straight after treatment.

You’ll often hear me talk about post-surgery lymphatic drainage here, but one thing I really want you to know: please don’t wait until after your procedure to contact me.

Whether you’re having cosmetic surgery or a C-section, getting in touch beforehand means we can discuss your procedure, plan your post-op lymphatic drainage appropriately, and make sure there’s space in my diary when you’re likely to need that support. Post-surgery swelling and fluid retention are a normal part of the healing process, and appropriately timed lymphatic drainage can help support fluid movement and make recovery more comfortable.

If you have a procedure coming up, send me a DM to inquire about my availability so we can plan ahead.