Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Edinburgh
Restore balance, reduce swelling, and support your body’s natural detox processes with our specialised lymphatic drainage massage in Edinburgh. This focused therapy utilises light, rhythmic strokes to stimulate your lymphatic system, helping fluid flow more efficiently, easing congestion, and promoting overall well-being.
Set in the peaceful surroundings of Swanston, our qualified therapists deliver expert lymphatic drainage in a calm, private space designed for rest and recovery.
Why Choose Lymphatic Drainage at The Wellness Barn?
- Gentle, non-invasive and calming treatment
- Promotes fluid movement & toxin clearance
- Ideal post-surgery, after illness, or during recovery
- May help reduce swelling, puffiness & lymphatic congestion
- Private rooms in tranquil EH10 countryside
- Fully trained therapists with a holistic approach
What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic drainage massage (also called manual lymphatic drainage or MLD) is a specialised technique that gently stimulates the flow of lymph, the clear fluid that removes waste, bacteria, and toxins from your tissues.
Using light, repetitive hand movements across key areas of the body, this therapy helps direct stagnant fluid toward functioning lymph nodes. Unlike deep tissue massage, the focus is on skin-level stimulation, not muscles, to support the internal flow of your immune and detox systems.
The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Clients often report feeling lighter, less swollen, and deeply relaxed after their session. Potential benefits include:
- Reduced swelling in limbs or face (e.g. after surgery or injury)
- Eased puffiness, bloating, or water retention
- Enhanced immune system function
- Improved circulation and energy levels
- Support for healing after cosmetic or medical procedures
- Gentle relaxation for the nervous system
Whether you’re recovering from illness, managing inflammation, or simply seeking to support your body’s natural detox pathways, our specialist lymphatic drainage in Edinburgh offers a subtle yet effective reset.
Who Is It For
Lymphatic drainage massage is particularly helpful for:
- Clients with post-operative swelling
- People recovering from illness, fatigue, or burnout
- Those with sluggish immune function
- Individuals experiencing bloating, puffiness, or fluid retention
- Anyone seeking gentle, holistic support for internal health
Please note: If you have a known infection, heart condition, clotting disorder, or cancer in the treatment area, please consult your GP or specialist before booking.
What to Expect
Your lymphatic drainage session includes:
- A full consultation to understand your needs
- Light, flowing massage strokes across face, neck, torso, or limbs
- Gentle direction of fluid toward functioning lymph nodes
- A calming, non-invasive approach focused on relaxation and rhythm
- Advice on aftercare or self-care techniques
Treatments are fully clothed or partially clothed, depending on area and comfort, and take place in a warm, peaceful treatment space.
Areas We Serve
Clients seeking lymphatic drainage massage in Edinburgh visit us from:
- Morningside
- Colinton
- Fairmilehead
- Bonaly
- Oxgangs
- Bruntsfield
- Southside Edinburgh
- Ratho
- Newbridge
- South Gyle
- Trinity
- Leith
- Portobello
- Musselburgh
- Midlothian, East and West Lothian, Borders and beyond
Find Us Here – Conveniently located with free parking, just 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre in the beautiful Pentland Hills.
Support Your Body’s Natural Flow
At The Wellness Barn, we specialise in therapies that honour your body’s rhythms and support healing from within. Our South Edinburgh-based lymphatic drainage massage sessions offer a gentle way to reset your system, reduce inflammation, and feel renewed from the inside out.
Book a consultation today and take a lighter step forward on your wellness journey.
FAQs
No, it’s much lighter. The aim is to stimulate the lymphatic system just under the skin, not to work into muscle tissue.
Yes, it’s often recommended by surgeons to help reduce swelling, improve scar healing, and speed recovery, particularly after cosmetic procedures.
Not at all. It’s a soothing, slow-paced treatment that many people find deeply relaxing.
It depends on your goals. Some people benefit from one or two sessions; others need ongoing support for chronic swelling or recovery.
We may offer simple lymphatic self-care techniques you can continue at home as part of your aftercare.