Lymphatic drainage session
Slow, light strokes, region by region
A gentle session for anyone who wants an unhurried, light touch. After surgery, see the page for that first.
Dorinda works from the neck outward in a set order, using light, stretching strokes on the skin. It is slow on purpose. You will feel less pressure than in a Swedish or deep tissue session, and many people find the quiet is the point of it.
45, 60 or 90 minutes
Little or no oil
A pressure you can change at any time
In the room
From the door to the last stroke
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Step 1: A short talk
We go over what you would like and anything to avoid.
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Step 2: Settle in
You lie on the table under a sheet, with a bolster where you want one.
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Step 3: Light, slow strokes
Each area is uncovered in turn, worked, and covered again.
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Step 4: A pressure check
Partway through we ask whether to stay as light or change.
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Step 5: Rest
A few quiet minutes before you sit up and dress.
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Step 6: The next visit
Book at the door or online, whenever you are ready.
Pressure, cover and clothing
What to expect from the touch
Lighter than you expect
About the weight of a hand resting on you, moving the skin in slow strokes.
Covered by a sheet
Only the area being worked on is uncovered, and it is covered again when we move on.
Wear what is comfortable
Undress only as far as you like. We work around anything you keep on.
You can stop
Pause, change position or end the session at any moment. We stop right away.
Questions about this session
What does it feel like?
Light and slow, with a stretching quality on the skin. It is not a pressing massage, and you may feel little pressure at all.
How long does a first session take?
Plan on about 75 minutes for a 60-minute session, to leave time for the talk and a rest at the end.
Is it for me if I have not had surgery?
Yes. The session is the same gentle work, and anyone who wants a quiet, light touch can book it. If you are unsure whether massage is right for you, ask your doctor first.
Will you use oil?
Little or none. If you have a preference or an allergy, tell us when you book and we will work around it.
Book a lymphatic session.
Choose 45, 60 or 90 minutes, and a day that suits you.