When your lymphatic system is functioning at its best, your body works more efficiently — reducing swelling, supporting immunity, aiding healing, and maintaining natural balance.
At Gareth Amos Hypnotherapy & Bodywork, I offer manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD), a gentle yet highly effective treatment designed to stimulate lymphatic flow, reduce inflammation, clear fluid retention, and calm the nervous system. Whether you’re recovering after surgery, feeling sluggish, or wanting to improve your overall wellbeing, MLD provides a powerful way to help your body feel lighter, clearer, and more energised.
Based in Poynton, I provide lymphatic drainage massage to clients across Stockport, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a slow, rhythmic, feather-light massage technique that increases lymphatic activity and encourages the body to remove waste, toxins, and excess fluid.
Unlike deep tissue massage, MLD works with the lymphatic pathways rather than the muscles, helping you to:
Reduce puffiness and swelling
Improve immune function
Calm inflammation
Support detoxification
Aid recovery after illness, injury, or surgery
Every session is tailored to your individual needs — whether you’re experiencing fluid retention, recovering from a procedure, or simply wanting a gentle, restorative treatment.
MLD can support a wide variety of concerns, including:
Post-surgical swelling (liposuction, tummy tuck, C-section)
Fluid retention and water retention
Lipoedema & lymphoedema
IBS discomfort and digestive bloating
Chronic inflammation
Bruising, scar tissue and injury recovery
Fatigue and sluggishness
Headaches, migraines & sinus congestion
Stress-related tension
Many clients also find lymphatic drainage massage helpful for general detoxification, improving relaxation and enhancing their natural feeling of lightness and wellbeing.
As a qualified Clinical Sports Therapist and holistic practitioner, I combine anatomical understanding with evidence-based techniques to ensure your treatment is both safe and effective.
Clients choose my MLD sessions because:
I use true MLD methods rather than diluted spa-style versions
I tailor every treatment to your goals — recovery, relaxation, or symptom management
I provide a private, calming and professional space
Treatments are structured to encourage real lymphatic movement and lasting improvement
Conveniently based in Poynton, I am easily accessible from Stockport, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, New Mills, and surrounding areas.
Yes. MLD is clinically recognised for reducing swelling, improving lymph flow, easing inflammation and supporting recovery. Many clients feel lighter, less bloated, and more relaxed after their first session.
It increases lymphatic circulation, clears fluid retention, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation and supports detoxification. It also helps calm the nervous system.
No. MLD uses extremely gentle, skin-stretching movements. It should feel soothing, calming and deeply relaxing — never painful.
This depends on your goals.
Post-surgery: several sessions within the first 1–2 weeks
Chronic swelling: regular weekly or fortnightly sessions
Detox/stress relief: as needed
We can discuss the ideal frequency during your consultation.
Yes. MLD is one of the most recommended treatments for post-operative recovery. It helps reduce swelling, soften scar tissue, prevent fluid build-up, and support faster healing.
Many clients notice immediate improvements such as reduced swelling, easier movement, and a lighter feeling in the body. For others, benefits build gradually over several sessions.
MLD is gentle and suitable for most people, but certain medical conditions require caution. A brief consultation ensures the treatment is safe and appropriate for your needs.
Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle, science-based way to reduce swelling, improve healing and help your body feel lighter and more energised.
If you’re recovering from surgery, struggling with bloating or inflammation, or wanting a restorative treatment, MLD can make a powerful difference.
Book your lymphatic drainage session today and support your body’s natural healing.
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Evidence based hypnotherapy for calm, confidence, and positive change in Stockport and Cheshire. Supporting anxiety, IBS, sleep, phobias, confidence, pain relief, public speaking, smoking, weight loss, depression, and more.
Also offering cupping therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, Indian head massage, and Reiki healing.
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