About Lymphatic Care with Claire
Lymphatic Care with Claire is a mobile therapy service specialising in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), with a commitment to delivering accessible, effective and personalised care. Appointments with Claire can be arranged via a discovery call through video link or telephone.
Claire is a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)-registered Therapy Radiographer with 17 years of NHS experience and a registered MLD UK Therapist since 2015. Trained in the internationally recognised Vodder technique to Level 3 Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT), Claire is committed to providing patients with appropriate care and treatment with a primary aim of ensuring you feel safe in the hands of a medically trained professional with the relevant qualifications.
What is MLD?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, slow, and rhythmical technique performed with the therapist’s hands directly on the skin. No oils are used – it is purely skin‑to‑skin contact. This specialised method is designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, helping fluid move more effectively through the body.
Unlike the currently popular “lymphatic drainage massage,” MLD is a recognised medical treatment. When performed correctly, it is deeply relaxing by calming the nervous system, supports the body’s natural healing processes and reduces pain.
Comfortable and pain‑free: MLD should never feel painful or uncomfortable. The light touch is essential because lymphatic vessels lie just beneath the skin’s surface.
Targeted fluid movement: The technique helps move excess fluid away from areas of swelling or congestion, guiding it back into the bloodstream where toxins and waste products can be naturally eliminated.
Specialist care: Because the lymphatic system is complex, MLD should always be carried out by a trained professional who can tailor treatment to your individual health history and needs.
In safe, skilled hands, MLD offers both therapeutic benefits and a soothing, restorative experience.