Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage

What is Brazilian lymphatic drainage?

Brazilian lymphatic body work uses rhythmic, intentional manual techniques to encourage lymphatic movement. The goal is to support circulation, ease puffiness and fluid retention, and help the body feel lighter. Every session with Heidy begins with a thorough intake and includes Celluma LED red light therapy.

Why clients love it

• Feeling less puffy and bloated
• A lighter, more sculpted feeling
• Support during recovery, after training and through busy seasons
• Deep relaxation and a restorative hour of care

Before your session

Drink plenty of water the day before, eat a light meal about an hour ahead, wear loose clothing, arrive makeup-free, and avoid alcohol for 24 hours. If you have an active infection, fever, or a condition affecting circulation or lymphatic function, please contact us before booking.

What happens in a session

Each treatment with Heidy begins with a thorough intake so she understands your body and your goals. She then uses the Brazilian lymphatic technique, a rhythmic, directed massage that encourages lymph to move toward the lymph nodes, often combined with maderotherapy, a selective wood therapy that uses shaped wooden tools to work the tissue. Pressure is adjusted to your body throughout, and sessions include Celluma red light therapy.

Wood therapy (Madero therapy)

Many sessions include maderotherapy, also known as Madero therapy or wood therapy. Heidy uses smooth, shaped wooden tools alongside her hands, working the tissue in rhythmic strokes. As part of a body contouring massage, it is used to help the body look and feel smoother and more sculpted, and to ease that heavy, puffy feeling. Results vary from person to person, and it is not a weight-loss treatment.

Celluma red light therapy

Every session includes Celluma LED red light therapy, a gentle, non-invasive light treatment that you simply relax under as part of your session.

Brazilian lymphatic drainage vs. a regular massage

A relaxation or deep tissue massage focuses mainly on muscles. Lymphatic drainage focuses on the lymphatic system, which helps the body move fluid and clear waste. The movements are rhythmic and directional, aiming to ease puffiness and the feeling of congestion and to leave the body feeling lighter.

Lymphatic drainage massage near Gastown

Heidy sees clients at The Qi Station in the Duncan Building, 119 W Pender St in downtown Vancouver, a short walk from Gastown and Chinatown.

About Heidy

Heidy is the founder of AWA Studio. She trained under by.Trine in Brazilian lymphatic massage and maderotherapy, and is completing her esthetics education at Blanche Macdonald with a focus on skin science, body care and integrated wellness.