Massage Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

For patients from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and surrounding Dorset areas

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage treatment using light, rhythmic techniques. The practitioner will screen your health history and confirm that treatment is appropriate before starting.

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Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Uses light, gentle pressure

Treatment is adapted after screening

Available as body or facial appointments

Clear advice when medical review is more appropriate

What to expect

Health Screening

We check your health history and reasons for booking.

Gentle Treatment

Light, rhythmic techniques are tailored to your needs.

Aftercare

We explain what to expect and when to seek medical advice.

Conditions we treat

General Lymphatic MassageFacial Lymphatic MassageFluid Retention Support

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Lymphatic drainage in Bournemouth and near Wimborne

Gentle, considered support for fluid movement and comfort

Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle treatment using light, rhythmic movements to support the movement of lymph fluid. It is different from a deeper muscular massage and is adapted to your health history, comfort, and reason for booking.

Our Bournemouth clinic currently lists body and facial lymphatic drainage appointments. If you are travelling from Wimborne, Poole, Christchurch, or surrounding Dorset areas, we can help you confirm the most appropriate booking route.

Lymphatic drainage massage treatment at SoCo Therapies in Bournemouth

Manual lymphatic drainage

A light-touch treatment planned around you

Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic techniques directed towards the lymphatic pathways. It is not the same as a firm, deep-pressure massage. Your practitioner will talk through your goals, health history, and comfort before deciding which areas and techniques are appropriate.

Light, rhythmic techniques

Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle movements directed towards the lymphatic pathways. It is not the same as firm, deep pressure used for some muscular massage treatments.

A session shaped around you

Your practitioner considers your symptoms, health history, treatment goals, and comfort before deciding which areas and techniques are appropriate.

Suitable for body or face

SoCo Therapies lists body lymphatic drainage and facial lymphatic drainage appointments. Check the current booking options before choosing a session.

Clear safety guidance

Screening comes first. We will explain when a medical review, surgical clearance, or another treatment route is more appropriate.

Safety and suitability

Screening comes before treatment

Lymphatic drainage can be a suitable gentle treatment for some people, but swelling and fluid changes can have many causes. It is not a substitute for diagnosis, medical treatment, or follow-up from your GP, consultant, or surgical team.

Please tell us about your health history, medication, symptoms, and any recent procedure before booking. If you have an active infection or fever, a suspected blood clot, significant heart or circulation problems, cancer-related concerns, or recent surgery without medical clearance, seek appropriate medical advice before arranging treatment.

If your treatment is connected with surgery, our post-surgical lymphatic drainage page explains how recovery screening and your surgical team's advice fit into the booking process.

Lymphatic drainage locations

Book in Bournemouth, with support for Wimborne clients

Lymphatic drainage massage is currently listed at our Bournemouth clinic. Our second clinic is at BH Live Active in Corfe Mullen, near Wimborne. That clinic is a genuine SoCo Therapies location, but lymphatic drainage is not currently listed there in our published treatment availability. If you are based in Wimborne or nearby, contact us and we will help confirm the right current option.

SoCo Therapies Bournemouth

175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8DQ

Body and facial lymphatic drainage are currently listed at this clinic. It is close to Bournemouth train station.

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Corfe Mullen (near Wimborne)

BH Live Active, Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3SF

This is our Wimborne-area clinic. Lymphatic drainage is not currently listed here, so please contact the clinic before travelling if this is the location you need.

Ask about Wimborne options

We welcome enquiries from Wimborne, Christchurch, Southbourne, Poole, Ringwood, Westbourne, Winton, Boscombe, Ferndown, and surrounding Dorset areas. These are nearby service areas, not separate SoCo Therapies premises.

Lymphatic drainage prices

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Body Lymphatic Drainage, 60 minutes

£60

Facial Lymphatic Drainage, 40 minutes

£50

Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage, 60 minutes

£85

Prices are shown for guidance. Please confirm current availability and appointment details when booking.

Frequently asked questions

Lymphatic drainage massage FAQs

What is lymphatic drainage massage?

What happens during a lymphatic drainage massage?

Your practitioner starts by discussing your health history, symptoms, and goals. They then use light, rhythmic techniques on the areas being treated, checking your comfort throughout and explaining any appropriate aftercare.

Is lymphatic drainage massage painful?

Lymphatic drainage is intended to feel gentle rather than painful. Tell your practitioner straight away if anything feels uncomfortable so they can adjust or stop the treatment.

Can lymphatic drainage massage help with swelling?

It may support comfort and the movement of fluid for some people, but swelling can have many causes. Your practitioner will discuss whether this treatment is suitable and when medical assessment is more appropriate.

How often should I have lymphatic drainage massage?

There is no fixed schedule for everyone. Frequency depends on your health history, reason for treatment, response, and any advice from your medical or surgical team. Your practitioner can discuss whether a one-off appointment or a course is appropriate.

Who should not have lymphatic drainage massage?

Speak with your GP, consultant, or another appropriate healthcare professional before booking if you have an active infection or fever, a suspected or diagnosed blood clot, significant heart or circulation problems, cancer-related concerns, or recent surgery without clearance. Tell us about your health history before treatment.

What should I do after lymphatic drainage massage?

Take things at a comfortable pace and follow the advice from your practitioner. Drink normally, allow time to rest if needed, and contact the clinic or seek medical advice if you notice unexpected or concerning symptoms.

Related treatments

Explore other ways we can help

If you are unsure which treatment is appropriate, compare post-surgical lymphatic drainage with our Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage. You can also start with a free 15-minute consultation.

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Ready to discuss lymphatic drainage?

Book a Bournemouth appointment if the current treatment listing fits your needs, or contact us first if you are travelling from Wimborne or need to discuss suitability.

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Client experiences

Kind words from our clients

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“I've been suffering with shoulder aches caused by sitting at a computer for too long. After 3 sessions with Joanna the aches have gone and I feel I'm sitting/standing straighter again due to less rounding of my shoulders. Joanna does a firm deep massage which is highly effective. Strongly recommended.”

“I’ve been going to SoCo Therapies for sports massages with Molly for over a year. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always knows exactly how to help with aches and muscle tension. I always leave feeling so much better. Highly recommend!”

“First visit this morning and had an appointment with Lauren. Absolutely brilliant Lauren met me in reception on time and took me through to her treatment room. Very professional polite and easy to chat to. The sports massage was amazing never once did she hurt me and was always asking if everything was ok which it was so much so I have rebooked. Lauren was 10/10”