The Lymphatic Brush Workshop2-Day Face & Body
Lymph lifestyle blog
What is Lymphatic Drainage?
The Lymphatic System: The Unsung Hero of our Body
The lymphatic system is the sewer system of our body. It irrigates our tissue; filters and flushes excess fluid and cellular waste from the spaces between our cells, providing a clean environment for them to function and receive the nutrients they need.
It maintains fluid balance, facilitates our regenerative processes and is the foundation and function for our adaptive immunological responses. If it stops functioning, you will die within 24 hours. Sounds dramatic, but it’s true.
The lymphatic system is the unsung “lift-sustaining” hero of the body and works in conjunction with the circulatory system to support and maintain the overall health and functioning of all our organs.
It’s the answer to healthy, clear, glowing skin. If you want to lose weight, stop bloating and minimize the appearance of cellulite....
When in doubt! leave it out!
Contraindications
There are just a few limitations, so please watch the video before working on yourself, or caring for others.
Use caution and alter treatment if you have,
- Bronchitis: don’t use directly over sternum
- Menstruation: can make period heavier
- Nevus (Raised Mole): work around
- Low Blood Pressure: be careful of over-use, do shorter sessions
- Hyperactive Thyroid: do not work on thyroid directly
Do not use if you have,
- Active cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Acute infection or inflammation
Meet the instructorS
Cecily Braden Academy of Professionals
Cecily J Braden
Founder
Cecily J Braden, Founder of Cecily Braden Spa & Wellness and creator of The Lymphatic Brush has been a recognized leader and innovator in the field of holistic skincare therapy and training since 1996. A licensed esthetician and professional educator, she has spent her career studying, developing and teaching effective global spa therapies, including her popular Gua Sha Facial Fusion and Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage therapies.
Long recognized for the effectiveness of her teaching methods and the comprehensiveness of her courses, Cecily was recently named American Spa Magazine’s “Educator and Trainer of the Year” and one of Dermascope Magazine’s Top 45 Estheticians in the U.S.
Long recognized for the effectiveness of her teaching methods and the comprehensiveness of her courses, Cecily was recently named American Spa Magazine’s “Educator and Trainer of the Year” and one of Dermascope Magazine’s Top 45 Estheticians in the U.S.
Kristin Shaw
CJB Educator | East Coast
Since 1994, Kristin’s massage career has taken her from chiropractor offices and gyms to traveling worldwide with touring musicians as well as working in some of the most prestigious hotel spas in NYC.
She later gained invaluable experience as a Corporate Spa Director where she developed spas from the ground up, led the creative direction, and provided training for spa teams. It was in this role where she discovered the importance of and the passion for education. She maintains her private practice, Ayatana Massage, in NYC and NJ.