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Manual lymphatic drainage in Turin: the Vodder method for fluid retention and swelling

Manual lymphatic drainage is a slow, gentle treatment that uses pumping movements to stimulate lymphatic circulation and guide excess fluid towards the drainage areas: it helps with fluid retention, swelling and cellulite, including after liposuction. In Turin it is given with the Vodder method by sports massage practitioner Mihail Crigan, at the Crigan Massaggi studio, Via Monginevro 76/F, in Borgo San Paolo. Each session lasts 60 minutes and costs 60 €, by appointment only.

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Manual lymphatic drainage movements on the abdomen
Slow, gentle movements guide fluid towards the drainage areas.Illustrative image generated with AI
Duration
60 minutes
Price
60 € per session
Where
Via Monginevro 76/F, Turin
Booking
By appointment
+39 334 858 8535

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What it is

What is manual lymphatic drainage and what is it for?

Manual lymphatic drainage is a treatment aimed at reducing excess fluid, with beneficial effects on fluid retention and cellulite. It works by stimulating the lymphatic system and helps the body get rid of the substances it is holding on to in excess.

Lymphatic drainage techniques also help firm up soft tissue, with pleasing cosmetic benefits: after liposuction, for example, lymphatic drainage proves useful precisely for firming up the tissue.

At the Crigan Massaggi studio manual lymphatic drainage is done with the Vodder method, the technique Mihail Crigan studied with the DIABASI® school.

Manual lymphatic drainage movements on the leg
In the Vodder method the movements are slow and gentle.

Choose it if

You have fluid retention, heavy legs or cellulite

  • Your ankles and legs are swollen at the end of the day.
  • You want slow, light work, not strong pressure.
  • You need support after a cosmetic procedure, if your doctor agrees.

Another treatment is better if

The problem is a tight muscle

Benefits

What are the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage?

Manual lymphatic drainage works on fluids, tissues and the lymphatic system. These are its main benefits:

Less fluid and swelling

The pumping movements help the body get rid of excess fluid, reducing fluid retention and the feeling of swelling.

Relaxed muscle tissue

The treatment is slow and gentle: it relaxes the muscle tissue and gives a pleasant feeling of relaxation.

Stimulated lymphatic circulation

Lymphatic drainage stimulates lymphatic circulation and the points through which fluid drains out of the body.

Help against cellulite

Draining fluid helps counter cellulite and firm up the tissues, with cosmetic benefits too.

Who it is for

When should you have manual lymphatic drainage? Who is it for?

A course of manual lymphatic drainage sessions is worth considering in these situations:

Fluid retention

You notice that, even though you do not drink much water, you keep having fluid retention and swelling.

Orange-peel cellulite

Dimples or small visible hollows appear on the skin, the so-called “orange-peel” look.

Large bruises

With large bruises, lymphatic drainage can help drain the area: if the bruise is recent or very extensive, ask your doctor's advice first.

After liposuction

It helps firm up the tissue and prevent fibrosis (permanent hardening of the skin), purplish areas, swelling and oedema. Always agree the timing with the doctor who operated on you.

During pregnancy, with your doctor's approval

Pregnant women can benefit from lymphatic drainage, always with the approval of their doctor or gynaecologist.

After a long series of competitions

It is recommended for athletes after a long series of competitions, to support recovery. For preparation and cool-down there is also the sports massage.

The Vodder method

How does manual lymphatic drainage with the Vodder method work?

The Vodder method is the manual lymphatic drainage technique practised by Mihail Crigan. In practice, the treatment works in three ways:

1

Pumping movements

They direct the fluid under the skin towards the drainage areas, like squeezing a tube of toothpaste.

2

Stimulating the drainage points

The treatment stimulates the points whose job is to let fluid drain out of the body.

3

A slow, gentle rhythm

The movements are slow and gentle: that is why, as well as the draining effect, lymphatic drainage gives a pleasant feeling of relaxation.

Discover the Hawaiian massage tooEnveloping movements with coconut oil, for those looking above all for deep relaxation.

The session

How does a manual lymphatic drainage session at Crigan Massaggi work?

At your first lymphatic drainage session the movements are slow and light: it is not a deep massage. Mihail starts from where you feel swelling, usually the legs or abdomen. Every client is then looked after individually and thoroughly, with the utmost professionalism and discretion. The session has four stages:

  1. 1

    Listening

    Mihail Crigan asks what problems you have noticed, such as swelling, fluid retention or cellulite, about your habits and whether you have recently had a procedure, for example liposuction.

  2. 2

    60 minutes of lymphatic drainage

    Slow, gentle movements with the Vodder method guide fluid towards the drainage areas. As with every Crigan Massaggi treatment, the only products used are 100% pure organic oils.

  3. 3

    Advice and exercises

    At the end you get advice and stretching exercises to do between sessions.

  4. 4

    Physiotherapist and physiatrist, if needed

    If the complaint needs a closer assessment, a consultation with a physiotherapist and a physiatrist is possible, thanks to the collaboration with Dr Oriano Casamenti of STUDIO RONEFOR.

How often can you have it?

For pain-focused massages, such as deep tissue or neck massage, it is best to leave at least 3 days between sessions; for relaxing treatments there is no real limit. For lymphatic drainage, Mihail Crigan will suggest the rhythm that best suits your case. You will find more answers on the massage FAQ page.

Contraindications

What are the contraindications of manual lymphatic drainage?

Manual lymphatic drainage should be avoided:

  • if you have a tumour;
  • during your period;
  • if you have high blood pressure.

During pregnancy and after surgery, lymphatic drainage is done only with your doctor's approval. If in doubt, ask your doctor before booking: massage is a wellness treatment and does not replace prescribed care or treatment.

Mihail Crigan's training

Who gives manual lymphatic drainage at Crigan Massaggi?

The studio's manual lymphatic drainage is given by Mihail Crigan, a sports massage practitioner with the national diploma “Operatore in massaggio sportivo” (224 hours, Palmanova, 2017).

Mihail attended the Vodder Lymphatic Drainage course at DIABASI® Scuola Professionale di Massaggio, so the technique he uses at the studio is the Vodder method.

Read Mihail Crigan's story and training
DIABASI® certificate for the Vodder Lymphatic Drainage course issued to Mihail Crigan

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about manual lymphatic drainage in Turin

How much does manual lymphatic drainage cost at Crigan Massaggi in Turin?

At the Crigan Massaggi studio, Via Monginevro 76/F, Turin, a manual lymphatic drainage session lasts 60 minutes and costs 60 €, like all the other massages. The length can be agreed with Mihail Crigan to suit your needs. With the pack of 10 massages of your choice, each session costs 50 € instead of 60 €.

Does manual lymphatic drainage make you lose weight?

No, manual lymphatic drainage is not a slimming treatment: it stimulates the body to get rid of excess fluid and substances. Combined with a balanced diet and regular physical activity, however, it can contribute to visible results, including on your weight, while keeping the body healthy.

Can you have lymphatic drainage during pregnancy?

Pregnant women can benefit from manual lymphatic drainage, but only with the approval of their doctor or gynaecologist. Before booking at Crigan Massaggi, ask your doctor whether the treatment is suitable for you.

Can you have lymphatic drainage during your period?

No, manual lymphatic drainage is not recommended during your period: it is better to schedule the session for another time. Other massages, on the other hand, can be done during your period if the flow is not heavy.

For cellulite, is lymphatic drainage or Maori massage better?

For cellulite Mihail Crigan recommends starting with manual lymphatic drainage, which helps reduce excess fluid, and then continuing with Maori massage, done with wooden tools. The number of sessions is assessed case by case, based on age, lifestyle and the problem.

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What do clients say about Crigan Massaggi?

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Treatments

Mihail Crigan's other massages

After lymphatic drainage you can go on with another treatment, for example Maori massage for cellulite. Every session lasts 60 minutes and costs 60 €.

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By appointment

Book your manual lymphatic drainage in Turin

Call or message Mihail Crigan to book your 60-minute session with the Vodder method at the Via Monginevro 76/F studio.

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