Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
At Azimuth, we believe healing can be as gentle as a whisper. Our Well-being Lymph Drainage Massage and Post-Surgery Lymph Drainage Massage are more than moments of relaxation they are science-based therapies designed to help your body restore balance and share in the gift of inner peace.
Our founder Kristie is a certified Holistic Manual Lymphatic Massage Practitioner. This method is rooted in anatomy, physiology, and precision—often using as little as 5 grams of gentle pressure (about the weight of a nickel) to stimulate delicate lymphatic vessels without collapsing them.
Your Lymphatic System: The Body’s Quiet Protector
Your lymphatic system is your body’s natural “clean-up crew,” removing waste, reducing swelling, and supporting immune health. Unlike the circulatory system, it has no central pump—it relies on movement, breath, and gentle stimulation to keep fluids flowing.
When slowed by surgery, injury, or illness, fluid can accumulate, leading to swelling, discomfort, and slower healing.
Why This Massage Works
-Stimulates Fluid Movement -Encourages detox and reduces swelling
Supports Healing –Boosts immune function and recovery
Custom-Tailored Care – Adjusted to your body’s needs for best results
How it works: Lymph drainage massage uses light, rhythmic movements to move fluid toward lymph nodes, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing process. This is not guesswork—it’s precise work, grounded in medical understanding and mindful touch.
Our Standard of Care
Offering lymph drainage at Azimuth is to ensure the highest standard of safety and effectiveness. We customize each session to your body’s condition and needs, creating a treatment that supports physical recovery while nurturing your whole being.
What are Primitive Reflexes?
Primitive reflexes are movement patterns that are designed to keep a newborn alive. These reflexes should naturally go away as the baby develops and grows, however if they remain for too long, they can indicate other developmental concerns. Skipping a milestone like crawling, appearing clumsy or uncoordinated are just a few of the signs and symptoms that go along with a retained reflex. Children can also have focus or attention challenges, even trouble with handwriting. Lastly, appearing hypervigilant or anxious could also be an indicator of a retained reflex.
Even when primitive reflexes integrate at the appropriate age, they can reappear due to trauma or injury. If you think your loved one might have a retained or reappearing reflex, here at Azimuth, we complete a thorough assessment to reveal atypical movement patterns or symptoms that could correlate with a retained reflex. The therapist also creates a custom treatment plan to meet the needs of the client.
Retained reflexes can be a sign of developmental regression and significant neurological abnormalities. People with retained reflexes may display remarkable talents and strengths, which can overshadow their weaknesses. However, they may also struggle with interpersonal relationships or chronic health issues.
Vision therapy programs can help people integrate retained reflexes. These programs use rhythmic movement training techniques that imitate the movements of an infant in development.
Signs & Symptoms of Primitive Reflexes in Adults & Pediatrics
Retained primitive reflexes in adults and children can manifest in a variety of ways, ranging from subtle issues to severe delays.
Some signs include:
Poor coordination: Difficulty with coordination and balance
Eye movement issues: Difficulty changing gaze from far to near, or eye movement and visual processing problems
Motion sickness: Motion sickness is a common symptom of retained reflexes
Poor posture: Poor posture or stooping
Weak muscle tone: Weak muscle tone or tense muscle tone
Startle reflex: An exaggerated startle reflex
Light sensitivity: Light sensitivity is a symptom of the moro reflex
Poor impulse control: Poor impulse control or fidgeting
Toe walking: Toe walking is a sign of retained reflexes