by Fiona Palmer | May 23, 2026 | Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
From Ancient Healing to Modern Lymphatic Science How an overlooked body system became one of the fastest-growing areas in rehabilitation, cancer care, recovery and wellness. There was a time when almost nobody talked about the lymphatic system. Now it seems to be...
by Fiona Palmer | May 19, 2026 | Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
A simple guide to the neck, connective tissue, drainage pathways and why treatment often starts there When people come for Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), they are often surprised that treatment may begin gently around the neck before we even go near the area that...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 27, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What is lymphoedema? It’s a question many people don’t ask straight away —because swelling often starts off feeling quite normal. Ankles that puff up by the evening.A leg that feels a little heavier than the other.Marks left behind by socks or clothing. It gets...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 13, 2026 | Pilates, Specialist Breast Cancer Movement And Therapy, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
— It’s Not Just About “Tiring Yourself Out” This morning I saw a post from Jo in my women’s networking group talking about how exercise had helped her anxiety and improved her sleep. And she’s absolutely right. But it made me pause…because it’s rarely just one thing....
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 13, 2026 | Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Why it’s not always “just a nerve problem” — and where Manual Lymphatic Drainage might help Tingling.Burning.Pins and needles.Numbness that doesn’t quite make sense. Most people I see will say something like: “I’ve been told it’s neuropathy… so it’s a nerve problem.”...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 11, 2026 | Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
If you’ve ever felt a tender lump in your neck, armpit, or groin, you might have heard someone say: “Your lymph nodes are clogged.” It’s a word that’s used all the time. It makes sense.It feels relatable.It gives people something to picture. But here’s the truth:...
