Lypossage

What is Lypossage?

The Lypossage treatment is a specific blend of massage modalities that derive from physical therapy, including deep lymphatic drainage and deep tissue release. It was created by Charles W. Wiltsie III, LMT, an internationally recognized massage therapy educator and practitioner. Mr. Wiltsie conducted a year long study of 100 female subjects that documented the effectiveneess of the technique. The study was published in Massage and Bodywork Magazine in 1999. In the study, notable results included an average inch lose of 1-1/2 inches per thigh and a cumulative average inch loss of almost 7 inches.

Lypossage cleanses the body of stagnent, stalled lymphatic fluid (Lymph edema) that can create lumps and bulges we know as figure imbalance. The deeper Lypossage strokes break up adhesions under the skin that can contribute to the dimpled, uneven appearance of cellulite. Lypossage also tones the muscles, lifting and firming sagging tissue.

Lypossage can be performed on three areas of the body known as zones. The zones are defined as follows:

Zone 1: refers to the lower body, including the hips, thighs, buttocks, and lower abdomen. Expected outcomes for this part of the body include dimension loss, structural improvements (posture and carriage), diminished look of cellulite, improved muscle tone, improved skin tone, cleansing of the lymphatic system and improved circulation.

Zone 2: includes the upper abdomen, back, decollete (chest and neck area) and arms. This zone targets improving posture, dimension loss in the arms and abdomen and toning and firming of the bust area, improving circulation and lymphatic flow in the upper body.

Zone 3: is performed on the head, neck and face and can provide quite dramatic results in lifting and toning sagging tissues in the lower face and neck, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and significantly improving skin tone and texture. This truely is a "natural" face lift.

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