Detox, Sculpt & Recover with Pressotherapy

Whilst manual lymphatic drainage is a beautiful rhythmic art form that relies on the intuitive touch of a therapist's hands, Pressotherapy is the clinical evolution of that process that guarantees maximum benefits, every time. While a human therapist is limited by the surface of their hands and the subtle variations in pressure, Pressotherapy utilizes a medical-grade sleeve system that applies a precise, wave-like compression from the feet up to the abdomen and arms. By using computer-controlled air pressure, we can move stagnant fluid with a level of accuracy and depth that manual work simply cannot reach. This ensures a "total flush" of the lymphatic system, moving metabolic waste towards the lymph nodes with perfect distal-to-proximal rhythm. 

What happens during Pressotherapy?

Unlike your heart, which pumps blood around your body 24/7, your lymphatic system is almost stagnant. The lymphatic system is a vast network of vessels responsible for hauling away "cellular trash" - bacteria, excess water, and metabolic waste. It has no pump of its own and relies entirely on your movement, your muscle contractions and your deep breathing to push fluid along. 

In our modern lives, we sit more and stress more. When we stop moving efficiently, the "waste" sits still. This is known as stagnation. It's why you feel heavy, why your skin looks dull, and why your immune system feels sluggish. You aren't broken, your just backed up.

When having a Pressotherapy session in our elite 24 chamber suit, we are essentially giving your lymphatic system a temporary, external heart. 

The treatment uses Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPU). Starting at your ankles and moving rhythmically towards your core, the suit inflates in a precise distal-to-proximal sequence. This mimics the natural muscle pump of a brisk walk or workout but with 100% consistency and 360degree coverage. It physically coaxes the stagnant lymph fluid out of the tissues and back into the circulatory system to be filtered and eliminated. 

This is where the science gets more exciting. As the suit applies and releases pressure, it creates a "shear stress" on the lining of your blood vessels (endothelium). Your body responds to this gentle pressure by releasing Nitric Oxide. In the medical world, Nitric Oxide is known as the "miracle molecule" for 3 reasons:

• Vasodilation - It tells your blood vessels to relax and contract. This instantly improves circulation, lowering the pressure on your system
• Oxygenation - Wider vessels means a surge of fresh oxygen-rich blood which reach the skin and muscles. This is why you leave feeling re-charged. 
• Vascular Health - It helps keep the lining of your veins smooth and flexible, which is vital for long-term cardiovascular health and preventing spider veins or heavy-leg fatigue. 

Whilst your biology is busy flushing out toxins and releasing Nitric Oxide, your nervous system is doing something else. Because the pressure of the suit is rhythmic and slow, it sends a signal to your brain that you are safe. Taking you from "fight-or-flight" to "Rest & Digest". Most clients find that about 15 minutes into the session, their heart rate slows, their breathing deepens and the "mental noise" finally shuts off. When your body is in this state of "Rest & Digest", your internal organs help repair cells and process nutrients aswell as rid metabolic waste.