A method originating in Brazil, Renata Franca lymphatic drainage aims to improve lymph circulation and reduce cellulite. What is the technique? Where to do it? At what price ? Refunded?
What is the Renata Franca method?
There are two main methods of manual lymphatic drainage: the Vodder® method which is practiced by physiotherapists and which is reimbursed by social security. And the Renata Franca method which is much more dynamic. “The pressures exerted are greater, the rhythm of the movements is faster and there are more push-ups. The body is drained in its entirety: lower limbs, stomach, upper limbs and back. This technique aims improve lymph circulation by relieving it of what encumbers it and prevents it from functioning normally”, says Amélie Sabatier, massage therapist, founder of Amma d’Amélie, trained in Renata Franca lymphatic drainage. The immune system is then boosted, resulting in a feeling of general well-being, a reduction in edema and an attenuation of the cellulite.
Why do a Renata Franca drainage?
Renata Franca drainage activates blood circulation, reduces edema and reduces cellulite by promoting the circulation of body fluids. This technique is particularly indicated in people prone to water retention, heavy legs, who wish to deflate while strengthening their immune system and metabolic functioning. Periods of hormonal upheaval in a woman’s life (pregnancy, premenopause, hormonal stimulation in the context of IVF, taking the pill…) lead to unpleasant symptoms such as fatigue, heavy legs, water retention, bloating and cellulite. They are therefore suitable for Renata Franca drainage. “In general, a poor diet, the fact of constantly sitting, fatigue, the fact of not soliciting the body enough cause the lymph to saturate and can no longer carry out its purification work. Result, easier to storethe quality of the skin is altered and the body swollen”, says the specialist.
After carrying out an interrogation to determine the cause of the engorgement of the lymphatic system, the practitioner performs movements designed to circulate the lymph throughout the body. “Gestures are fast to allow the lymph to move up towards the heart in a much more dynamic way than during classic lymphatic drainage. Reduction of edema is visible, and one obtains an activation of the blood circulation and body fluids, which gives quite impressive results“, argues our interlocutor.
How many sessions should be done?
“People who play sports, who have a fairly healthy lifestyle, who occasionally travel by plane or a woman who has just had a child, will only needone session. Other people enter a system where they have decided to lose weight and change their rhythm of life, in which case cures of five sessions are required to boost the lymph over a fixed period of time“, says Amélie Sabatier.
After how long do we see the effects?
The greater the water retention, the more the results are impressive and visible quickly. The Renata Franca lymphatic drainage will act throughout the following week.
Is it painful?
Renata Franca drainage is not painful. He is very effective on aqueous cellulite, i.e. water retention cellulite. On the other hand, the work of fat cellulite, which is deeper, can hurt. “In case of significant engorgement, drainage may be a little more unpleasant but not painful.“, nuances the massage therapist.
Where is a Renata Franca drainage done?
A Renata Franca drainage is done in a beauty care center by a practitioner trained in this technique.
What is the price of a session?
The price of a session varies according to practitioners and regions. In the Paris region, the price is 180€ per session and in the event of a cure of 5 sessions, the price is €160 per session. In the provinces, it is necessary to count 150€ per session and 130€ as part of a cure.
Is it reimbursed?
Unlike classic lymphatic drainage which is the subject of a medical prescription and which is carried out by a physiotherapist, Renata Franca drainage is not covered by social security.
Thanks to Amélie Sabatier, massage therapist, founder of Amma d’Amélie, trained in lymphatic drainage Renata Franca