If You Buy One Thing This Month, Make It This

The £9 tool I swear by for lymphatic drainage, bloating, and water retention relief.

Let me start by saying this: water retention is the bane of my life. I do everything, dry brushing, hydration, legs up every night without fail, but one hot day or a bit of inactivity and my legs feel a full size bigger.

Lymphatic drainage is one of those rituals I’ve made part of my home wellness routine for that very reason. And after last week’s wellness retreat, I’m more obsessed than ever, thanks to a wooden massage tool that’s become my new non-negotiable.

Why I’m Hooked on the Wooden Lymphatic Tool
Before heading to the retreat, I was on the hunt for a proper lymphatic specialist, specifically someone trained in the Brazilian technique (which, spoiler: is a whole other level). Living in Brighton, there aren’t many therapists locally, so I knew I’d have to travel to London. But I’d heard it was worth it.

And I was right.

At the retreat, I met Olivia Johnson, a trained lymphatic therapist who studied under Detox by Rebecca, the woman behind every Hollywood model and celebrity’s post-flight body transformation. Olivia gave us daily treatments using the Brazilian method, and within one hour of my first session, the fluid build-up in my legs was visibly gone. We were in 30+ degree heat every day, and I was struggling. But her hands? Magic.

What made it even more impactful was how simple the tool she used was. A wooden roller, £9 on Amazon. That’s it.

I ordered one the second I got home and I’ve used it every single day since. And it’s working.

What Is the Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Technique?
The Brazilian technique is faster-paced, more sculpting, and much more results-driven than traditional lymphatic massage. It combines:

- Vigorous manual massage
- Targeted movements to stimulate lymph nodes
- Tension-reducing strokes to move stagnant fluid
- Abdominal work to de-puff and reset digestion

Unlike gentler styles, this method produces instant visual results, contour, definition, and reduced swelling. You’ll often feel lighter and energised right after a session.

Wood Therapy: At-Home Magic for Lymphatic Flow
Also known as Maderotherapy, wood therapy uses anatomically designed wooden tools to break up stagnation and stimulate the lymphatic system. The ridged roller I use helps:

- Move excess fluid
- Improve circulation
- Reduce bloating and puffiness (especially in legs)
- Support detoxification through lymph movement

This is truly a natural, low-cost way to feel lighter, especially helpful in summer when heat-induced retention gets real.

And my routine? I honestly keep it simple. Morning or night, I roll my legs, front, sides, back and buttocks using upward strokes for 10 strokes each section. I drink water before and after, and always end the day with my legs up the wall for 10 minutes. That combo? It’s game-changing.

Want me to film it? DM me on Instagram or comment on this post, I’ll make a reel if enough of you are interested.

So if you do one thing for yourself this month, make it this. Buy the wooden lymphatic tool and add it into your daily routine. Make it your new summer non-negotiable, especially in this heat, your body will thank you.

Follow Olivia Johnson here: https://www.instagram.com/oliviajohnson.lymphatic