Electric cryo chamber
Thermal contrast
Ice bath 2.0
Dry Floating
Lymphatic drainage
Multisensory Regeneration Cabin
IHHT altitude training
HBOT Oxygen chamber
Water Plasma Application
Red Light Therapy
Photobiomodulation
Cell regeneration
Endolaser
HaloCab Human Supercharger
Salt & Red Light
Vibroacoustics
Magnetic Field Applications
Back therapy system
WeberBrain
Pelvic floor training
iFlow® IVT Therapy
Frequency ultrasound
Dermio Care Plus
Lounge equipment
Health of Point Diagnostics
Body analysis
FRAS 5
Mobile HRV measurement
Short answer
Our lymphatic drainage system combines a rhythmic compression wave from 24 pressure chambers with integrated infrared deep heat. It is controlled via touch display with several programmes and intensity levels; the session runs lying down, fully clothed and largely automatically. For operators, the strength lies in low staff time and a premium experience. Economically it pays off mainly through series, packages and memberships.
Position your facility as a longevity destination.
In a 30-minute session, we'll assess which longevity and biohacking technologies fit your space, your clientele, and your business model — and which don't.
Arrange a ConsultationAt a glance
Technology
24 pressure chambers, integrated infrared deep heat
Operation
touch display, several programmes, intensity levels
Application
lying down, clothed, with lymphatic drainage trousers
Staff
fitting, start, removal, then runs itself
Infrastructure
couch and power socket, no wet area
Strongest facility type
Wellness & beauty studio
What is machine lymphatic drainage with infrared deep heat?
A professional lymphatic drainage device has to do more in daily studio life than build pressure: it should feel premium, tie up little staff time and fit into packages. That is what we measure our system against.
Machine lymphatic drainage works with air chambers that inflate and deflate in sequence. This creates a rhythmic compression wave running over the legs, hips and, depending on the model, the abdomen. Our system combines this compression with integrated infrared deep heat, clearly setting it apart from classic pressotherapy.
Technically, the system works with 24 pressure chambers, several automated programmes and adjustable intensity levels. It is controlled via a touch display, and the client wears lymphatic drainage trousers connected to the control unit by hoses.
Context for your communication: machine lymphatic drainage in a studio is a wellness and recovery application, not lymphatic therapy. Treatment of lymphoedema belongs with physicians and physiotherapists. Keeping that separation clear keeps you HWG-compliant and credible.
How does a session work?
From an operator’s perspective, the workflow is the real selling point: the client lies down fully clothed, the trousers are fitted, and a programme starts on the touch display. After that, the session largely runs itself.
- No elaborate preparation: no showering, no changing into treatment clothing.
- Automatic run time: programmes with fixed run times, in practice usually 20 to 40 minutes.
- Warmth plus compression: the infrared deep heat makes the session noticeably more comfortable and experience-driven.
- Short turnaround: trousers off, clean the surfaces, next appointment.
What the system means for space, staff and workflow
The system needs a couch, space for the control unit and storage for trousers and hoses. No wet area or special installation is required. What decides profitability is staff time per appointment, and that is low.
| Criterion | Lymphatic drainage with infrared | Classic pressotherapy |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | compression wave plus infrared deep heat | compression wave |
| Experience | warmth, relaxation, premium impression | rather functional |
| Control | touch display, several programmes, intensity levels | often a few basic programmes |
| Staff | fitting, start, removal | fitting, start, removal |
| Positioning | premium application in packages | standard service |
Read more about fit, chamber layout and cleaning in our lymphatic drainage device comparison.
How the application pays off
Because the session largely runs itself, the contribution margin per appointment is high. The mistake is rarely the device, it is usually the pricing logic. These three models work best in practice:
- Series instead of single sessions: 6- or 10-session cards create repeat visits and predictable utilisation.
- Membership component: included with a quota in the membership, as a reason for more frequent visits.
- Add-on after training or before another cabin: short paths, small surcharge, high uptake.
The key figure stays the same: price × realistic frequency × rebooking rate. How to calculate break-even robustly is shown in The Utilization Trap: How to Calculate Break-Even Realistically.
HF Concepts Check: how we rate the lymphatic drainage system by facility type
In the HF Concepts Check, we score nine criteria from 1 to 5, always for a specific facility type. The same technology can score strongly in one facility type and only moderately in another. That is exactly the point.
Our assessment after reviewing the technology, based on typical facilities of each type. No guarantee for any individual case.
Wellness & beauty: 37/45; Gym: 35/45; Physio practice: 30/45.
Wellness & beauty: This is where the system plays to its strengths. Warmth and compression fit the self-care idea, and series and packages are easy to sell.
Gym: Strong as a recovery component after training or in a premium tier, provided the application is actively offered, not just parked in a corner.
Physio practice: Possible as a self-pay service, but it must be clearly separated from therapeutic lymphatic drainage. That limits communication and therefore earnings.
How to communicate the lymphatic drainage system in line with HWG
| Safe to communicate | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Warmth and rhythmic compression, relaxation | “treats lymphoedema” or swelling |
| Feeling of lightness, recovery after exertion | “detoxifies”, “purifies” |
| Lying down, clothed, automatically controlled | “cellulite gone in X sessions” |
| Premium application in packages | “replaces manual lymphatic drainage” |
A suitability check before the first session belongs in every professional workflow. If there are health questions, the application should be cleared with a physician beforehand.
Ready to add a proven revenue stream?
From cryotherapy to hyperbaric oxygen — explore our full portfolio and request pricing for your facility.
Get a QuoteFrequently asked questions
What is machine lymphatic drainage?
An application in which air chambers in trousers or cuffs build up and release pressure in sequence. Our system combines this compression with infrared deep heat.
How many pressure chambers does the system have?
Our lymphatic drainage system works with 24 pressure chambers, several automated programmes and adjustable intensity levels.
How long does a session take?
The programmes run with fixed run times, in practice usually 20 to 40 minutes.
Do you need additional staff?
Hardly. Staff time is needed for fitting, starting and removal; the session itself runs automatically.
Which business does the system suit?
Most of all wellness and beauty studios and gyms that work with series, packages or memberships.
Is machine lymphatic drainage in a studio a therapy?
No. In a studio it is a wellness and recovery application. Treatment of lymphoedema belongs with physicians and physiotherapists.
Transparency: HF Concepts sells some of the technologies discussed here. That’s why we assess against clear criteria and advise against a purchase when the fit is missing.
Note: All information is general, non-medical information. The applications discussed are wellness and recovery applications and do not replace medical advice.