About Bodyflow 

History of Bodyflow®

Bodyflow® was invented in the mid-nineties by Laurent Pujol a French Osteopath who had an interest in sports recovery. With a strong interest in skiing, Pujol’s interest in sports recovery was based on the importance of the lymphatic system in flushing out of toxins and by-products created by high intensity exercise.

Pujol trialled various therapies and electro-stimulation techniques and came across a specific fine-tuned frequency that specifically stimulated smooth muscle (a muscle type found in veins, arteries and lymphatics) and produced remarkable results in increased circulation and fluid drainage thus fast tracking the recovery process from high intensity sport.

The patented Bodyflow® devices are now manufactured in Germany with the global distribution being owned by privately owned Australian company, Bodyflow International Pty Ltd.

The scope of stimulation of smooth muscle has stemmed out to other research areas such as management of Lymphoedema and the anti-thrombotic properties of Bodyflow® . With three clinical trials being presented across Australia and Internationally throughout September and October 2007, Bodyflow® will fast become the preferred methods of management of Lymphoedema and the standard in sports recovery.

 

How Bodyflow® works

Bodyflow® Therapy promotes the flow of body fluids such as blood and lymph by its ability to stimulate smooth muscle within veins, arteries and lymphatic vessels using a specific patented electro-stimulation frequency.

Smooth muscle also known as Tunica Media is a non-striated muscle that differs in function and structure to skeletal and cardiac muscle. Primarily under the control of the autonomic nervous system, smooth muscle is apparent through out all tubules of the body -  in the walls of ‘hollow organs’, veins, arteries, lymphatic system, intestinal tracts, bladder etc. Where there is an excess of fluid, blood and toxins within or around tissue, Bodyflow® Therapy promotes drainage through stimulation of the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems thereby helping people to recover faster. 

The treatment involves attaching to the appropriate part of the patient’s body a number of cups and/or electrodes which apply a mild transdermal (through skin) electrical stimulus.

Patients may experience a light tingling sensation, felt through the skin under the administered cup/electrode and a minor muscle twitch may occur indicating the stimulation effect.

The increased flow of blood and lymph is encouraged to the kidneys to be detoxified,  filtered. This results in the toxins and by-products eventually being passed in the urine.

 

What Bodyflow® Treats

Bodyflow® provides symptomatic relief to conditions that have resulted from poor circulation (blood flow) and or lymphatic uptake.

Conditions that can be treated by Bodyflow® include:

Fluid Flushing (lymphatic uptake)

  • Lymphoedema
  • Inflammation (sprains and strains)
  • Sports Recovery
  • Haematomas (deep bruising)

Increased Blood flow

  • Post-operative wound healing
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (poor circulation)
  • Chronic wound healing
  • Varicose Veins

Bodyflow®  therapy should not be used on people whom:

  • Have an internal cardiac device such as a permanent pace maker or internal defibrillator.
  • Are Pregnant.
  • Suspected of suffering from Venous Thrombosis or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
  • Have been diagnosed with an active malignant disease process.
  • Have a highly inflammatory, fever-prone disorder.

If you are not sure about the suitability of the treatment for you, consult your medical practitioner.

 

Bodyflow®  Treatment Availability

Bodyflow®  technology is available Australia-wide through Authorised Bodyflow Clinics. Authorised Bodyflow Clinics are practicing medical, physiotherapy and Lymphoedema clinics that are officially recognised by Bodyflow to treat patients using this world-first technology.

To find your nearest Authorised Bodyflow Clinic click here

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Phone: 1300 bodyflow (1300 2639 3569)

 

Bodyflow International Team

Joe Di Santo - Chief Executive Officer

As a winner of the Yellow pages business award in 2000, Joe has been involved in successfully setting up and building four Australian businesses and expanding them to the global market. His wealth of experience and expertise in start-up businesses provides a sound base for the global set up of Bodyflow International.

 

Nick Barty -  Clinical Specialist

Nick is our resident medical adviser. In his previous life, Nick was a Registered Division 1 Nurse with experience in Oncology, General Surgery, Cardiology and Cardiovascular ICU. He has a passion for physiology with a particular focus on cardiovascular and lymphatic physiology. Nick has been involved with Bodyflow for the last 6 years in which time has been involved in research, treatment, and consultation with medical practitioners to further progress Bodyflow and its application in medicine. For any clinical queries please email: clinicalenquiries@bodyflow.com.au

 

Dean Libertone - Finance Manager

Dean is an accountant with interest within the operations side of Bodyflow he brings with him experience in professional and commercial environments. A Certified Practicing Accountant with over 17 years of commercial management expertise gained within the taxation, logistic and health services industries, Dean brings to Bodyflow expertise in numbers, organisation and process.


 

 

 For any sales enquiries please contact Bodyflow on sales@bodyflow.com.au or call 1300 bodyflow.

All other enquiries please contact info@bodyflow.com.au or call 1300 bodyflow.