Advanced Lymphatic Drainage

Course Description

The Advanced Level Course is designed for the massage therapist who wants to practice a full body lymphatic drainage routine, learn how to mix lymphatic drainage with general massage and how to work with post-surgical clients with and without node removal, and with clients with lymphedema. 

A foundational level of lymphatic drainage training is a prerequisite to taking this course. The practitioner MUST have knowledge of the lymphatic drainage system and hands-on practice using this technique prior to taking this class. Practitioners are required to complete our Lymphatic Drainage Course prior to taking this course so they will be well prepared for this instruction. Upon completion of this program, the practitioner will earn a Certificate of Completion of Advanced Lymphatic Drainage.  

This course is a continuation of the Lymphatic Drainage course and will include a technique review and will teach techniques more specifically designed to treat post-surgical clients.

• You will learn how to mix lymphatic drainage techniques with general massage for pain relief.
   
• You will learn how to perform post-surgical lymphatic drainage for facelifts, liposuction, upper and lower extremities inflammation without node removal, upper and lower extremities with node removal, including post-mastectomy.
   
• Observe elastic taping techniques for Lymphedema and generalized edema and stable scar technique. 

Lymphatic drainage is a lucrative field and is in high demand as a preventative health care measure and presents a great opportunity for working with doctors in a variety of pre-and post-surgical procedures. 

As a licensed massage therapist, it is within your scope of practice to provide manual lymphatic drainage. No further credentials are necessary to provide this service. If in doubt, please check with your state’s Board of Massage. This class (Fundamentals) provides instruction on how to provide a full body lymphatic drainage treatment to a well individual. The Advanced Lymphatic class follows up on the protocol taught in the Fundamentals class and includes instruction on working with clients who are pre- and post-surgery or receiving medical care. These courses include manual techniques included in the scope and practice of massage therapists. Techniques such as measuring, wrapping and wound care are not typically included under the SOP of an LMT and are not included in this class.

Days and Times

The Lymphatic Drainage course typically takes place on a Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Advanced Lymphatic Drainage is a specialty class and is not offered at all locations. It typically follows the Lymphatic Drainage class and takes place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

This class is also offered as a part of our Massage Education Vacation series including at Las Vegas Success School and on various Seminars at Sea and at Pura Vida Retreat in Costa Rica. The days and times will vary based on the event.

CE's

The Advanced Lymphatic Drainage class offers 16 live, hands-on, massage therapy continuing education contact hours. 

Who is the intended audience for this class?

This course is offered specifically as continuing education for massage therapists. It is assumed that you have 500 hours or more of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, contraindications and massage technique.

Health care professionals who are licensed to provide touch, such as RN, CN, CNA, PT, PTA, DC, etc., are able to attend this course. Please check with your licensing board to see if you can self-report CE's for this class. Please confirm with your state that board that provision falls within your scope of practice.

Days and Times

This course typically takes place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. 

This class is also offered at our Massage Education Vacation events including  Las Vegas Success School and on various Seminars at Sea and at Pura Vida Retreat in Costa Rica. Days and times will vary based on the event.

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Please enroll early to ensure your place in class. Our class size limits are strictly enforced.