Advanced Lymphatic Drainage
Do you already have training through LMT Success Group in manual lymphatic drainage and find that you are ready to take your practice to the next level? Are you ready to increase your skills and confidence to a point where you seek and receive referals from physicians to treat their patients? Do you want to hone your competency in lymphatic drainage techniques? Advanced Lymphatic Drainage is for you!
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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.
Boston, MA-November 18-19, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Prerequisite - completion of LMT Success Group's Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals or instructor approval. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Hampton Inn and Suites Foxborough / Mansfield, 2 Foxborough Blvd., Foxborough, MA 02035, #508-623-2555.
Pittsburgh, PA - November 4-5, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Prerequisite - completion of LMT Success Group's Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals or instructor approval. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Airport, 9600 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108, #412-205-5400.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - September 30-October 1, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Prerequisite - completion of LMT Success Group's Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals or instructor approval. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Courtyard Fort Lauderdale North /Cypress Creek, 2440 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, #954-772-7770.
Atlanta, GA - November 9-10, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Thursday and Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Prerequisite - completion of LMT Success Group's Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals or instructor approval. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Atlanta Staybridge Suites Atlanta Airport, 3420 Norman Berry Drive, Hapeville, GA 30354, #404-305-9930.
Denver, CO - November 7-8, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Prerequisite - completion of LMT Success Group's Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals or instructor approval. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Fairfield Inn and Suites Denver Airport, 6851 Tower Road, Denver, CO 80249, #303-576-9640.
Las Vegas, NV -December 12-13, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Thursday and Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Prerequisite - completion of LMT Success Group's Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals or instructor approval. Seminar and Room Block Location: The LINQ Hotel, 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. Room block web link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SQLMD4, Reservation Center #800-223-7277 - group code: SQLMD4. A $15 per person/per day massage table fee has been included in the price of this tuition. If you can bring a table and wish to opt out of this fee, please do so on this page: https://www.lmtsuccessgroup.com/LVSSDecember2024 before checking out. Course manuals will be provided in a digital format. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Login credentials will be provided a week to ten days before class.