Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals

Did you know that this class is part of a Series?

The Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals class and the Advanced Lymphatic Drainage class are offered together for discounted tuition as the Lymphatic Drainage Series.

You can either place both of these classes in your shopping cart at the same time and a discount will show at checkout, or you may select the Lymphatic Drainage Series course offering and the discount has already been added in.

Both classes in this series must be purchased together to qualify for the series discount.

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Several experienced instructors teach this course. Dr. Jordan is one of our lead instructors:

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What is the difference between a “Certificate” and a “Certification”?

In the continuing education field, both a Certificate of Completion and a Certification are educational credentials. Neither is a legal license to practice. While some programs use the term “Certification” to denote a longer course of study (typically 100+ hours), completion does not grant a massage therapist additional legal rights to perform medical tasks. Your authority to provide services is strictly defined by your state massage therapy license.

Board Certification: No state or national Board of Massage has distinguished a program that has a separate division in any specialty of massage that requires individual testing and biannual hours specific to that modality. All hands-on modalities that fall under each individual State or NCBTMB’s practice allowances are covered by those requirements and subsequent practice allowances.

Why 32 Hours vs. 100+ Hours?

Much of the difference comes down to Scope of Practice. Longer clinical programs are inclusive of many fields, often training students in medical management, compression bandaging, wound care, and clinical assessment.

While these skills are fascinating, they are often superfluous for a massage professional. In many states, these tasks fall under the legal scope of physical therapy or nursing. Our 32-hour combined program focuses exclusively on the manual lymphatic training you are legally licensed to provide. By stripping away medical-grade tasks that fall outside your scope, we provide a more efficient, time-effective, and affordable path to mastering lymphatic drainage.

A Modular Approach: Fundamentals and Advanced Training

We recognize that every therapist’s practice—and schedule—is different. To provide maximum flexibility, our 32-hour Lymphatic Drainage Program is divided into two 16-hour modules. While we recommend taking them together for a comprehensive experience, we offer them separately to accommodate your current skill level, time, or budget.

Lymphatic Fundamentals (16 Hours)

This module provides the essential foundation for the massage therapist who wants to integrate lymphatic drainage into a general wellness practice.

• Focus: Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, indications and contraindications, and a complete full-body protocol.
• Outcome: You gain the manual skills and hand placements necessary to provide high-standard lymphatic services to your typical massage clients.
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Advanced Lymphatic Applications (16 Hours)

Our advanced program assumes a mastery of the fundamentals and shifts the focus toward clinical collaboration and specialized populations.

• Focus: Working with physician-referred patients and clients seeking specialized care, specifically addressing needs such as lymphedema and post-plastic surgery recovery.
• Outcome: You learn the specific protocols required to support patients with various medical ailments, ensuring you can provide expert care as a vital part of a patient’s professional recovery team.

The Bottom Line: Practice with Confidence

Laws may vary from state to state, however, a more expensive or expansive program does not “upgrade” your legal license. You cannot legally practice wound care, differential diagnosis, medical-grade bandaging and skin care without oversight or in most instances, prescribe remedial exercise, just because you paid to learn it in a CE class.

Our mission is to provide you with a high-standard, NCBTMB approved national-level credential that respects your time and your budget. We provide the expert manual training needed to deliver superior results to your clients while ensuring you remain safely within your professional scope of practice.

When Does this Class Take Place?

Lymphatic Drainage Fundamentals is offered nationally. It typically takes place on a Saturday and Sunday 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 and Orlando 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.

Summary of Massage CE Course Approval

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB):

• 16 hours of live, hands-on massage CE
• 16 hours of synchronous, distance learning (webinar) massage CE (when available)
• New York endorsement available upon request

CE Broker:

• 16 hours of live, hands-on massage CE
• We report to CE Broker for Florida and Georgia therapists

If you are licensed in more than one state, hours may be used toward multiple states.

While most states accept NCBTMB-approved courses, individual state licensing boards have the final say as to which courses are in the scope of practice for massage therapists and approved in their state.  Therapists are responsible for verifying their state’s specific CE requirements.

This course is not currently approved for CE credit in Mississippi.

The Fundamentals of Lymphatic Drainage class is approved in Louisiana. (Advanced Lymphatic Drainage is not approved for CE hours but may be taken for educational purposes.)

Who should take this class?

Note: This class is a prerequisite to take the Advanced Lymphatic Drainage course.

This class is specifically intended for licensed massage therapists. 

Massage therapy students nearing program completion are eligible to attend.  (Note: CE hours may not transfer to future renewals in most states)

Healthcare professionals licensed for touch therapies (e.g., nurses, physical therapists, chiropractors) may take this course for educational purposes only. You may check with your state board to confirm if it falls within your scope of practice and qualifies for CE credit.

This course provides continuing education (CE) hours for massage therapists and a Certificate of Completion. This certificate does not replace a massage license.

Each state has its own CE requirements and definitions of “scope of practice” for massage therapists. Verify with your state board to ensure the course qualifies for your renewal needs.

Digital Course Delivery:

This class is a live, in-person class. Course materials that support this class will be provided in a digital format. Class materials will be accessible online through our convenient student portal. You’ll receive login instructions via email about a week to ten days before your class start date. Please ensure the email address that you enroll in class with is correct and unique to you.

What You Can Do on the Portal:

• Access and download course materials provided by your instructor
• Complete a waiver
• Confirm your attendance
• Submit a course evaluation
• Download your Certificate of Completion

Bring Your Device: We recommend having a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access during class for optimal participation. If you don’t have one, it is not a problem. Please inform your instructor to confirm your attendance.

Need Help? Our student portal is user-friendly, but if you encounter issues, please contact the LMT Success Group before class or arrive early and ask your instructor for assistance before the start of class. A limited number of printed manuals will be available for purchase from your instructor.

Get Ready for Class!

General Information for MOST Classes:

• Massage table: Bring a portable massage table if you have one. (It’s hard to practice massage without a massage table.)
• Linens: For each day of class, you will need a set of sheets and a face cradle cover. Please bring a hand towel and a small blanket.
• Comfortable clothing: Wear comfortable clothes as you’ll be giving and receiving massages. Meeting rooms may sometimes be cold so please bring a sweater or jacket.
• Textbook review: You may want to consider reviewing anatomy and physiology textbooks if applicable.
• Class materials: You’ll receive digital access to class materials about a week to ten days before your class. You can download or print them. Please review your manual prior to class. Bring a notebook and pen for notes.
• Technology: We recommend having a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access during class for optimal participation. If you don’t have one, it is not a problem. Many classes are multi-media.
• Essentials: Bring water, snacks, and money for lunch, parking, and other expenses.
• Purchases: Some instructors may offer products for sale, so bring cash or a credit card if interested.
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To ensure comfort and proper access during hands-on practice, please follow these instructor recommendations:

• Women should wear regular underwear or a two piece bathing suite with a bra or top that unhooks in the back. (Sports bras tend to restrict access to the back during practice.)
• Men should wear regular underwear or gym shorts.
• Please bring a sweater or jacket in case you get cold.
• Lotion is not required for practice sessions in this class.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

If you enroll in a class and for some reason, you are unable to make it, don’t worry, you are covered. This clarifies your options if you need to cancel your enrollment:

Cancellation more than 30 days before class: We will process a full refund to the original payment method.

Cancellation within 30 days of class:  No refund is offered, however, you will receive a credit to take another class. You can receive a course course credit to take the same class at a later date/location or you may transfer to a different class.

After signing the waiver and receiving access to course materials: You will receive a course credit to take the same class at a later date/location.

All cancellation/transfer requests must be submitted by Email.

Refer to the full cancellation policy for more details.

Staying Overnight for Your Class?

Convenience and Comfort:  If you’re traveling to a class and staying overnight, staying at the same location where it’s held can be very convenient. We prioritize booking classes at business travel hotels that offer a comfortable and affordable experience. These hotels are often grouped close to other similar properties, so if you don’t find a room at the hotel where the class is being held, there should be other good options nearby.

Room Booking:  For weekend classes (excluding special events such as Success School & Education Vacations), we typically don’t arrange room blocks. Room block rates (if available) expire a few weeks before the event. Consider booking directly with the hotel for more flexibility and service compared to third-party sites.

Finding the Best Rate: Check directly with the hotel for any discounts. Explore popular travel websites like hotels.com, trivago.com, expedia.com, etc. for deals. Check rates at other nearby hotels.

Confirmation Reminder:  Enrolled students will receive an email reminder 7-10 days before the class with the confirmed location details.

We hope this information helps you plan your comfortable and convenient stay for your class!

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We’re excited to offer you this amazing program. Don’t miss out! Enroll now to secure your spot.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Class sizes vary by location.
• Popular classes may fill up quickly and close early for online registration.
• If your desired class is full, call us to check availability or join the waitlist.

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Questions? Call us at #954-596-1170.