Lymph Drainage Massage

Lymp Drainage Massage is a technique first developed for the treatment of Lymphedema disease. Experience has shown that it is not only for ill patients, but is also a perfect technique for helping clients to maintain health and improve the beauty of skin and appearance of cellulite.

In this class students will learn to apply this extremely gentle massage in a variety of situations.   

Topics to be covered

• Scientific basis of lymph drainage massage
• History of LDM
• Overview of LDM
• Purpose
• Physiological effects
• Edema, primary and secondary lymphedema
• Indications and contraindications
• Anatomy and physiology of lymphatic system
• Location of lymph nodes
• Drainage pathways and watersheds
• Basic principles of LDM and their scientific basis
• Demonstration and practice of basic techniques
• Step by step outlines of massage treatment for face and neck, four quadrants of the trunk with extremities
• Cellulite massage

Credit: 40 hrs.

Fee: $480.00

Current Offerings:

2008 Oct 20 - Nov 19, 06:00PM - 10:00PM (Mon, Wed) [OPEN] Sign Up