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MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage Body Massage
Learn a gentle and carefully structured body lymphatic drainage massage routine that can be added to your existing massage or holistic therapy practice.
This one-day practical course introduces the principles of the lymphatic system alongside light-pressure, rhythmic techniques for the body. Through tutor demonstrations and supervised practice, you will learn how to work with appropriate pressure, direction and repetition while maintaining client comfort and professional boundaries.
Course at a Glance
One day of practical classroom training
Introduction to the lymphatic system
Gentle, rhythmic body-massage techniques
Correct pressure, direction and sequence
Client positioning and draping
Consultation and treatment planning
Contraindications, precautions and referral
Tutor demonstrations and supervised practice
Course materials included
Certificate following successful completion
Practical Training
Your tutor will demonstrate each stage of the routine before supporting you through supervised hands-on practice.
You will develop confidence in using slow, controlled and light movements while maintaining correct direction, comfortable positioning and appropriate draping.
Students attending group training will usually practise on one another. Please contact Renew Therapies before booking if you have questions about models or practical arrangements.
Students should hold:
A recognised body massage, beauty, holistic therapy or equivalent qualification
An anatomy and physiology qualification, or equivalent study within their existing training
Please contact Renew Therapies before booking if you are unsure whether your current qualifications meet the entry requirements.
Therapists must not diagnose conditions, provide post-surgical rehabilitation or make medical claims unless they hold the appropriate advanced clinical qualifications and insurance.
Clients with persistent, unexplained or medically related swelling should be referred to a suitably qualified healthcare professional.
Learn a gentle and carefully structured body lymphatic drainage massage routine that can be added to your existing massage or holistic therapy practice.
This one-day practical course introduces the principles of the lymphatic system alongside light-pressure, rhythmic techniques for the body. Through tutor demonstrations and supervised practice, you will learn how to work with appropriate pressure, direction and repetition while maintaining client comfort and professional boundaries.
Course at a Glance
One day of practical classroom training
Introduction to the lymphatic system
Gentle, rhythmic body-massage techniques
Correct pressure, direction and sequence
Client positioning and draping
Consultation and treatment planning
Contraindications, precautions and referral
Tutor demonstrations and supervised practice
Course materials included
Certificate following successful completion
Practical Training
Your tutor will demonstrate each stage of the routine before supporting you through supervised hands-on practice.
You will develop confidence in using slow, controlled and light movements while maintaining correct direction, comfortable positioning and appropriate draping.
Students attending group training will usually practise on one another. Please contact Renew Therapies before booking if you have questions about models or practical arrangements.
Students should hold:
A recognised body massage, beauty, holistic therapy or equivalent qualification
An anatomy and physiology qualification, or equivalent study within their existing training
Please contact Renew Therapies before booking if you are unsure whether your current qualifications meet the entry requirements.
Therapists must not diagnose conditions, provide post-surgical rehabilitation or make medical claims unless they hold the appropriate advanced clinical qualifications and insurance.
Clients with persistent, unexplained or medically related swelling should be referred to a suitably qualified healthcare professional.