Duration: 1 Day (10am – 4pm) | 5 Case Studies
Accreditation: CPD Accredited – Certificate of Completion
Entry Requirement: Body Massage Qualification
MLD - Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Body
Discover the techniques and benefits of Indian head massage with our focused one-day course at Renew Therapies Training Academy. Designed for beauty and wellness professionals and enthusiastic practitioners, this training equips you to add a restorative and client-centred treatment to your offerings.
What you’ll learn
History & theory: Origins, cultural context and the therapeutic principles behind Indian head massage.
Techniques & protocol: Step-by-step movements, hand positions and key acupressure points to deliver a safe, effective treatment.
Benefits: How the treatment reduces stress, eases tension and headaches, and promotes deep relaxation and wellbeing.
Client assessment: How to run a brief consultation, identify client needs and adapt your approach accordingly.
Aftercare: Practical guidance to share with clients so they maintain and extend the treatment’s benefits.
Course format
Duration: One day in-class plus directed home study and practical assessments.
Location: Our calm training venue in Methley, Leeds, created to support focused learning.
Certification: A certificate on successful completion, enabling you to confidently offer Indian head massage.
Why train with Renew Therapies Learn in a supportive, hands-on environment with tutors who prioritise safe technique and professional development. Add a trusted, relaxing treatment to your skills and help clients achieve greater balance and wellbeing.
Course overview This professional-level course teaches principles and hands-on techniques of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for the body. It covers anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, clinical indications and contraindications, assessment and treatment planning, and a systematic, reproducible MLD sequence for the trunk and limbs. Emphasis is placed on gentle, rhythmical techniques designed to stimulate lymph flow, reduce edema, support immune function, and promote tissue healing.