Duration: 2 Day (10am – 4pm) | 10 Case Studies
Accreditation: CPD Accredited – Certificate of Completion
Entry Requirement: Entry level
MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Face & Body Course Combined
PLEASE NOT THIS IS FOR TRDITIONAL MLD LYMOHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE - A VERY LIGHT TECHNIQUE - NOT BRAZILIAN LYMPHATIC SCULPTING MASSAGE
Course overview This focused two-day course at Renew Therapies Training Academy introduces Manual Lymphatic Drainage (facial) techniques for beauty and wellness professionals who want to expand their treatment offerings. The training combines theory, practical application and home study to build confidence in delivering safe, effective lymphatic facial treatments.
What you’ll learn
Theory and benefits: Principles of the lymphatic system, indications and contraindications, and how MLD supports reduction of puffiness, fluid retention, and promotes skin health and relaxation.
Techniques and protocol: Step-by-step MLD facial routine, strokes and direction of flow, gentle pressure, rhythm and sequencing appropriate for facial lymph drainage.
Techniques and protocol: Step-by-step MLD facial routine, strokes and direction of flow, gentle pressure, rhythm and sequencing appropriate for facial lymph drainage.
Client assessment and treatment planning: How to perform a brief consultation, identify client needs, adapt the protocol for common concerns and record client information.
Aftercare and homecare advice: Guidance to give clients for maintaining results, including self-care techniques, contraindications to watch for and recommended treatment frequency.
Health & safety: Contraindications, hygiene, client comfort, and professional boundaries specific to MLD facial work.
Who this course is for
Beauty therapists, massage therapists and wellness practitioners seeking to add a clinically informed facial lymphatic drainage treatment to their services.
Why choose Renew Therapies Training Academy We deliver practical, skills-focused training in a supportive environment. Our small class sizes ensure individual attention and constructive feedback so you leave confident to integrate MLD facial treatments into your practice.
Booking and pre-course requirements Pre-course reading and practical preparation will be provided on enrolment. Contact Renew Therapies Training Academy for course dates, fees and booking information.
Lymphatic drainage supports the lymphatic system in moving interstitial fluid, proteins, and immune cells toward regional lymph nodes for filtration and removal. This training teaches safe, evidence-informed techniques designed to: