The Advanced Level Course is designed for the massage therapist who wants to practice a whole body lymphatic drainage routine, learn how to mix lymphatic drainage with general massage, work with post-surgical clients with and without node removal, and work with clients with lymphedema.

Practitioners are required to complete our Lymphatic Drainage Course before taking this course to be well prepared for this instruction. A foundational level of lymphatic drainage training is a prerequisite to taking this course. The practitioner MUST have knowledge of the lymphatic drainage system and hands-on practice using this technique before taking this class. Upon completing this program, the practitioner will earn a Certificate of Completion of Advanced Lymphatic Drainage.

This course is a continuation of the Lymphatic Drainage course and will include a technique review and teach techniques more specifically designed to treat post-surgical clients.
You will learn to mix lymphatic drainage techniques with general massage for pain relief.

You will learn to perform post-surgical lymphatic drainage for facelifts, liposuction, upper and lower extremities inflammation without node removal, upper and lower extremities with node removal, including post-mastectomy.

Observe elastic taping techniques for lymphedema, generalized edema, and stable scar technique.

Lymphatic drainage is a lucrative field and is in high demand as a preventative health care measure and presents an excellent opportunity for working with doctors in a variety of pre-and post-surgical procedures.

Days and Times
The Lymphatic Drainage course typically takes place on a Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Advanced Lymphatic Drainage is a specialty class and is not offered at all locations. It typically follows the Lymphatic Drainage class and takes place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
The days and times will vary based on the event.

CE’s
The Advanced Lymphatic Drainage class offers 18 live, hands-on, massage therapy continuing education contact hours.

Who is the intended audience for this class?
This course is explicitly offered as continuing education for massage therapists. It is assumed that you have 500 hours or more of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, contraindications, and massage technique.
Health care professionals licensed to provide touch, such as RN, CN, CNA, PT, PTA, DC, etc., can attend this course. Please check with your licensing board to see if you can self-report CE’s for this class. Please confirm that board that provision falls within your scope of practice with your state.

Days and Times
This course typically takes place on a Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.