Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certificate
Intermediate professional training in full-body, facial and self-Manual Lymphatic Drainage practice
Created by Chukwuemeka Ajoku
What you'll learn
- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system relevant to Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
- Screen clients for indications, contraindications and safety precautions, and decide when to treat, modify, postpone or refer.
- Demonstrate core MLD touch, pressure, rhythm, sequencing and therapist body mechanics appropriate for safe professional practice.
- Perform a structured 90-minute Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatment on another person from set-up to closure.
- Apply a complete facial MLD routine and teach a simple self-Manual Lymphatic Drainage routine for home use.
- Explain the professional benefits, appropriate uses and realistic treatment goals of MLD for post-surgical recovery support, oedema and swelling, relaxation and general wellbeing so that clients can be advised clearly and responsibly.
- Select essential oils commonly used to complement lymph-focused massage sessions, and apply safe dilution, skin-safety and contraindication checks.
- Create a basic plan to market and promote Manual Lymphatic Drainage services to existing massage and wellness clients using accurate, ethical messaging.
- State the course completion and access options, including platform, personal and CE certificates where applicable, plus lifetime access and course updates.
This course includes
- 4h 6m of learning
- 26 lessons
- 7 quizzes
- Access on mobile and desktop
- Full lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
Course content
7 sections • 27 lectures • 4h 6m total length
- Anatomy Relevant to Manual Lymphatic Drainage 10m
- Physiology and Movement of Lymph 9m
- Benefits, Indications and Realistic Treatment Goals 9m
- Quiz: Foundations of the Lymphatic System and MLD 6 questions
- Contraindications and Safety Precautions 9m
- Consultation, Observation and Treatment Planning 11m
- Treatment Environment, Draping and Therapist Body Mechanics 11m
- Quiz: Clinical Screening, Set-up and Therapist Mechanics 6 questions
- MLD Touch, Pressure and Rhythm 8m
- Opening Sequence: Breathing and Proximal Clearing 9m
- Regional Drainage Maps and Watersheds 9m
- Limb Techniques: Arm, Leg, Hand and Foot 9m
- Quiz: Core MLD Methods and Regional Sequencing 6 questions
- Structuring a 90-Minute MLD Session 10m
- Upper Body and Trunk Protocol 10m
- Lower Body Protocol, Reassessment and Closure 11m
- Quiz: The Complete 90-Minute Full-Body Treatment 6 questions
- Facial and Head-and-Neck Considerations 10m
- Facial MLD Sequence 8m
- Teaching Self-MLD for Home Use 9m
- Quiz: Facial MLD and Self-Manual Lymphatic Drainage 6 questions
- Post-Surgical Recovery Support and Oedema Within Scope 9m
- Essential Oils and Product Choices for MLD 10m
- Explaining Benefits to Clients and Setting Aftercare 11m
- Marketing, Certificates and Ongoing Professional Development 10m
- Quiz: Clinical Application, Essential Oils and Business Integration 6 questions
- Final assessment: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certificate | 6 CEU 12 questions
Requirements
- Basic training in massage, bodywork, aesthetics, spa therapy or hands-on healthcare practice
- Working knowledge of professional hygiene, draping, consent and client communication
- Familiarity with basic human anatomy and palpation
- Access to a practice partner is recommended for full treatment rehearsal
Description
Build safe, professional Manual Lymphatic Drainage skills with this intermediate certificate course created by Mark Perren-Jones. Drawing on more than 30 years of clinical experience, the course combines clear anatomy and physiology with step-by-step practical demonstrations so you can perform full-body, facial and self-MLD routines with confidence.
You will learn how to screen clients, recognise contraindications, sequence a complete 90-minute treatment, and adapt your work for post-surgical recovery support, oedema and swelling, relaxation, and general wellbeing. The course also covers therapist body mechanics, treatment planning, essential oils commonly used alongside MLD, and practical ways to explain, market and promote the treatment to existing clients without over-claiming results.
The course includes 6 NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Hours, downloadable resources, practical demonstrations, lifetime access and course updates. Individual purchase includes a personal certificate and CE certificate where applicable; Personal Plan subscribers receive a platform certificate. It is designed for massage therapists, bodyworkers, estheticians, spa professionals and healthcare practitioners who want a rigorous, hands-on introduction to MLD.
Instructor
Chukwuemeka Ajoku
- 16 courses
A Skilled Programmer