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Learn Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Rating: 4.1 out of 5(19 ratings)
61 students

Learn Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Techniques to effectively and safely perform Lymphatic Drainage
Created byKatie Gilligan
Last updated 10/2022
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • The lymphatic System
  • The Circulatory System
  • The benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • How to perform Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Course content

4 sections • 11 lectures • 35m total length

  • Medical History forms6:09

    Use medical history forms to ensure safe lymphatic drainage massage and protect clients and therapists. The form collects contact details, allergies, respiratory and circulatory notes, and doctor clearance when needed.

  • What if your clients holds back medical information2:35

    Explain why medical history forms protect client safety and practitioner, even when clients withhold information; ask follow-up questions about allergies or pregnancy to tailor a safe lymphatic drainage massage.

  • About the Lymphatic System3:04

    Explore how the lymphatic system fights infection, with neck nodes swelling and white blood cells mobilizing, and how lymphatic drainage massage moves lymph when exercise isn't possible.

  • Contraindications for Lymphatic Drainage Massage4:26

    Identify key contraindications for lymphatic drainage massage, including post mastectomy edema and lymphedema, and refer such cases to specialists. Prioritize medical history questions and patient safety before treatment.

Requirements

  • Must be an Esthetician

Description

Learn more about the Lymphatic system and how it works.  Our Lymphatic system has many extremely important jobs but needs some help to operate fully.  You will learn the 2 things that the Lymphatic system needs to be fully functioning and specific massage  techniques.  We spend a lot of time as therapists caring for our clients health and wellness, this is one more technique you can offer your clients to improve their overall health.  

When you Add  lymphatic drainage massage to your service menu you open up a new specialty and will get referrals.


A lot of your lymphatic system is close to the surface of the body unlike your circulatory system that is deeper.   That is whey there is very specific techniques for the Lymphatic Drainage Massage A different pressure is needed unlike regular massage that is affecting the circulatory system.  However like other services their are contraindications for this service and you need to know them before starting to treat clients. 

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

  • It can speed the body’s recovery as it improves our immunity and helps to fight infection.

  • The lymphatic drainage massage serves as a manual pump to reduce water retention. Thus, it can help to flow the fluid around the body.

  • Improves your metabolism by supporting to burn off calories more efficiently.

  • It speeds up the healing of scar tissue, reduces swelling, and improves skin texture. As the blood flow and circulation improve within the affected areas, it can help break down the toxins that cause skin dimpling.


Who this course is for:

  • Esthetician looking to add to their Modalities

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