Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy Certificate Course (5 CE)

Master the stretch and relaxation phases of lymphatic drainage massage with gentle pressure, skin stretching to increase interstitial pressure, and a rhythm moving lymph 5 to 8 repetitions per area.

Learn central and proximal pre-treatment techniques using deep diaphragmatic breathing to open deep lymphatic vessels, drain distal fluid, and gently pump neck and axillary lymph nodes.

Learn the ground rules of lymphatic drainage massage: no oils, direction-specific skin stretch, slow movements with rest, edema-focused pumping; start centrally in the neck and drain legs with deep breathing.

Learn face, head, and neck lymphatic drainage massage through guided self-practice, deep breathing, skin drag pumps, and channel drainage to support relaxation, skin health, and lymphedema care.

Perform a facial lymphatic drainage treatment to de-puff, improve skin glow, and ease sinus issues by gentle, directed pumps from the jaw to the temples, finishing at the supraclavicular nodes.

Master chest lymphatic drainage by opening proximal nodes, applying five pumps from midline to the axilla, with bilateral axillary strokes, circles, and breathing to encourage fluid movement.

Practice a full body lymphatic drainage massage sequence with a partner, following a proximal-to-distal flow to embed the routine into memory.

Learn complete decongestive therapy (CDT) for lymphedema, combining manual lymph drainage, compression, bandaging, exercise, and skincare to reduce pain and swelling and improve well-being.

Begin with gentle stretching and range-of-motion exercises to stimulate lymph flow, then progress to aerobic activities like cycling, yoga, swimming, and light lifting as lymphedema stabilizes.

Learn facial cupping through a client demonstration, practicing with a model and then on your own to build confidence. Seek client feedback to improve technique.