So, in order to learn how to perform manual lymphatic drainage reflexology, I need to give you a very quick look at how the lymphatic system works. Let's take a little look at thus amazing system that so many people have no idea about.

This will give you a much better understanding of how the lymphatic system works.

The circulatory system has a heart that pumps blood throughout the body but the lymphatic system does not. So how on earth does the lymph move throughout the body and get back into the circulatory system? Well, it's time to find out.

A final look at lymph nodes, watersheds, and how we are going to direct the lymph to the nodes. It's all about moving in the right direction.

OK, it's time to leave the theory and start learning the techniques

So here is a little trick to help you check that you are doing MLD correctly.

These two techniques are the ones that you will always start with before any treatment.

Here is a great self treatment that is great for reducing bags under the eyes, helping with headaches, hangovers, rejuvenating the skin, puffiness, sinusitis, and so much more. Make this part of your daily routine.

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Lets now take a look at the techniques that you can use to stimulate the reflexes on the feet

Here are the basics for your set up

There are several oils, creams and powders that you can choose from, or even nothing. Its up to you

You want to be working on clean feet

Lets now take a look on my opinion on the reflexology charts and what I recommend

Here is the manual lymphatic drainage reflexology sequence to treat the face and head such as for facial rejuvenation treatments , sinusitis , headache, swollen puffy eyes, post facial cosmetic surgery for swelling and edema and insomnia to name just a few conditions that you can treat.

I love the thai foot reflexology start to a reflexology treatment. It opens up the channels in the body(known as SEN in thai massage) and gets the energy moving (known as LOM in thai massage). Not forgetting that it also feels amazing!

This is an optional step but highly recommended! It feels amazing!!

Why would I recommend that you start on the left foot? what difference does it make?

Here is the complete lymphatic drainage reflexology sequence and techniques for you to learn and practice

Now its time to do the facial sequence for the opposite foot.

Not only can you do this to get better results but it is a unique spa treatment that no-one else will be doing that you can promote to your clients!

Here is how to do the abdominal manual lymphatic drainage treatment for when you would like to do the combination of the manual lymphatic drainage facial treatment and also the manual lymphatic drainage reflexology treatments together as a luxury spa treatment or to better enhance your treatments

Here is the complete sequence of manual lymphatic drainage for the face including the abdomen that you just learned.

Now that you have completed the manual lymphatic drainage on the abdomen, neck, face and head you can now do the lymphatic drainage reflexology on their feet.

Now we will do the full body sequence

Here is the complete reflexology treatment on the left foot which you will form the basis of your treatments which I will go into in the upcoming lectures on how to adapt them

Now you can put into practice what you have learned

Now here is the complete full body lymphatic drainage reflexology sequence for you to practice to

Treating edema from sprains, strains, surgeries, cosmetic surgeries etc

You can offer treatments post surgery to your clients whether is from cosmetic surgery or orthopedic surgeries for swelling and to speed up healing

Of course the relaxation benefits are a must to tell your clients. Help them with stress, detoxification, headaches, insomnia and so much more.

How to use both manual lymphatic drainage as well as manual lymphatic drainage reflexology

Now lets take a look at lymphedema as this is completely different.

Lets take a look at the differences here, its important that you know

Now we will look at how to treat, and do self treatment of the limbs with lymphedema with compromised lymph systems. Oncology clients who have undergone lymph node removal as part of their cancer treatment often develop a very specific swelling called lymphedema caused by localized damage to the lymphatic circulatory system. While a manual lymph drainage practitioner is able to address simple, medically uncomplicated lymphedema, more complex clients—especially those with additional medical issues—should be referred to a physician or certified lymphedema specialist. Please make sure that you work with a certified lymphatic drainage therapist and/or their physician.

I go through all of the basic technique etc in this video so that it explains everything to the client that you give the link to so that they remember and understand everything rather than you having to explain pressure, the strokes etc

Here is also text that you can provide them in the email when you give them the link

This lecture is intended to show you how to perform self-manual lymphatic drainage for an upper extremity. If you have swelling in your arm, hand, or upper trunk, these strokes, performed in this demonstrated sequence, can work to help reduce some of that edema.

While self-MLD should not be a replacement for the work with a lymphedema therapist or MLD practitioner, it is a great complement to an edema management program.

A few notes on when NOT to perform self-MLD:

• if you have any painful or enlarged lymph nodes

• if you are experiencing any unusual redness or warmth of the skin

• if you're  not feeling well overall

**If they are experiencing enlarged, painful lymph nodes or unusual skin redness/warmth, please tell them to contact their doctor without delay, as these could be signs of infection.

A few pointers to keep in mind:

• Their goal is to have their hands stick to the skin so they can stretch it, so do not use any lotion to perform this work, and working on bare skin is ideal.

• These strokes should be performed about every 2-3 seconds, aiming for 5-7 strokes in each position. If they have a higher concentration of swelling in a certain place, they can certainly give more focus and time to those areas.

• The pressure is meant to be light, only about the weight of your hand in most areas. This work should not cause any pain or any reddening of the skin.

This is how you would treat edema in a leg with affected lymph nodes in the inguinal area

Now that you have this information on manual lymphatic drainage, I explain to your the way you should do the reflexology

Hey there! You have finished the course!