Massage and Bodywork Therapists...
Make your treatments fully 'whole-istic' by adding a valuable treatment modality to your treatment toolbox to enhance client care, optimise the outcomes of your therapy sessions and have regular clients who love you and keep returning for more.
Let me guide you on your journey to providing safe and effective treatments to help your clients improve their health and well-being, and recover better and faster after injury, trauma or surgery!
Next workshop: 13th to 15th November 2024 at Wood MediSpa, Devon, UK
Meeting Petra was an absolute pleasure. She is as nice and helpful in person as you see on social media. More importantly, Petra’s knowledge of the Lymphatic System is second to none and her passion oozes through her teaching. I would 💯 recommend this workshop to any massage therapist. Don’t miss out! Book your place today. You will not regret it.
KERRY LIDDELL
Manual Lymph Drainage has been around since 1938 when Dr Emil Vodder developed this unique form of massage to help his clients recover from persistent colds and infections.
Despite the obvious benefits of integrating Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) into regular massage treatments, over the years MLD has become more synonymous with treating chronic conditions like Lymphoedema, Lipoedema and Chronic Swelling.
However, if you incorporate treating the lymphatic system into your practice you are more than just adding a new service - you are transforming how you support your clients by enhancing your career as a bodywork professional. With specialised Manual Lymphatic Therapy training, you can provide unparalleled care, achieve better client outcomes, and stand out in an increasingly competitive field.
Are you ready to elevate your practice?
YES! I WANT THIS
The training gave me a better overall understanding of and more confidence to treat holistically. The online platform was invaluable for laying the foundation before the hands-on training. Petra was always happy to provide info, feedback and additional knowledge, reinforced by her passion to raise the bar in this therapy. I would highly recommend it. It was worth every penny!
JO-ANNA COXALL
Boost Your Practice with Manual Lymphatic Therapy
Elevate Your Treatments, Elevate Your Success!
As a massage or bodywork therapist, you’re always looking for ways to improve your clients’ results, expand your skills, and set your practice apart from the competition. Integrating Manual Lymphatic Therapy into your treatment toolbox is the perfect way to do just that.
Manual Lymphatic Therapy is a gentle, rhythmic technique that helps to stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce swelling, speed up recovery, and improve overall well-being.
Whether your clients are seeking post-injury or post-trauma recovery, stress relief, or simply enhanced body wellness, Manual Lymphatic Therapy offers transformative benefits that can take your practice to the next level.
Thank you, Petra, for the amazing course you put together. It was beyond helpful and has given me a huge confidence boost when it comes to treating clients holistically. Thanks again!
DANIELA ANGHEL
GROW YOUR THERAPY BUSINESS WITH PETRA
Add to your Massage and Bodywork Therapy knowledge
on the 3-day, Manual Lymphatic Therapy training
Next workshop: 13th to 15th November, 2024.
Venue: Wood MediSpa, Devon, UK
- 3 Full days of in-person, hands-on training
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Online theory to complete in advance
- Learn Manual Lymphatic Therapy specialist hand movements
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Learn protocols and routines for the Face and Body
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Ample opportunity to practice on each other
Absolutely do it! Petra's knowledge and experience are invaluable and will aid you in becoming a much better practitioner for yourself, your clients and your business.
KAREN SCOTT
Benefits to YOU:
Expand Your Service Offerings
By adding Manual Lymphatic Therapy to your repertoire, you can attract a broader client base, including those recovering from injury, dealing with swelling or seeking overall wellness and detoxification. This creates more opportunities for growth and income in your practice.
Increase Client Retention and Satisfaction
Offering a specialised service like Manual Lymphatic Therapy differentiates you from other therapists. Clients will see faster, more noticeable results, which increases their satisfaction and loyalty to your practice.
Enhance Your Professional Reputation
Specialising in advanced techniques like Manual Lymphatic Therapy positions you as providing a 'whole-istic' approach to treatment, enhancing your credibility and reputation.
Improve Treatment Outcomes
Manual Lymphatic Therapy can seamlessly integrate with other modalities like scar tissue massage, sports massage, or therapeutic bodywork, enhancing overall treatment outcomes. By addressing lymphatic flow, you can help clients recover faster and experience longer-lasting results.
Boost Your Earnings Potential
With specialised skills, you can charge premium rates for Manual Lymphatic Therapy sessions, and clients are often willing to pay more for specialised care. Manual Lymphatic Therapy treatments often require multiple sessions, providing a consistent revenue stream.
Diversify Your Career Opportunities
Manual Lymphatic Therapy opens doors to working with diverse client groups, from postoperative patients and athletes to those managing chronic health conditions. It can also lead to opportunities in clinics, spas, wellness centres, or even collaboration with medical professionals. It is also a stepping stone to working with postoperative aesthetic plastic surgery patients.
Benefits to your Client:
Reduced Swelling and Faster Healing
Manual Lymphatic Therapy helps reduce inflammation and swelling, making it especially beneficial for clients recovering from surgery, injury, or dealing with conditions like lymphedema. The gentle drainage of lymphatic fluid accelerates healing, making them feel better, and faster.
Enhanced Detoxification
By stimulating the lymphatic system, Manual Lymphatic Therapy supports the body’s natural detoxification processes. Clients will feel lighter, and more energized, and experience an overall sense of improved well-being.
Improved Immune Function
Regular Manual Lymphatic Therapy sessions can help boost the immune system by enhancing lymph flow and reducing stagnation. This can lead to fewer colds, illnesses, and overall better health.
Pain Relief and Relaxation
The gentle, rhythmic nature of Manual Lymphatic Therapy not only reduces physical pain and discomfort but also promotes deep relaxation. It’s an excellent choice for clients dealing with stress, anxiety, or chronic pain conditions.
Better Skin Health
Manual Lymphatic Therapy improves circulation, which can lead to healthier, glowing skin. It’s particularly effective for clients dealing with acne, puffiness, or post-cosmetic procedure recovery, as it supports the body’s natural healing processes.
Support for Chronic Conditions
Clients with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or autoimmune disorders can benefit from Manual Lymphatic Therapy, as it helps reduce inflammation, manage pain, and improve overall quality of life.
Our industry is designed so that our integrity is in our own hands, this training is one that raises the bar for all of us. My previous lymphatic massage training covered some of this but I felt like we really blew by so much of it. This training went into depth, we really dug into the topics.
BRITTANY KASEORU
When I qualified as a massage therapist in 2003, I knew I didn't want to be 'just' another massage therapist.
I knew there was more I wanted to give my clients, more than just a simple massage.
Having completed additional training in Myofascial Release, I could see the benefits this profound therapy had on women who were experiencing pain and discomfort following radical mastectomy.
Fortunately, I was working in a Sports Injury and Physiotherapy clinic in Northern Ireland, who like me, wanted me to progress to offer more to these ladies.
So, in 2006, I left my five-year-old daughter with my mum and travelled to Michigan, USA to train in treating problematic scars. As part of the training, I learned about the Lymphatic System to prepare the tissues for working with scars and flush the tissues afterwards. I completed training in Bruno Chikly's Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) parts 1 and 2. Then in 2008 I completed my Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy training with Klose Training.
Since then I've had a successful career treating lymphedema, and lipoedema and helping people recover better after surgery.
In recent years, I've become aware of an increase in schools offering training in Lymphatic Massage, which lacks depth and substance.
So, in 2022, I developed the Aftercare Academy to provide cutting-edge, advanced training to help therapists gain confidence in providing a more holistic approach to treatment, primarily in helping people recover better and faster after surgery.
If you wish to progress into working with postop plastic and cosmetic surgery patients and attend our Advanced Postoperative Therapy training, completing the Manual Lymphatic Therapy training is a prerequisite.
It was what I was missing. The Postoperative Therapy training covers a very wide range of subjects, and I have learned a lot. Everything seems to fall in place for me, and all that I am doing makes sense. I am credible.
MISRAK
Specialists Petra Has Worked With
Massage therapy is so beneficial in itself but working with clients struggling with chronic health problems is a whole different ball game! After I finished the training, my clients could feel the confidence in my touch and feel the benefits of integrating MLT into their regular massage sessions.
JENNIFER DOLEN
Come and join us at Wood MediSpa! We make learning fun!
I struggled with confidence before doing the training but since doing it, I've been inundated with patients. If you're hesitating about doing this training, don't. Just do it! It will transform you massage therapy practice.
SARAH HOGAN
What's Included in Your Workshop
Manual Lymphatic Therapy
Next workshop: 13th to 15th November 2024 Venue: Wood MediSpa, Devon, UK
On completion of the 3-DAY, hands-on workshop you will be able to:
Explain what the lymphatic system and how it functions
Explain how lymph is formed
Explain how interstitial fluid becomes lymph
Explain how lymph is moved out of the interstitium and into the lymphatic system
Know what the contraindications are for treatment
Show proficiency in performing Manual Lymphatic Therapy routines for:
- Face
- Eyes and Nose
- Breast and chest
- Deep Abdomen
- Torso including Arms (prone and supine)
- Legs (prone and supine)
The benefits of Manual Lymphatic Therapy are:
- Immune system boost
- Reduce inflammation
- Detoxification of the tissues
- Swelling reduction after injury
- Helps with relaxation
- Promotes better sleep
- Improves skin health
- Alleviates sinus congestion
- Reduces puffy eyes
- Your first step towards working with postoperative patients.
Petra has clearly put every ounce of her being into this course. She was consistently professional, passionate, incredibly knowledgeable, humble and more than anything kind. She created a safe learning environment where it was ok to be vulnerable and ask the niggling questions. I feel equipped to practice safely and to step out and actually practice MLD.
ANNALIESE PHILLIPS
Manual Lymphatic Therapy Workshop
Next workshop: 13th to 15th November
Venue: Wood MediSpa, Devon, UK
£997
Includes:
The three-day workshop will include:
Learning the following hand strokes used in Manual Lymphatic Therapy:
- Effleurage
- Stationary Circle
- Pump
- Encircling
- Grand Hands
- 'T' Manoeuvres
- Riding on a Cloud
You will learn Manual Lymphatic Therapy routines for:
- Face
- Neck
- Deep Abdomen
- Trunk (prone and supine)
- Arms
- Legs (prone and supine)
Plus, online modules to be completed in advance of the workshop:
- Learn the basic hand movements
- Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system
- Contraindications to treatment
- Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Therapy
10% discount to join the Advanced Postoperative Therapy workshop
Also included in the price:
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks while at Wood MediSap
- Full-Colour Training Manual
You must have a recognised Massage Therapy qualification and basic Anatomy and Physiology to join this workshop.
I gained more understanding of how the lymph works and how the lymph is moved out of the tissue, and most importantly, understanding how to move lymph correctly. If you do this course, you won’t regret it!
VICKY HUDSON
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
I want to support you through your journey. So, once you have completed any of the workshops, you can join the our community.
This community is a safe place to meet fellow therapists from around the world, and somewhere you can ask questions. I'll be in there regularly supporting you along the way.
Are you ready to start?
YES! I WANT THIS