How to Find a Qualified Lymphatic Massage Therapist

Series Summary

A lymphatic drainage massage, sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), is a gentle form of massage which stimulates the body’s lymphatic system, allowing it to naturally circulate fluids and increase the body’s metabolism and immune system. The lymphatic system can become blocked, causing fluids and toxins to build up, making us more susceptible to colds and viruses. MLD treatment was started in the 1930’s and continues to be a popular component of holistic health.

In these free instructional videos you’ll learn what to expect during typical 30 to 60 minute lymphatic drainage massage session. Expert massage therapist Patricia Coffman offers tips and advice on the benefits of lymphatic drainage massage and the frequency with which you should receive treatment. She also explains the different reasons why people seek lymphatic massage, and demonstrates how to administer a lymphatic drainage massage on various regions of the body, including the lymph nodes.

Video Transcript

" Hi! I’m Trish from Healthy Body Massage of Orlando. You can visit our web page at www.healthybody-massage.com. I’m here today for Expert Village. I am going to talk to you about how to find a lymphatic drainage therapist. There are two types of ways to get your certification on lymphatic drainage, one is to go to a two week course where you learn complete decongestant therapy, these therapists are certified, they’re trained to be able to treat the disease processes along with relieving edema or for detoxifying the body. The second way that you get your certification is through three separate courses and this way you get a certification for each course. They teach you how to drain the trunk of the body, the face and the neck and the arms and the legs. If you do this first set of training you will be listed on A calls you can find that online and it will give you complete decongestant therapist in any state of the United States and if you go through the second way, the therapist should have certifications that they can show you. It shows that they have completed their training, so that you know you have somebody who has been trained to do this. This is very important when you look for somebody doing lymphatic drainage."