Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certification
Self-paced online training in lymphatic drainage massage: the lymphatic system, gentle technique and pressure, treatment sequence, client screening, consultation, hygiene and aftercare. Lifetime access.
- 100% online and self-paced
- Lifetime access to all materials
- Certificate of completion included
- Study on any device, anywhere
- From a CPD accredited provider
Accreditation note: Body Contouring Courses is a CPD accredited provider. Students receive a certificate of completion from Body Contouring Courses on successfully finishing their training.
Our Training Organisation Is Accredited
Body Contouring Courses is a CPD accredited provider. Train and earn your certificate of completion from a real accredited organisation.
What is this course?
The Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certification is a self-paced online course in 14 modules. It covers the lymphatic system and skin and fluid science, the core hand movements and pressure, a full body treatment sequence, contraindications and client screening, consultation and records, hygiene, draping and ergonomics, aftercare, and a bonus module on pricing and attracting clients. Always check your local requirements before offering treatments.
Who is this course for?
Beauty therapists and aestheticians, Massage therapists, Body contouring practitioners adding a complementary treatment, Salon and spa owners expanding their service menu.
Is this course online?
Yes — 100% online and self-paced. Study from anywhere in the world, on any device, at any time.
What certificate do I receive?
A certificate of completion from Body Contouring Courses, issued upon successfully completing the course modules and assessments.
Course at a Glance
| Price | $98.50 USD (was $394) |
| Format | 100% online, self-paced |
| Modules | 14 |
| Access | Lifetime |
| Certificate | Lymphatic Drainage Massage — Certificate of Completion |
| Provider | Body Contouring Courses (CPD accredited provider) |
| Prerequisites | None |
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What This Course Covers
Course Curriculum
14 modules. Titles shown here are a public summary.
01. Welcome
- Welcome to the Course
- How to Complete This Course
02. The Wellness and Body Contouring Market
- Where Lymphatic Drainage Massage Fits in the Market
- Who Books Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Positioning LDM Alongside Your Other Treatments
- What You Can and Cannot Claim
- Module Quiz — The Wellness and Body Contouring Market
03. Understanding Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage (LDM or MLD)?
- How Does Lymphatic Drainage Massage Differ From Other Types of Massage?
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs. Simple Lymphatic Drainage
- Is LDM a Form of Body Contouring?
- Benefits and Uses
- Module Quiz — Understanding Lymphatic Drainage Massage
04. The Lymphatic System
- Systems of the Human Body
- What Makes Up the Lymphatic System
- Purpose of the Lymphatic System
- Lymph Node Regions and Drainage Territories
- Watersheds and Why Direction Matters
- What Makes Lymph Move
- Module Quiz — The Lymphatic System
05. Skin and Fluid Science
- Skin Structure and Why It Matters to Lymphatic Drainage
- Oedema, Swelling and Fluid Retention
- Cellulite, Fat and Fluid — Telling Them Apart
- Module Quiz — Skin and Fluid Science
06. Technique and Pressure
- How Much Pressure to Apply?
- Addressing Concerns About the Effectiveness of Light Pressure
- The Core Hand Movements
- Rhythm, Repetition and Pace
- Common Technique Faults and How to Correct Them
- Module Quiz — Technique and Pressure
07. Treatment Sequence and Protocols
- Preparing the Room, the Client and Yourself
- Opening the Neck — Why Every Treatment Starts Here
- A Full Body Sequence Overview
- Treatment Length, Frequency and Planning a Course
- Module Quiz — Treatment Sequence and Protocols
08. Contraindications and Client Screening
- Contraindications: When Not to Treat Clients
- Absolute and Relative Contraindications
- Screening at Every Visit and Recognising Red Flags
- Module Quiz — Contraindications
09. Client Consultation
- The Consultation Process
- Consent, Records and Legal Protection
- Managing Expectations and Difficult Conversations
- Module Quiz — Client Consultation
10. Hygiene, Draping and Ergonomics
- Hygiene and Infection Control
- Professional Draping
- Practitioner Ergonomics and Hand Care
- Module Quiz — Hygiene, Draping and Ergonomics
11. Aftercare and Home Care
- Post-Treatment Aftercare Advice
- Simple Self-Care You Can Teach Clients
- Module Quiz — Aftercare and Home Care
12. Certification
- How to Get Your Certificate
13. Bonus: Growing Your Lymphatic Drainage Business
- Pricing and Packaging Your Treatments
- Attracting and Retaining Clients
- Module Quiz — Growing Your Lymphatic Drainage Business
14. Downloads
- Course Downloads
Who Is This Course For?
About This Course
The Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certification is a self-paced online course in 14 modules. It covers the lymphatic system and skin and fluid science, the core hand movements and pressure, a full body treatment sequence, contraindications and client screening, consultation and records, hygiene, draping and ergonomics, aftercare, and a bonus module on pricing and attracting clients. Always check your local requirements before offering treatments.
Treatments Covered
Your Certificate
Upon successfully completing the modules and assessments, you will receive a certificate of completion from Body Contouring Courses.
About Our Accreditation
- Body Contouring Courses is a CPD accredited provider.
- Our organisation holds CPD accreditation as a training provider — meeting independently verified quality standards.
- Students receive a certificate of completion from Body Contouring Courses after successfully finishing their training and assessments.
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Lifetime access · Certificate of completion · CPD accredited provider
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