The Lymphatic Drainage Massage home study course will introduce you to the principles and practice of lymphatic drainage massage and related theories. This course will discuss the lymphatic system, edema, and how edema forms in the body. It will outline benefits, indications, and contraindications to lymphatic drainage massage. Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Manual lymphatic drainage is the application of light, flowing strokes of massage in specific patterns with the goal of alleviating lymph edema after lymph node resection or radiation therapy. It took many months of Manual Lymphatic Drainage by a trained practitioner to reverse the swelling. Another breast cancer client reported having a bout of lymphedema in the past, which appeared to have resolved on its own. At the time she came for massage, the client was experiencing a slight About MLD UK W e are an association of Manual Lymphatic Drainage practitioners, from different professional backgrounds, and exist to promote the development of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). All practising members are required to update their practice by attending a review class at least every two years. What is lymphatic drainage therapy and how can it benefit me? Bharat Kalra (Wheaton, IL) Manual lymph drainage massage (also called lymphatic drainage and lymph massage) is a form of very light massage that encourages lymph flow in the body. It is particularly good for detoxification, edema boost weight loss, as improving the lymphatic system will improve your metabolic rate, which helps you burn calories more efficiently. Manual lymphatic drainage is also used in the treatment of lymphoedema. Lymphatic drainage massage can improve your skin texture by: reducing swelling, puffiness and blotches; giving you clean, healthy pores Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), sometimes called manual lymphatic therapy, uses light touch to move excess lymph and fluid out of the tissues and back into the lymphatic vessels. Although often re