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"A
superb Lymphatic Drainage massage course, with excellent practical application
backed up by clear and relevant physiology" - Yvonne |
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Manual
Lymphatic Drainage
Massage Course
FHT Accredited Diploma Course
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A
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) course comprising techniques that help
the lymphatic system to function effectively. It can be used to clear
congestion, waste and fluid from the system. It is indicated for fluid
retention, swelling (oedema), cellulite and relaxation as well as helping
detoxify the body and boost the immune system. |
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COURSE
CONTENT & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN |
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The
following are a list of some of the topics which are covered on the course:
- Structure and function of the lymphatic
system including lymphocytes, lymph tissue, lymph vessels, lymph nodes,
ducts, capillaries, spleen
- Main lymph nodes in the head, neck
and body
- Structure and function of vascular
system, including main arteries in head and neck, main veins in head
and neck.
- Interrelationship between blood and
lymph
- Client handling and consultation
- History of Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Contraindication to Manual Lymphatic
Draining Massage
- The importance of correct hygiene procedures.
- Explanation and demonstration of lymphatic
drainage massage techniques
including the
four basic strokes (as well as additional methods), that can be sequenced
and applied to any part of the body.
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COURSE
REQUIREMENTS / PREREQUISITES |
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LENGTH
OF COURSE |
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Two
day course. Please refer to the current
course timetable for details. |
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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Following
successful completion, our students have progressed to go on and:
- Offer
Manual Lymphatic Drainage as an additional service to existing and new
patients.
- Work
on clients who feel more comfortable with clothing on
- Develop
their own clinics as well as treat and consult a wider range of clients.
- Develop
their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
- Study further courses such as Sports
Massage, Lymphatic
Massage or Deep
Tissue Massage course
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THE
APPROVING BODY - F.H.T |
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The
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the oldest
Professional Beauty, Sports and Complementary therapy organisation in
the UK with a very dedicated membership and has been representing therapists
for over 40 years.
It
has the largest membership of any multidisciplinary therapy organisation
in the UK with over 21,000 members.
It
is totally independent of any external commercial interests and is a true
not-for-profit organisation. It enforces high professional standards,
requiring its members to abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Professional
Practice.
Successful
completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Manual
Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapist", and the knowledge
and techniques needed to give a treatment.
Practitioner
insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course. |
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