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Manual Lymphatic Drainage for your Everyday Clinical Practic

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage for your Everyday Clinical Practic

Event Start Date: Sep 12, 2026

Location: Calgary, AB

Price: $645CAD

Instructor: Aron Curcio

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Workshop: Course Overview

Introduction

Enhance your massage therapy skills with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), a gentle, rhythmic technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, promote relaxation, and support immune health. This two-day workshop is presented by Aron Curcio for Rhythm Massage in a lively, engaging classroom setting.

Why Learn MLD?

  1. Work Smarter, Not Harder: MLD offers an alternative to physically demanding massage techniques, making it easier on both therapist and client.
  2. Clinical Benefits: 
    • Stimulates skin, tissues, and internal organs
    • Eliminates cellular waste
    • Promotes parasympathetic relaxation and reduces pain
    • Boosts immune function, especially valuable during winter
  3. Evidence-Based Advantages: 
    • Improved immuno-competent cell production
    • Localizes infection
    • Detoxifies and removes fluid from compromised areas

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Comprehensive review of the lymphatic system and MLD implications
  2. Understanding lymphatic physiology and flow pathways
  3. Practice area-specific sequences with correct direction and pressure
  4. Application of MLD to common clinic pathologies (e.g., carpal tunnel, tennis/golfer’s elbow, post-arthroscopy, sporting injuries)
  5. Achieve complete lymph node evacuation and drainage
  6. Review current research and efficacy of MLD
  7. Full demonstrations and practice of sequences, including "zero pressure" points

What You Gain

  • Fun, interactive learning experience
  • Hands-on practice and mastery of MLD techniques
  • Confidence in performing full-body lymphatic drainage
  • Deeper understanding of the lymphatic system and efficient body mechanics

Course Structure (16 Hours Over 2 Days)

Day 1

  1. 9:30am – 11:30am: Theory presentation on lymphatic physiology and MLD features
  2. 11:45am – 2:00pm: Opening Sequence demonstration and practice
  3. 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Arm Sequence demonstration and practice
  4. 4:15pm – 5:30pm: Chest Sequence demonstration and Q&A

Day 2

  1. 9:30am – 11:00am: Chest Sequence re-demonstration and practice
  2. 11:15am – 1:30pm: Lower Abdominal Sequence demonstration and practice
  3. 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Leg Sequence demonstration and practice
  4. 4:15pm – 5:30pm: Face Sequence demonstration and practice
  • Each sequence is practiced twice: once guided, once self-guided
  • Review of common pathologies and MLD treatment strategies
  • Post-course resources: research, textbooks, and full PowerPoint presentation

Student Feedback

"Thank you for a wonderful MLD workshop this weekend. You definitely have been given a gift to teach your passion. It has been an amazing two days which was interesting and fun...It's unanimous - you're coming back!" — Nancy McGuinness, Perth, Australia

This structured format makes the course description clear, engaging, and easy to navigate.