Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Mastering Lymphatic Massage from Wellness to Post-Op Recovery
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Mastering Lymphatic Massage from Wellness to Post-Op Recovery
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
5 Hours CE/CPD | On-Demand Webinar Course with Kelly Saxton
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is an important therapeutic skill for practitioners working across wellness, rehabilitation, and post-operative recovery.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Mastering Lymphatic Massage from Wellness to Post-Op Recovery is based on a completed three-part webinar series and is now presented as an on-demand course with lifetime access.
Presented by Kelly Saxton, the course combines lymphatic anatomy and physiology, clinical reasoning, treatment-room demonstrations, and practical guidance for safe professional application.
Course Overview
Across this 5-hour CE/CPD course, students will explore the science and practice of lymphatic massage through recorded instruction, practical demonstration, and clinical discussion.
The course examines lymphatic pathways and nodes, fluid regulation, circulatory and immune relationships, treatment principles, clinical indications, safety considerations, and contraindications.
Two treatment-room sessions demonstrate practical techniques, followed by a recorded practitioner discussion addressing common questions and clinical integration.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Lymphatic Anatomy and Physiology | Pathways, nodes, fluid regulation, and circulatory and immune relationships |
| MLD Foundations | Theoretical principles and biomechanics underlying lymphatic drainage techniques |
| Clinical Indications | Wellness, lymphedema support, post-operative care, and inflammatory presentations |
| Safety and Contraindications | Precautions, contraindications, screening, and evidence-informed safety |
| Treatment Integration | Integrating lymphatic protocols into broader professional treatment plans |
Course Content
| Session | Focus |
|---|---|
| Clinical Foundations | Lymphatic anatomy, physiology, indications, precautions, and treatment principles |
| Treatment-Room Applications | Two recorded practical sessions demonstrating lymphatic massage techniques |
| Practitioner Discussion | Recorded questions, clinical considerations, troubleshooting, and integration |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, bodyworkers, and other qualified practitioners seeking to expand their understanding of lymphatic massage.
It is especially relevant for professionals supporting clients through wellness care, tissue healing, fluid-regulation concerns, and post-operative recovery within their scope of practice.
About Kelly Saxton
Kelly Saxton, MS, ATC, LAT, LMT, CST-T, is an experienced athletic trainer, massage therapist, and rehabilitation professional.
Her professional experience includes work at East Carolina University and Penn State, where she supported NCAA athletic programs that achieved three national championships.
Kelly’s teaching combines clinical knowledge with practical treatment-room instruction, helping practitioners translate complex therapeutic concepts into safe and usable professional skills.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Recorded Webinar Sessions | Three recorded sessions covering clinical foundations, demonstrations, and discussion |
| Course Workbook | Downloadable workbook supporting theory and practical application |
| Companion Course | Structured supporting material designed to reinforce the webinar learning |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for successful course completion |
| Certificate | Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study on demand and revisit the recordings and course materials at any time |