Courses

In the last two decades Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD) has become an increasingly popular treatment modality in health clinics, hospitals and the beauty industry. It also gained importance as a complementary addition to already existing modalities such as massage therapy, physiotherapy and beauty therapy.

In order to cater for this increasing demand Hands On Clinic developed unique 3- day courses based on the treatment method of Casley-Smith. This method has proven to be highly effective and beneficial for patients and easy to adapt for professional therapists.

All our courses are recognised by the Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ). Credit hours will be rewarded for ongoing professional development.

The three and four day Manual Lymphatic Drainage courses are designed for registered therapists in the area of physiotherapy, massage therapy and sports massage. Whilst anatomy and physiology are an essential and basic part of the training, the emphasis will be on the practical aspects of this modality. During the course, you will be taught the gentle and rhythmic hand techniques needed to perform a high quality, effective MLD treatment. You will be taught according to the following patterns:

• Face & neck
• Trunk
• Upper & lower limbs
• Hands & feet

The course will be concluded by completing a case form. After finishing this course you will be able to use the above skills for preventive care. You will be able to achieve results with:

• Reduction of lymph oedema
• Improved immune system health
• Detoxification
• Relaxation and energizing effects

The MLD level II course is developed for practitioners who have completed the Hands On MLD level I course. The course will teach you advanced manual lymphatic drainage techniques in a 3-day course of 24 hours in total.

The MLD level II course starts by briefly refreshing the MLD techniques and information provided in the level I course. There after the focus will be on the following topics

• Organ drainage (lungs, spleen, liver, kidneys)
• Facial drainage (eyes)
• Management of fluid retention
• Compression bandaging and garments
• Medical taping for lymhoedema management (basic taping techniques)
• Case study: Chronic pain or sports injury & recovery
• Case study: Oedema of lymhoedema management

After completion of this course, a practitioner will be able to use the above skills for preventive care and management of lymhoedema complaints.

You will be able to achieve results with:

• Management of fluid retention
• Reduction of lymphoedema
• Improved immune system health
• Detoxification
• Relaxation and energizing effects
• Sports Injury & Recovery
• Basic execution of lymhoedema / oedema management
• Basic execution of compression bandaging and medical taping

 

Course: 3 Day MLD Level I

Date: Friday 5 - Sunday 7 April 2024

Location: Sports Clinic, 156 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch.

 

 

Course: 3 Day MLD Level II

Date: Friday 3 - Sunday 5 May 2024

Location: Sports Clinic, 156 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch.

 

 

 

Click HERE to download the course enrolment form: APPLICATION FORM APRIL-MAY 2024