November 7, 8 & 9


6hrs Online & 3 days Hands-On, 10am to 5pm

The student must complete the online portion of the course prior to the practical portion of the class.


6 hours Online

The online portion provides an in-depth study of the lymphatic system. It includes video demonstrations of the main MLD techniques.

3 Days Hands-on Practice

Our live session will focus on putting into practice what we learned in the online section.

Office Address

Empowerment Massage Academy

11201 Richmond Ave Suite A100B

Houston TX 77082

Curriculum

Enroll in our 24-hour hybrid CE credit class, covering theory online for 6 hours and hands-on full body lymphatic drainage techniques for 18 hours. Dive into our specialized clinical approach to MLD based on the Vodder technique and others other modern techniques. We approach focuses on fluid retention, Lymphadema level I and II and lymph node obstrucion.


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Table of contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Lymphatic System

Functions of the Lymphatic System

Review: Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Quiz 1

Chapter 2: Structures of the lymphatic system

Pre-Collectors

Review

Review: Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Quiz 1

Lymphatic Organs and Ducts

Tonsils

Peyer's Patches

Review

Review: Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Quiz 1

Chapter 4: Pathologies of the Lymphatic System

Immune System Response via the Lymphatic System

Why Proper Lymphatic Drainage is Essential for Immune Defense

Edema vs Lymphadema

Lipedema

Review

Cancer, Lymph Nodes, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) vs. Oncology Massage

Chapter 4 Quiz 1

Neck Lymphatic Chain

Upper Extremities

Lower Extremities

Major Lymph Nodes

Review: Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Quiz 1

Chapter 6: Lymphatic Map

Lymphatic Watersheds and Root Areas

Root Areas

Lymphatic Map-The Watershed Concept

Video-Lymphatic Map- Watershed Concept

Lymphosomes

Patient Case:

Locating the Lymphosomes of the Upper Quadrants – Posterior View

Lymphosomes of the Lower Extremities

Lymphatic Anastomosis

Deep Lymphatic System

Clinical Relevance: Relationship with the Superficial System

Chapter 6 Quiz 1

The Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Conditions That Benefit from Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Chapter 7 Quiz 1

Contraindications

Precautions

Chapter 8 Quiz 1

Before and after therapy

Lymphedema treatments

Review: Chapter 9

Chapter 9 Quiz 1

Lymphatic drainage techniques

Opening of the main lymphatic nodes

Techniques: Vodder’s Technique

Vodder's Technique

Godoy & Godoy’s Technique

Godoy

Casley-Smith

Leduc Technique

The pressure

Rythm and Speed

Case Study Scenario: Post-Surgical Client

MLD Sequence

Draining the neck

Neck, Cisterna and Trunks Routine

Draining the upper extremities

Draining the torso

Torso Routine-Vodder

Arm Routine Vodder

Draining the lower extremities

Leg Routine-Vodder

Torso Routine-Godoy

Arm Routine-Godoy

Chapter 10 Quiz 1

MLD in Lymphedema

Stage 1 and Stage 2 Lymphedema

Manual lymphatic drainage is effective in stages 1 and 2.

Stage 3 and Stage 4 Lymphedema

Clinical Considerations

Fibrosis and Its Relationship to Lymphedema

The Relationship Between Fibrosis and Fluid Accumulation

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is No Longer Sufficient

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Technique for Areas with Fibrosis

Lymphatic drainage for lymph node obstruction

Technique for Obstructed Nodes and the Use of Anastomoses

The Importance of Redirecting Lymph in Cases of Obstruction

Review: Chapter 11

Chapter 11 Quiz 1

Facial Lymphatic Drainage

In Person Live Class

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Meet the insctructor!

With over 18 years of experience as a practitioner and educator, Indira Rubio is highly recognized in the world of Massage Therapy. Her career combines a passion for teaching with a solid professional background, supported by state licenses in massage therapy (LMT) and instruction (MTI), as well as her accreditation as a National Continuing Education Provider with the NCBTMB.


Specialized in the treatment of chronic pain and muscle rehabilitation, her areas of expertise include Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, PNF Stretching, Neuromuscular Techniques, Trigger Point, and Kinesiology Tape.


Her experience and deep knowledge of the field have led her to be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and by the national certifying board NCBTMB, a distinction that endorses her high level of expertise and commitment to excellence in the field of therapeutic massage.

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