LDT2 Thu. Jun 27th - Sun. Jun 30th, 2024 - Fargo, ND

Class Hours:

Registration: 8:30 a.m. First day

Class: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Last Day: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Times are subject to change.

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Class Description:

Lymph Drainage Therapy is a cutting-edge, hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT.

It was created from his award-winning research on the lymphatic system, consistent with recent scientific discoveries.

LDT1 takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a level of precision. LDT is the first technique that enables practitioners to detect and palpate the specific rhythm, direction, depth, and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. Skilled practitioners with developed listening skills can practice Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the lymphatic vessels.

LDT practitioners use their hands to assess and enhance overall circulation and determine the best alternate pathways for draining stagnant body fluid (lymph, interstitial, synovial fluid, etc.). Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements.

These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.

In LDT2, you'll review and hone existing skills, plus learn valuable refinements and advanced drainage techniques for all surface areas of the body, along with numerous pathological conditions. You will learn the foundational principles of lymphedema care. At the end of the course, you should be able to drain the superficial lymphatic circulation over the entire body and the cisterna chyli, breast tissue, and perform Lympho-Fascia Release (LFR) on some viscera.

Attire/Supplies:

Bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Some of these approaches require touching exposed skin, we encourage you to bring a bath towel, lab clothes, and appropriate undergarments so that you are comfortable.

Short fingernails are required for some techniques.

Due to the potential chemical sensitivities of your classmates, please refrain from wearing perfumes or oils to class.

Please call the Institute if you can bring a massage/treatment table.

Preparation:

Please read the following sections in Silent Waves:
Part 3 chapters 1,2, and 5 - Part 4 - Part 5 chapter 11.
To be best prepared for LDT2, be sure you clearly understand the following words and, as applicable, know where to locate them in the body:

• Anterior and posterior triangle of the neck

• Cephalic vein, axillary vein

• Cisterna chyli

• Antecubital and supracubital fossa

• Aplasia, hypoplasia, hyperplasia, atrophy, congenital or connatal

• Ipsilateral and contralateral

• Concave, convex

• The parenchyma of an organ

• Lymphotome, lymphatic watershed

• Pitting edema

• Lymphedema, lipedema

• Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

• Diffusion, osmosis, hydrostatic pressure, phagocytosis, exocytosis

• Lumpectomy, mastectomy

• Filariasis

• Hyperkeratosis, elephantiasis

• Lymphangioscintigraphy

• Erysipelas

• Sarcoma, lymphangiosarcoma

Cancellation Policy:

Tuition Transfer: The tuition is fully transferable up to 30 days before the start of the class.

Within 14 days, a $200 administrative fee will apply

Within seven (7) days, there is no refund of the deposit.

Tuition Refund: Tuition refund requests must be made in writing. Emails are acceptable. Tuition is fully refundable up to 30 days before the start of the class, after which your tuition is non-refundable. In case of an emergency, any requests for a refund later than 30 days before class starts will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Seats are limited. Reserve today: 480-999-0808 or [email protected] 

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