Class Hours:
Registration: 8:30 a.m. First day
Class: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Last Day: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Times are subject to change.
Please let the Institute know if you can bring a treatment table.
Class Description (LDT ONLY):
Lymph Drainage Therapy is a cutting-edge hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT.
It was created out of 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 lymph flow throughout 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, as well as to determine the best alternate pathways for draining stagnant body fluids (lymph, interstitial fluid, 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 and stimulate the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Attire/Supplies:
Bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Some of these approaches require touching exposed skin. We encourage you to bring a bath towel, two-piece clothes (for practice during the class), and appropriate undergarments to be comfortable.
Short fingernails are required for the techniques.
Due to the potential chemical sensitivities of your classmates, please refrain from wearing perfumes or oils to class.
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: 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 refund requests made less 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]
Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta
1327 N. St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-253-0023
Drury Plaza Hotel Valdosta
1327 N. St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-253-0023
BOOKING LINK The average price for the sleeping rooms is $151 per night for the 4 days.
The deadline for receiving the group rate is 08/17/2026
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
- 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

