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 inform the institute whether you can bring a treatment table.
Class Description:
Lymph Drainage Therapy is a cutting-edge, hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT.
It was developed from his award-winning research on the lymphatic system, consistent with recent scientific discoveries.
LDT1 builds on traditional lymph drainage techniques by adding 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 to determine the best alternative pathways for draining stagnant body fluids (lymph, interstitial, synovial, etc.). Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements.
These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymphatic and interstitial fluid circulation and stimulate the function of 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, lab attire, and appropriate undergarments to ensure comfort.
Short fingernails are required for our techniques.
Due to potential chemical sensitivities among your classmates, please refrain from wearing perfumes or oils in 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 for tuition refunds must be submitted 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 an emergency, any refund requests made after 30 days before the start of the class will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Seats are limited. Reserve today: : 480-999-0808 or [email protected]
Wingate by Wyndham
West Edmonton
18220 - 100 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 2V2
780-443-1000
Wingate by Wyndham
West Edmonton
18220 - 100 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5S 2V2
780-443-1000
Standard King @ $149 CAD
Standard Double Queen @ $164 CAD
Rates are inclusive of breakfast and subject to prevailing taxes, currently 12%
Group Code: 071526CHI
Please call the hotel directly at 780-443-1000 or visit their website www.wingatebywyndhamedmonton.com to book a room. The cut-off date is,
June 21, 2026.
Required Reading - Must purchase the textbook: Silent Waves - Click here
Silent Waves: All of Part 1, All of Part 2; Part 5 Chapter 1, all of Part 6.
Lymph Drainage Therapy 1 Anatomical Terms
To be best prepared for LDT1, be sure you clearly understand the following words and, as applicable, know where to locate them in the body:
• Proximal, distal, medial, lateral, anterior, posterior, superior (cephalic), inferior (caudal)
• Acute, subacute
• Afferent, efferent vessel
• Basal membrane, dermo/epidermic junction
• Interstitial fluid, interstitium, intracellular/extracellular compartment
• Colloid, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
• Lymph node, thoracic duct, cisterna chyli
• Lipid, fatty acid
• Sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation, macrophage, B and T lymphocytes, primary and secondary lymphoid organs, humoral and cellular immunity
• Edema
• Antigen, antibody, plasmocyte, adenopathy, lymphoma, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, brachiocephalic (innominate) vein, common iliac artery, external and internal iliac artery, femoral vein
• Parotid gland
• Sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, spinal accessory nerve
• Axilla, inguinal, femoral triangle
• Medial-lateral epicondyle, medial-lateral malleoli
• Peristaltic contraction
• Antispasmodic (antispastic)
