Lymph Drainage Massage Category

Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs in women when the endometrial cells that are the lining of the uterus leave the uterus and move to other parts of a woman’s body. This condition is caused when hormones stimulate these cells, similar to monthly menstruation. Deposits composed of blood from these cells form and through accumulation cause endometriosis. This is a scar tissue, which aside from causing pain is the one of the major conditions associated with infertility. It is estimated that one of out of ten women are affected by endometriosis during their childbearing years. It is estimated to ...

The body’s first line of defense against infection and disease is the lymphatic system. Quite simply, the lymphatic system manages the amount of fluid in the body. It is also the home of some white blood cells. The lymphatic system is a circulatory system made up of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. Twice as big as the circulatory system, it is a network of tubes throughout the body and has twice the number of lymph vessels as blood vessels. It functions to screen out foreign organisms, filter bacteria, and to collect excess fluid. Lymph nodes are found in the groin, ...

Almost everyone knows someone who has a repetitive strain injury (RIS) or pain. RSI comes in the form of aches or shooting pain in the wrist, forearm, and hand. It can also affect the neck, shoulders, and upper or lower back. It can be an occupational hazard for many workers including machine operators, computer keyboard users, musicians, and even  massage therapists. But anyone who repeats single movements repetitively can get an RSI. It causes injuries to the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and other soft tissues. The muscle imbalances caused by the repetitive strain can be helped through massage.Soft-tissue injuries benefit greatly ...

An opportunity to improve your career and yourself is a great argument if you need one to help you make the decision to gain some continued education. The U. S. population is getting older and facing an increased incidence in medical conditions that can benefit from specialized massage therapy and therapeutic bodywork. Getting that training can put you in the enviable position of being the massage professional who has all the requisite skills to work with the aging population and still take care of your other clients.Benefits of taking continued education include:Expanding your therapy offeringsGetting more clientsServing clients betterMaking more moneyIncreasing ...

Learn and practice the basic hand techniques of Lymph Drainage Massage (LDM) in this class. Participants will learn how to use light-touch massage strokes to move excess lymphatic fluid (edema) out of the body’s tissues and spaces and into the lymph system. When edema is moved into the lymph system it can be purified and transported for recirculation or elimination. Massage therapists and therapeutic bodywork professionals can offer significant therapeutic benefits for many types of clients. You can use lymph drainage therapy for clients including those who have pre/post surgery pain, chronic pain, edema, lymph edema, inflammation, soft tissue injury, ...

Learn Lymphatic Drainage Massage over a series of Mondays. Each Monday builds on the next until you have a total approach to the lymphatic system. This hands on training will cover lymphatic drainage massage. It is known for its light-touch manual approach that moves excess lymphatic fluid (edema), which often represents itself as swelling, through gentle, repetitive, slow movements that improve congestive conditions. Lymph drainage massage brings the edema to an area in the body where the fluid can drain back into the body and be processed. Dr. Emil Vodder, a Danish massage therapist and his wife Estrid, developed it ...

When people talk about improving their circulation most people think that they are talking about the blood system in their body. However, there is another very important circulatory system in the body: the lymphatic system. While the blood system is like a water system in the body the liver is like it’s sewer system and drains.  When there is a big rain in the city the sewer system and drains are often overloaded. When people are ill, suffer an injury, or are overloaded with toxins, their lymphatic system can get overloaded. The lymphatic system branches throughout your entire body and ...

Massage has long been considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It has typically been available in spas, hotels, health clubs, etc. But that’s changing! Doctors, chiropractors, and hospitals are increasingly offering massage and bodywork therapy. It's part of the current medical solution to injuries, illnesses, and physical pain. Today, massages are being offered in health clinics, physical rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. Part of the reason  is massage is increasingly being touted as an additional method to be used with standard treatments for medical conditions and situations. Research results in study after study continually are showing remarked improvement when people ...

This massage therapy consists of gentle, slow, delicate, repetitive movements that improve congestive conditions. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) stimulates the lymphatic system by gently palpating and moving the skin. Dr. Emil Vodder, a Danish massage therapist and his wife Estrid, developed it in the 1930’s. This type of massage can be used for a variety of conditions. It helps: Reduce swelling, bruising Speeds up healing Minimizes scarring Relieves sinus congestion Eases arthritic pain Reduces water retention and cellulite Useful for minor burns, knocks and abrasion The lymphatic system goes around the body and picks up the debris and waste materials ...

CenterPoint provides flexibility by providing full and part time nationally certified programs and courses tailored to your interests. CenterPoint’s unique vision of therapeutic bodywork education unites Asian styles with Western massage therapy. CenterPoint preserves and integrates these diverse therapies. We believe that combining knowledge and skill from massage therapy and Japanese shiatsu provides the foundation for a truly therapeutic and holistic approach. We’ll work to meet your vision that might be to: Work in a therapeutic or medical setting, Work for yourself in private practice, Help people improve their health, Travel on cruise ships, work in luxury resorts Move to ...