Foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage

SUBJECT:
Massage, Aesthetics

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
NCTMB Approved: 13 Hands on CEUs
Georgia Board Approved

A comprehensive must have course for professionals introducing them to the history of MLD and its Founder, Dr. Emil Vodder and subsequent spread to the United States through Dr. Robert Lerner. The Tour continues with an introduction to the Anatomy & Physiology of the Lymph System in a fun and interactive format. The hands-on lab instructs attendees how to perform a 50-minute full body basic protocol. Next, the class will have an overview of pathophysiology, indications, contraindications, assessment tools and conclude the tour with a compression garment lab discussing the latest in lymph wear seen on T.V. and professional athletes

Please bring:

Linens
Hand Sanitizer
Loose fitting clothing
Shorts, Tank Tops

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Elisa DiFalco, M.S., O.T., LMT, CLT-LANA
International Educator, Researcher, Author

Searching for MLD to help a friend with breast cancer, Ms. DiFalco was offered an open door to work for the famous Dr. Robert Lerner. She enjoyed the role of therapist, instructor, and insurance consultant before becoming Clinic Director of the Ft. Lauderdale clinic.

With 20 years of experience, Elisa has shared her secrets via radio, research, articles, books and continuing education. Elisa’s love of education has been felt on the advisory board for LMT and OT’s in the colleges where she has taught. She also served as the FSMTA Education Standards Chair.

Currently, Elisa holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor’s in Psychology and is a LMT with LANA Certification in MLD. Her plan. “Learning is life long. I will never stop learning as long as I live.”

Email: lymphdoctor@yahoo.com

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