TRAINING IN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
COURSE: TRAINING IN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
As the official delegate in Switzerland, IMAS Sàrl Academy awards the Diploma in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Important: To access this program, it is recommended to have a background in massage and in anatomy–physiology–pathology, or to hold a medical or paramedical qualification.
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Training in Lymphatic Drainage (232 h)
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
Exam
An examination (2 hours) will be scheduled with the students.
Admission:
Have a valid identity card, be at least 18 years old, and for those under 18, parental consent is required.
Course Schedule:
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Address
Rue de Locarno 6, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
Price
3750.00 CHF – (excluding tax)
Our training meets the requirements for EMR/RME registration.
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TRAINING IN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Lymphatic drainage is a very gentle yet highly effective manual treatment method.
It helps stimulate lymph circulation, which detoxifies the body and supports post-surgical recovery.
This training has been designed for individuals aiming to become certified medical masseurs with a federal diploma (BFMM).
Training Topics
- Anatomy, physiology, and functions of the lymphatic system and lymphoid organs
- Lymphatic circulation: lymph, flow, rates, forces, and origins
- Effects of manual lymphatic drainage techniques
- Contraindications and various precautions
- Nine basic treatments: back, neck, face, chest, abdomen, lumbosacral region, upper and lower limbs
- Overview of different classes of edema and their practical implications
- Impact of emotions, stress, and pain on smooth muscles
- Therapeutic reasoning: case analysis, appropriateness of use, implementation, contraindications, and limitations
- Specific maneuvers: techniques for edema, mobilization, detection and treatment of painful points and areas
- Application of drainage in special conditions according to the client’s/patient’s state
- Justified practice of intraoral manual lymphatic drainage
Objectives of the lymphatic drainage training
- Know in detail the structures and functioning of the lymphatic system
- Justify each step of your practice during treatment
- Master the indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage
- Develop solid therapeutic reasoning and a methodology based on anamnesis
Practical Information
Duration
232 hours in total, including classroom lessons and personal work
Teaching Method
Theoretical and practical teaching for a complete understanding and application
Certification Exams
Written exams, practical assessments, and case studies for comprehensive certification
Price
CHF 3750.- (Payment by installments possible)
Registration Procedure
Connaissances physio-pathologies est un plus
Lymphatic drainage
Module 1: Theory
- Understand the origin and discovery of lymphatic drainage
- Know what interstitial fluid, lymph, and tissue exchanges are
- Locate and identify the initial lymphatic vessels
- Locate and identify the lymph nodes, trunks, and organs of the lymphatic system
- Understand lymphatic flow and the influence of manual drainage
- Recognize vessel insufficiency and the effects of drainage
- Explain the anatomy, physiology, and function of the lymphatic system
- Know the basic maneuvers and their execution rules
- Understand the relationships between other body systems and their specific connections
- Know the function of the safety valve
- Be familiar with the most common pathologies related to the lymphatic system
- Understand the main effects of lymphatic drainage at mechanical, cellular, metabolic, psychological, and energetic levels
- Apply the principle of favorable positioning for the practitioner and the use of their body for manual lymphatic drainage
- Know the terminology used to describe body planes, movements, and directions
- Understand the basics related to the integumentary system
Module 2: Integumentary System
- Understand the functions of the skin, its structure, care, and the effects of drainage on it
Module 3: Care Management, Anamnesis, Hygiene
- Be aware of your skills and responsibilities
- Create a personalized anamnesis and follow-up sheets
- Gather the necessary information for the comprehensive care of the client
- Know the indications and contraindications and verify if the treatment can be performed
- Recognize diseases of the skin, blood circulation, and lymphatic system
- Establish a treatment strategy over several weeks in agreement with your client
- Apply personal hygiene rules for the therapist and the equipment used
- Know the main sources of infections and fungal infections
- Choose materials such as linens, support cushions, etc.
- Be able to explain to a client the different possibilities for self-treatment
Module 4: Techniques, Protocols, and Self-Treatment
- Apply the basic movements of lymphatic drainage such as effleurages, static circles, combined circular movements, pumping maneuvers, and scooping maneuvers
- Perform maneuvers by area: leg, arm, face, thorax, back, lumbar, and gluteal regions
- Understand the basic principles of lymphatic drainage sequences
- Know the lymph nodes and have a schematic representation of the treatment
- Be familiar with the main types of medications affecting the treatment
- Apply simple complementary decongestive measures
Module 5: Reviews and Case Studies
- Carry out a specific care process from A to Z, starting with creating a file and including advice for the client
- Connect knowledge to real-life situations through in-depth study
- Formulate an objective self-critique for improvement
- Respond to clients’ questions and work professionally and independently
Personal Information
International Massage Academy of Switzerland – IMAS Sàrl
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Canton registry number: CH-217-3552054-5
IDE : CHE-453.612.126, Switzerland
N° IQ : 601/0143/X, Royaume-Uni - 2020
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Registration number : E963863, RME Switzerland - 2021
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