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Curriculum
Flowchart
Lymph
Drainage Therapy I (LDT 1)
Course Length: 4 days
CEUs: 24 contact hours
Tuition: $495 US Funds for registrations received
30 days or more prior to the course starting date, $595
US Funds thereafter. $250 US Funds for qualified full-time
students. Tuition rates may be subject to local/state
taxes and/or city surcharges. Contact us for seminar
pricing outside the US and for residential workshops,
such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Learn how to use lymphatic waves as
an efficient guide to help activate fluid circulation
and stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic
nervous systems. These techniques can: reduce edematous
conditions, regenerate burns and scarred tissue, detoxify
the body, reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic
fatigue syndrome, improve venous conditions, relieve
chronic inflammations, sinusitis, acne, eczema and allergies,
alleviate adiposis and cellulite, aid insomnia, stress
and memory, relieve headaches and chronic pain and aid
muscle hypertonus.
Course Highlights:
- History, anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic
system.
- Indications, contraindications and applications
of lymph drainage.
- Locations of the main nodes and direction of the
lymph collectors.
- Exercises for the hands that will enable you to
convey deep effects on
the organism through gentle, rhythmic movements.
- The 10 points of observation to achieve maximum
results.
- How to attune to the specific rhythm, direction,
depth and quality of lymph.
- How to prepare the client and yourself before the
session.
- How to drain the face, neck, thorax, abdomen, arms
and legs.
- How to perform self-drainage.
Prerequisite: Licensure or certification as
a healthcare practitioner.
Please Note: LDT1 does not certify therapists
to work on lymphedemas. The
first level of lymphedema certification is LLCC.
Lymph
Drainage Therapy II (LDT2)-Pathological Pathways/Manual
Lymphatic Mapping
Course Length: 4 days
CEUs: 24 contact hours
Tuition: $595 US Funds. Tuition rates may be
subject to local/state taxes and/or city surcharges.
Contact us for seminar pricing outside the US and for
residential workshops, such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: In LDT2, you'll review and hone existing
skills plus learn new refinements and advanced drainage
techniques for all surface areas of the body, along
with various pathological conditions. A significant
portion of class time will be spent studying the foundational
principles of lymphedema care. At the end of the course,
you should be able to drain the superficial lymphatic
circulation over the entire body.
Course Highlights:
- Advanced face techniques, including the trachea/thyroid,
nose, upper eyelids and skull.
- Advanced body techniques, including deeper circulation,
upper extremities and back.
- Manual lymphatic mapping to assess superficial lymphatic
circulation over the entire body.
- Maneuvers to access the cisterna chyli and the relation
between lymph flow and breathing.
- Extensive drainage of the breast (Lymphatic Breast
Care).
- The second lympho-venous rhythm.
- Examination of edema and lymphedema.
- Exploration of edematous and fibrotic tissues.
- Lympho-fascia release (LFR).
- Drainage of the lobes of the liver and lungs.
- Procedures to alleviate cellulite.
Prerequisite: LDT1
Lymph
Drainage Therapy III (LDT3)-Deep Pathways: Viscera,
Articulations, Organ of the Senses
Course Length: 4 days
CEUs: 24 contact hours
Tuition: $595 US Funds. Tuition rates may be
subject to local/state taxes and/or city surcharges.
Contact us for seminar pricing outside the US and for
residential workshops, such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: In LDT3, you'll continue to hone your
application skills to increase your effectiveness as
well as learn more technique subtleties to expand your
practice range.
Course Highlights:
- Superficial and deep Manual Lymphatic Mapping.
- Drainage of the muscles, periosteum and bones.
- Applications for trigger points, reflexologic area,
Chapman reflexes and acupressure points.
- Drainage of eye chambers.
- Drainage of the ears, including the external auditory
meatus and cochlea.
- Drainage of the nasal and oral cavities, including
the gums, teeth, hard and soft palates, temporomandibular
joint, tonsils and eustachian tubes.
- Four main pathways for draining the central nervous
system and cerebrospinal fluid.
- Drainage of the viscera, including the trachea,
large and small intestines, bladder, uterus, prostate,
kidneys, adrenals and pericardium.
- Articulations/fluid release techniques applied
to the spine, rib cage, skull and cranial sutures,
plus the extremities and embryologic articulations.
- Chronic Scar Release Technique (SRT).
- Lymphatic "flush" and "double flush"
techniques.
Prerequisite: LDT2
Advanced Lymph
Drainage Therapy (LDTA)-Lymph, Interstitial Fluid and
Blood: Applications to Humans, Animals and Plants
Course Length: 4 days
CEUs: 24 contact hours
Tuition: $695 US Funds. Tuition rates may be
subject to local/state taxes and/or city surcharges.
Contact us for seminar pricing outside the US and for
residential workshops, such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Expand your understanding of blood,
lymph and interstitial fluids, including applications
to humans, animals and plants.
Course Highlights:
- Mapping of the superficial and deep lymph flow,
the layers of fascia and interstitial fluid stagnations.
- Interstitial fluid release, with applications for
edema, articulations
(ethmoid, sacroiliac and coccyx), fascia, muscles
and skin (scars and acne).
- Semi-circular canal release for tinnitus and vertigo.
- Articulation fluid release techniques for upper
cervical, ilium, sacrum, sacroiliac joint, periorbital
articulations, ethmoid, sphenoid and intraoral articulations.
- Significance of centrifugal/centripetal rhythm.
- Methods to assess and release the ventricles of
the brain and the spinal
canal.
- Drainage of the dura and pia mater.
- Microanatomy, microphysiology and micropathology:
cells, atoms and
particles.
- Applications for the immune system.
- Applications for animals and plants.
Prerequisite: LDT3
LDT's Lymphedema/CDP
Certification (LLCC)
Course Length: 6 days
Tuition: $750 US funds plus approximately $100
for bandaging kit. Tuition rates may be subject to local/state
taxes and/or city surcharges. Contact us for seminar
pricing outside the US and for residential workshops,
such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Perfect your bandaging skills as you
learn to use new products to achieve the best results
for lymphedema, lipedema and chronic venous insufficiency.
This specialized program presents five days of bandaging/CDP
coursework leading to Lymphedema/CDP Certification workshops.
Course Highlights:
- Explore the purpose and proper use of short-stretch
bandages, garments and sequential pumps in lymphedema.
- Learn how to select the right product for the particular
type of edema, and how to measure for a garment.
- Learn bandaging applications for the upper and
lower extremities.
- Discover new products on the market, as well as
the latest information on documentation and insurance
reimbursement.
- Take a one hour, 50-question objective written
exam on topics of anatomy, physiology, lymphedema,
safety, bandaging, laws and insurance forms.
- Participate in four hours of hands-on testing that
includes: (1) at least the second lymphatic rhythm
and mapping skills, and (2) simple bandaging for upper-
and lower-extremity lymphedema.
Prerequisite: LDT3
Please Note: Certification requires passing objective
exam based on Dissection of the Human Lymphatic system
videos. Recertification is required every three years,
and may be earned by participating as a teaching assistant
in Lymph Drainage Therapy II or III, Advanced Lymph Drainage
Therapy or LDT's Lymphedema/CDP Certification workshops.
LDT Technique Certification
Program
The LDT Technique Certification Program includes two written
exams, one hands-on practical with an examiner, the submission
of case studies and a presentation or published article
on LDT. Participants should review all techniques and
study guides from prior LDT courses. Dr. Chikly also requires
viewing the Dissection of the Human Lymphatic System videos
and reading his book Silent Waves: Theory and Practice
of Lymph Drainage Therapy.
To register or for more information call Educational
Services at 1-800-233-5880 or 561 622-4334.
Tuition: $250 US Funds.
Prerequisite: LDTA
Esthetic Lymph
Drainage Therapy (LDTE)-Including Applications for Pre-
and Post-Surgery
Course Length: 3 days
CEUs: 18 contact hours
Tuition: $395 US funds. Full-time qualified students
$200 US funds. Tuition rates may be subject to local/state
taxes and/or city surcharges. Contact us for seminar
pricing outside the US and for residential workshops,
such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Learn more about the total skin care
and mini-face-lifting benefits of Lymph Drainage Therapy
as well as discovering how simple it is to incorporate
these techniques into other esthetic protocols.
Course Highlights:
- Explore the history, anatomy and physiology of
the lymphatic system.
- Find out the locations of the main nodes and direction
of the lymph collectors.
- Learn hand exercises to convey deep effects through
gentle, rhythmic movements that allow you to attune
to the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality
of lymph.
- Practice techniques to soften the appearance of
wrinkles, improve skin complexion and hydration, diminish
edemas such as swollen eyelids, regenerate, detoxify
and rejuvenate tissues to lessen scars, alleviate
erythrosis, rosacea, dermatitis, pigmentation spots
and eczema, ease inflammation such as sinusitis and
otitis, promote deep relaxation and relieve chronic
muscle spasms and pain, such as headaches.
Prerequisite: Licensure or certification as a healthcare
practitioner or esthetician.
Lymphatic Breast
Care (LBC)
Course Length: 3 days
CEUs: 18 contact hours
Tuition: $450 US Funds. Tuition rates may be
subject to local/state taxes and/or city surcharges.
Contact us for seminar pricing outside the US and for
residential workshops, such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Since the breast area is especially
affected by lymphatic circulation, the use of lymphatic
drainage techniques can yield profound results. This
course offers techniques to alleviate engorgement, relieve
milk stasis, reduce mastitis, heal the effects of nipple
and breast damage and improve functioning and overall
health.
Course Highlights:
- Explore the history, anatomy and physiology of the
lymphatic system.
- Find out the locations of the main nodes and direction
of the lymph collectors.
- Learn hand exercises to convey deep effects through
gentle, rhythmic movements that allow you to attune
to the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality
of lymph.
- Improve the functioning and health of the breast
during and after lactation.
- Alleviate non-malignant lumps, chronic sores and
ulcerations.
- Help alleviate surgical problems.
- Assist with esthetic enhancements and breast implants.
Prerequisite: Licensure or certification as a healthcare
practitioner.
Clinical Symposiums
(SYMBC)
Course Length: 1 day
Tuition: $150 US funds. Tuition rates may be
subject to local/state taxes and/or city surcharges.
Contact us for seminar pricing outside the US and for
residential workshops, such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Gain a deeper understanding of Lymph
Drainage Therapy by observing developer Dr. Bruno Chikly
as he works with pre-selected, special-needs cases and
audience volunteers (time permitting).
Course Highlights:
- Hear detailed explanations as the instructor proceeds
through each case.
- Observe the nuances of Dr. Chikly's distinctive
treatment style.
- Share valuable insights with other LDT practitioners.
Prerequisite: Although any healthcare practitioner
may attend, only alumni of LDT2 or higher may participate
in question-and-answer sessions.
Heart-Centered
Therapy I (HCT)-Assume Only Love: Mastering Voice Dialogue
-Addressing the Emotional Component of Disease
Course Length: 4 days
Tuition: $460 US Funds. Tuition rates may be
subject to local/state taxes and/or city surcharges.
Contact us for seminar pricing outside the US and for
residential workshops, such as Esalen Institute.
Synopsis: Enhance your ability to address the
emotional components of disease as well as issues that
arise during therapy.
Course Highlights:
- Learn how to master dialogue techniques that bring
awareness to areas of deep emotional disconnection
and support reintegration and wholeness through a
powerful yet gentle process.
- Personal issues and conflict come to resolution
through love, acceptance and transformation of the
whole being rather than through reliving the trauma.
- Access the innate love-wisdom of the heart.
- Empower the client to facilitate healing, not only
for themselves but also for the immediate family and
the ancestral and cultural lineage.
- Learn the "heart touch" that supports
the release of tissue restrictions with love and respect.
- Work with the "real dream" of the client.
- Safely and successfully address resistance (Safeguarding
the Soul).
- Use HCT tools on yourself for personal growth.
Prerequisite: None
Centered Therapy
II (HCT2): Awakening and Fulfilling the Dream
Course Length: 4 days
Tuition: To Be Determined
CEUs:
Synopsis: Coming Soon
Course Highlights: Coming Soon
Prerequisite: HCT
Frequently Asked
Questions
What are the differences between Lymph Drainage Therapy,
developed by French physician Bruno Chikly (the method
taught through The UI Institute), and other manual
lymph drainage techniques?
Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is an original method
of lymph drainage that incorporates Dr. Chikly's years
of practice in general medicine and osteopathy. Its
concept is based on traditional procedures as conceived
by osteopath F.P. Millard (Toronto, 1922) and Emil Vodder
(Europe, 1936).
LDT combines precise anatomical and physiological knowledge
with techniques of direct listening that enable practitioners
to very effectively stimulate the lymphatic and interstitial
fluid circulation. In essence, Dr. Chikly has developed
a method, consistent with scientific discoveries, that
enables practitioners to feel the specific rhythm, direction,
depth and quality of the lymph flow over the entire
body. From there, with advanced training, practitioners
can perform a precise mapping of the lymph vessels --
called Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) -- to assess the
specific direction of superficial and deep lymphatic
circulation (cutaneous, subcutaneous, subfascial, muscular,
visceral, periosteal lymph circulation) and find the
most accurate alternate pathway for drainage.
Trained practitioners say sessions are shorter and more
efficient; they do not practice a monotonous stroke,
but receive very accurate feedback from the lymphatic
system; they can recognize when the lymphatic system
is responding correctly with their hands; they can quickly
find areas of restriction and can assess the impact
of their work on the lymph flow at any time.
MLM is a breakthrough in the field of lymphology. The
applications of MLM are numerous:
Identification of the specific directions of the lymphatic
circulation as well as areas of fluid restrictions and
fibrotic tissue
Assessment of a patient's lymphatic condition before
and after lymphatic drainage sessions Selection of a
specific physical treatment protocol
Preventive application (subclinical lymphedema): evaluation
of functional alternate pathways (e.g., in post-surgical
mastectomies, assessment of the cephalic pathways, posterior
axillo-clavicular pathways, etc.)
Preventive Lymph Drainage Therapy with evacuation toward
the most accurate alternate lymphatic/interstitial fluid
pathways.
Dr. Chikly explains: "One of the biggest differences
[between LDT and other LD methods] is the kinesthetic
feedback the practitioners can get from using flat hands.
Tuning in to the lymph flow through the different compartments
of the body, one can follow the specific lymph rhythm,
direction and depth, and activate it. This profound
feedback adds another dimension to lymph
drainage, enabling the practitioner to be very precise
in regard to the amount of pressure, speed and direction
of the hands. This approach can be applied to any tissue
with a lymphatic circulation, including cutaneous tissue,
muscles, all viscera, etc. We also developed a technique
more specific for the interstitial fluid and the venous
circulation."
Another LDT process involves connective-tissue defibrillation
maneuvers that alleviate fibrotic tissues of many origins
(post-surgical, post-radiation, scars, cellulite) and
prepare the tissue before the specific LDT approach
is applied.
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