Manual Lymph Drainage with Julia Schandelmeier -16 hours NCBTMB approved

About this event

Manual lymph drainage for the intact lymphatic system is a course designed for massage therapists to have a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the lymphatic system, how the lymphatic system functions, and how we as therapists can assist the lymphatic flow. We will discuss when MLD is appropriate for a client and how we can incorporate MLD into our practice. A few examples would be :

• a pre or post operative client, an example of this would be a knee replacement where there is a tendency for prolonged inflammation from the surgery. By performing MLD prior to massage therapy the therapist can open the lymphatic pathways prior to massage treatment to reduce tightness of the inflamed interstitial area which enables the therapist to address surrounding muscles with less discomfort to the client during treatment.

• for clients with node removal, how to safely work on this client without compromising their chance for edema. This workshop is not designed for treating clients for lymphedema, however we will gain a clear understanding of the compromised lymphatic system in cases of clients with removed or damaged lymph nodes, type 1 or type 2 lymphedema and how to work with clients with these conditions in a safe and effective manner.

• a client with acne.

• a client working on cleansing.

• clients with lipedema, a fat and lymphatic disorder affecting approximately 10% of women worldwide. MLD combined with massage therapy assists with pain management by reducing inflammation and softening the soft tissues of the body with massage.

Instructor: M. Julia Schandelmeier, LMT has been in practice for 26 years, currently owner and operator of her business-

Post-operative and Therapeutic Massage in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh for the past 7 years, along with her crew of 3 massage therapists, an acupuncturist and a grief councilor. A graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy where she has taught neuromuscular therapy and ethics. A certified manual lymph drainage therapist from the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. Julia has developed and teaches a 16 hour continuing education workshop certified by the NCBTMB for manual lymph drainage that she been presenting primarily through the AMTA and Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy for the past 10 years.

Please bring to class: set of sheets and note taking materials.

Massage tables will be provided by the school.