COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Many therapists reach a point where they want more than another massage routine.
They want to deepen their knowledge, develop specialist skills, and build a practice that clients actively seek out.
Manual lymphatic drainage played a huge role in transforming my own business and how I supported my clients.
This comprehensive diploma is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to introduce manual lymphatic drainage into your own practice.
For healthcare providers and therapists.
You wont just learn a routine, you'll learn how to think like a lymphatic therapist.
Next practical training date:
1st November 2026 | Burntisland, Fife
Lymphatic drainage isn't new..
But the demand for it is growing.
You might be seeing it more online.
More clients asking for it.
More conversations around swelling, inflammation and recovery.
And while it may feel like a “trend”…
This work has been used for decades.
The difference now is awareness.
More people are starting to understand that how the body moves fluid matters.
And they’re actively looking for therapists who can support them with it.
But this is where the gap is.
Not in demand.
But in therapists who feel confident working in this area.
Many have heard of lymphatic drainage.
Fewer understand how to apply it properly.
Because it’s often taught as something simple…
When in reality, it requires:
• understanding
• precision
• and clinical awareness
And that’s exactly what this training is designed to give you.
Meet your educator
I'm Carol Anne, a therapist, clinic owner, mentor and international educator with over 20 years' experience in the therapy industry.
Throughout my career, I've worked in luxury spas, managed teams, trained therapists internationally, and built a specialist lymphatic clinic supporting thousands of clients. But the experiences that have shaped me most have come from treating real people.
When I first trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, I learnt the techniques, the sequence and the routine. But as I began applying it in practice, I quickly realised that real clients didn't always fit neatly into what I'd been taught. That curiosity led me to study further, ask better questions, and develop a much deeper understanding of the lymphatic system and the role it plays in health, healing and recovery. It also changed the way I practised.
What began as a small clinic in a garden room has grown into a specialist lymphatic clinic and post-graduate training academy, built on one simple belief: Understanding is more important than memorising. That's why I created this training.
Not simply to teach you a treatment sequence, but to help you understand the why behind every technique, think critically, adapt your treatments to the client in front of you, and build the confidence that comes from genuine understanding. Because when you stop memorising routines and start understanding the body, you don't just become better at Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
You become a better therapist.
A Different Standard of Training
This is post-graduate level education. Designed for therapists and healthcare professionals who already understand the body and want to deepen their knowledge of the lymphatic system.
A minimum of Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology is required.
Not as a box-ticking exercise. But because it allows us to teach at a different level, we don't need to revisit basic anatomy, we don't need to simplify concepts. Instead, we can focus on understanding how the lymphatic system functions in practice and how to apply that knowledge with confidence.
You'll learn:
• how the lymphatic system functions beyond the textbook
• how fluid moves and why it sometimes doesn't
• how to work with pathways, not just follow routines
• how to adapt your treatment to the client in front of you
You'll be learning alongside other therapists who already have the foundations in place and are ready to build on them. No unnecessary filler. No oversimplification. Just practical, clinically relevant education designed to help you become a more knowledgeable and confident therapist.
Who This Training Is For
This training is designed for therapists and healthcare professionals who:
• Hold a minimum Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology qualification
• Want to understand manual lymphatic drainage beyond a routine
• Are ready to think critically, assess confidently and adapt treatments
• Value understanding, clinical reasoning and long-term skill development
• Want to build specialist knowledge that sets them apart
Who This Training Is Not For
• You have no anatomy and physiology training
• You're looking for a quick technique to add to your treatment menu
• You want a routine to memorise rather than understand
• You're not prepared to engage with theory and practical application
You don't need previous lymphatic drainage training.
But you do need to be ready to learn.
Ready to learn?
Investment
£759
Your investment includes everything you need to confidently introduce manual lymphatic drainage into your practice.
Your Training
• Comprehensive manual lymphatic drainage education
• Post-graduate level teaching designed for qualified therapists
• A thorough understanding of the lymphatic system and how it functions in practice
• The knowledge and confidence to build treatments based on the client in front of you
How You'll Learn
• Immediate access to comprehensive online theory
• In-person practical training day
• Guided case study assessment to support real-world application
Your Learning Experience
• Maximum of 6 students per intake
• Small group learning for individual support and feedback
• Learning alongside other qualified professionals
• Guidance throughout your training journey
Your Qualification
• ABT accredited certification upon successful completion
• Ability to obtain insurance and offer manual lymphatic drainage within your scope of practice
This isn't a course designed to teach a routine.
It's designed to help you understand the body differently.
To think critically.
To treat with confidence.
And to develop a skill set that will continue to support your clients and your practice—for years to come.
How the course is delivered
Step 1: Online Theory
Gain immediate access to your online learning portal and work through the theory at your own pace before attending the practical training day.
Step 2: Practical Training
Join me in Burntisland, Fife for a hands-on practical training day where you'll develop your technique, confidence and clinical reasoning in a small group environment.
Step 3: Case Studies
Apply your learning with real clients through guided case studies before receiving your certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
No.
This course is designed as a starting point for manual lymphatic drainage.
However, you must hold a minimum Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology (or equivalent), as we build on an existing understanding of the body.
It’s suitable for therapists who are new to lymphatic drainage…
But not new to working with the body.
This is a post-graduate level training, which means we go into depth rather than simplifying the material.
Yes.
The in-person day is designed to build on your understanding of the theory.
Yes.
You will be supported throughout your learning process — both during your practical training and while completing your case studies.
On successful completion, you will receive an ABT accredited certification,
allowing you to gain insurance and offer manual lymphatic drainage within your scope of practice.
If you need to change your date, please get in touch as soon as possible.
Transfers may be possible depending on availability. Transfers will not be permitted two weeks prior to the start of the practical date.
No.
This training focuses on manual lymphatic drainage, which is a slower, more precise and clinically grounded approach.
It is designed to support the body’s natural lymphatic function rather than create a sculpting effect.