Enhance Your Practice with Gentle, Therapeutic Touch
This comprehensive course is designed specifically for massage therapists, and other bodywork professionals who want to incorporate gentle yet powerful techniques into their practice to support immune health, reduce swelling, and promote healing. Or it may be that you have already completed a short course in MLD but don’t feel confident, or feel there is more you would like to learn.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years due to its wide range of therapeutic and aesthetic benefits. With increasing awareness around wellness, detoxification, and post-operative recovery, more clients are seeking natural, non-invasive treatments that support the body’s healing processes. MLD is highly valued for its ability to reduce swelling, boost immune function, and aid pain relief, making it especially popular among individuals managing chronic conditions, or pursuing holistic health. Its gentle, soothing approach also makes it a favourite for those seeking stress relief and overall relaxation.
Our course is designed to give you a very thorough understanding of the lymphatic system, and how to apply not just a full body MLD protocol, but how to adapt your treatments to suit individual clients. You will leave with the confidence and knowledge to really help make a difference.
Course Highlights:
Dates:
MLD3
Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th January 2027Â - Part One
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th March 2027 - Part TwoorÂ
MLD4
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2027 - Part One
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th October 2027 - Part Two
Time:
9.30am to 5pm each day
Tutor:
Venue:
Exeter, Devon. UK
Fees:
Pay a £195 deposit to secure your place and your remaining balance in two instalments.
Early Bird Offer! Full Course Fee £575 when you pay your deposit before 25th November 2026 (MLD3 Jan27 Course) or before 11th July 2027 (MLD4 Sept27 Course).
Full Course Fee: £635
Course fee to be paid in full if booking your place within 2 months of the start date.
Course Details:
Through a blend of theory, case studies and hands-on training, participants will learn the fundamental principles of the lymphatic system, indications and contraindications for MLD, and precise techniques for facilitating lymph flow.
Pre-course online learning will be made available 6 weeks before the course start date and will need to be completed before the first weekend in class.
After the first two practical days, you will be asked to complete 3 case studies (3 clients seen 4 times) before returning to the school for the last two days of practical training when you will be able to bring all that you have learnt into the final sessions.
Pre-requisite:
Students must hold a recognised minimum of a Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology qualification and minimum Level 3 Massage qualification.Â
OR other bodywork modality such as: Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Bowen Therapy, Acupuncture. You must be confident and experienced working hands-on with the whole body. Please contact us to discuss suitability with your qualifications if you feel you fall into this category.
Important - please read:
Upon booking your place on any of our courses, you will automatically receive a receipt and an email containing course information. Please ensure that you check your spam folder as this email contains vital information about attending your course, what to bring and how to access online course material that may form part of your course. Please inform us if you haven't received anything within 24 hours of booking.
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Why study Manual Lymphatic Drainage with us?
Our Manual Lymphatic Drainage course is designed to deepen your understanding of a variety of lymphatic drainage techniques, equipping you with the confidence to treat each client as an individual. Unlike brief one- or two-day courses that may only skim the surface, our training allows time for integration and practical application without the intensity or commitment of a much longer, highly specialised programme. We believe we have found the perfect balance — delivering a thorough, well-paced, and engaging experience that leaves you feeling capable, knowledgeable, and ready to offer safe, effective, bespoke and high-quality MLD treatments to clients with clarity and confidence.
Your tutor, Carly Pickering, has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you, as well as a true passion for her subject which is infectious!
Coming Soon – Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage (2027)
We are excited to share that a Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage course is currently in development for therapists who wish to confidently support clients following surgery.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is fast becoming standard best practice, with many surgeons now actively recommending MLD to support recovery, reduce swelling, aid tissue healing, and improve overall outcomes.
This specialist post-operative course will be available exclusively to therapists who have completed our Manual Lymphatic Drainage Diploma, providing a clear and supported progression pathway. The training will build on your existing MLD knowledge, focusing on safe, informed, and effective treatment of post-operative clients.
Course dates and full details will be announced in due course, with the course planned to run in 2027.
