Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certification.

Accredited continuing education with internationally recognized CPD hours

Professional certification in manual lymphatic drainage massage: anatomy, techniques, regional protocols, and full body treatment.

✔CPD and IPHM accredited, recognized in over 40 countries
✔4 modules · 60 lessons · 5 accredited CPD hours plus final exam
✔60 lessons and over 3 hours of HD video with Michael Everson
✔No prerequisites · designed for massage therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and bodywork professionals
✔100% online · lifetime access

🎓 CPD Accredited 🌿 IPHM Accredited 📚 4 modules · 60 lessons

5 accredited CPD hours

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage Certification

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A second circulatory system: the lymphatic system and its manual activation

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs. It drains fluid from tissues, filters waste, and plays a central role in the immune system. Unlike the circulatory system, it has no pump of its own : lymphatic flow depends on muscle movement, breathing, and external stimulation. This is precisely where manual lymphatic drainage comes in — a gentle, precise technique that supports the body's natural lymph transport.

The lymphatic system showing major node regions of the neck, armpits, and groin along with superficial lymphatic vessels.

Manual lymphatic drainage has been established since the 1930s and has proven effective in supporting the immune system, general recovery, and the treatment of lymphedema and swelling. This certification brings the complete protocol together in a structured program. It is taught by Michael Everson, Manual Osteopath (M.OMSc) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with over 15 years of clinical practice, whose instructional videos reach an audience of millions.

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Une anatomie appliquée, non abstraite

The course covers the complete lymphatic drainage pathway and identifies precise points where mechanical or fascial compression can impair lymphatic function. The focus is on what you can palpate, assess, and treat.

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Des techniques manuelles démontrées

Every technique in the program is demonstrated step by step by Michael Everson on video, on a real client. These are not theoretical descriptions: you see the palpation, pressure, direction of movement, and expected tissue response.

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Real-time clinical assessment

You learn lymphatic drainage techniques immediately applicable in practice: proximal pre-treatment, pedal pump, Miller thoracic pump, cervical and abdominal drainage. Concrete protocols for each body region.

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An evidence-based framework

The program covers the physiology of the lymphatic system, indications and contraindications, combined decongestive therapy, and compression techniques. Every protocol is grounded in precise anatomical principles and demonstrated on video.

Who is this certification for

Continuing education for everyone who works with the body

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Thérapeutes manuels et praticiens corporels

Massage therapists, structural therapists, and bodyworkers looking to add lymphatic drainage techniques to their sessions, with clear anatomical foundations and step-by-step demonstrations.

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Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers

Rehabilitation professionals looking to master lymphatic drainage techniques for edema management, post-surgical recovery, and lymphatic terms.

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Estheticians and Wellness Professionals

Professionals looking to add lymphatic drainage to their treatment offerings, with comprehensive training in anatomy and treatment techniques.

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Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare professionals looking to add lymphatic drainage to their clinical skills to improve patient care.

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Integrative Health Professionals

Integrative medicine physicians, naturopaths, wellness-focused nurses, and other healthcare professionals seeking practical, evidence-based training on the role of lymphatic drainage in overall health.

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Manual Therapy Students

Students in massage therapy, physiotherapy, or related disciplines seeking structured, certified training in lymphatic drainage.

Professional Skills

What you will master by the end of this program

Each module builds specific skills that combine into a coherent professional practice.

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Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System
Understand the complete lymphatic system, the role of lymph nodes, vessels, and lymphoid organs, and the clinical correlates of dysfunction.

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Regional Treatment Protocols
Master the treatment sequences for each body region: face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, legs, and feet.

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Lymphedema Management
Apply specific protocols for upper and lower extremity lymphedema management, including combined decongestive therapy and compression techniques.

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Full Body Treatment
Master the complete full body lymphatic drainage sequence with integrated diaphragmatic breathing, from face and neck through the trunk to the lower extremities.

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Indications and Contraindications
Identify terms that benefit from lymphatic drainage and those that contraindicate it. Apply clear safety criteria in your daily practice.

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Self-Massage and Exercises
Teach your clients self-lymphatic drainage techniques, dry brushing, and specific exercises to maintain treatment benefits between sessions.

Course Instructor

Michael Everson

Manual Osteopath (M.OMSc) · Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) · 15+ years of clinical practice

Michael Everson has combined traditional manual therapy with modern scientific understanding across more than 15 years of clinical practice. His approach unites the precision of osteopathic principles, the therapeutic efficacy of massage, and the body awareness of yoga.

As a Manual Osteopath (M.OMSc) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), he is an NCBTMB Approved Provider (#1000589) and a recognized CE provider with the Florida Board of Massage (#50-39936).

Through his YouTube channel, Michael reaches a global audience of over 54,000 subscribers and more than 10 million views. His clear, hands-on instructional videos have earned him a reputation for making complex manual techniques accessible and immediately applicable.

In this program, he demonstrates every technique step by step on a real person: from hand placement to correct pressure to the exact treatment sequence. The focus throughout is on practical applicability, so you can apply the techniques directly in your own practice.

An instructor with global reach

Massage with Mike

Michael Everson teaches manual therapy and massage through his YouTube channel to a worldwide audience. His practical instructional videos are used by professionals and enthusiasts around the world, and that same clarity defines this certification.

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Objectifs pédagogiques CPD

5 accredited CPD hours

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, the role of lymph nodes, vessels, and lymphoid organs, and explain why the treatment sequence always begins centrally;

apply manual lymphatic drainage techniques to the entire body following the proximal-to-distal treatment sequence;

identify the indications and contraindications of lymphatic drainage and apply appropriate treatment protocols for each body region;

integrate diaphragmatic breathing, pumping techniques, and proximal pre-treatment into a structured treatment sequence;

perform a complete full body lymphatic drainage treatment and teach clients self-drainage techniques to extend benefits between sessions.

This program meets the continuing professional development (CPD) standards set by the British CPD Standards Office and is recognized by employers, training institutions, and regulatory authorities in over 40 countries.

NCBTMB & Florida Board

Approved CE Provider for Massage Therapy

Instructor Michael Everson is an NCBTMB Approved Provider (#1000589) and a recognized CE provider with the Florida Board of Massage (#50-39936). CE hours meet the standards of leading U.S. professional bodies in massage therapy.

Recognized by over 65 organizations

CE/CPD hours accepted by national and regional organizations

The 5 CPD hours earned through this certification are recognized by the following organizations and professional associations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
Arkansas Board of Massage
Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA)
Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA)
Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA)
Chiropractic Board of Australia
College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC)
College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)
College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador (CMTNL)
College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO)
College of Naturopathic Physicians of BC (CNPBC)
Connecticut Board of Chiropractors
Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy
Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork
District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Indiana Board of Massage Therapy
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Iowa Board of Massage Therapists
Kansas Chiropractic Association
Maine Board of Massage Therapy
Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)
Massage Therapy Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Montana Board of Massage Therapy
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
NCBTMB - New York
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Nebraska Massage Licensure Board
Nevada Board of Massage Therapists
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Ohio Chiropractic Board
Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy)
Washington Board of Massage
West Virginia Massage Licensure Board

Your Certification

Lymphatic Drainage Certificate with internationally recognized CPD hours

After passing the final exam, you receive an official certificate with CPD and IPHM accreditation. The continuing professional development hours earned are recognized in over 40 countries.

✓CPD hours recognized by employers and institutions in over 40 countries
✓IPHM registration, valid in wellness, holistic therapy, and education
✓Rigorous final exam covering ethical reasoning and clinical competence
✓Authorizes you to present yourself as a certified professional to clients and employers

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Course Content

The complete program,
module by module

4 modules · 60 lessons · 5 accredited CPD hours

▶Skin Care

▶Primary Functions

▶Overview of the Lymphatic System

▶Composition & Transport System

▶Effects, Indications & Contraindications

▶Diseases, CDT & Compression Therapy

📄PDF Course Guide (35 pages)

▶Massage Techniques & Ground Rules

▶Treatment Sequence & Phases

▶Proximal Pre-treatment

▶Inguinal Area & Diaphragmatic Breathing

▶Pedal Pump & Miller Thoracic Pump

▶Pectoral Traction & Cervical Chain Drainage

▶Ascending & Descending Colon

▶Fascial Tone & Techniques Practice

▶Upper Extremity Lymphedema Management

▶Neck, Face & Facial Sequence

▶Self-Facial Massage & Auricular Drainage

▶Maxillary & Mandibular Drainage

▶Back of Head, Arm & Chest Treatment

▶Back, Abdomen & Lumbar Area

▶Lower Extremity Lymphedema & Leg Treatment

▶Stretch & Relaxation Phase

▶Exercises & Dry Brushing

▶Full Body Self-Massage Routine

▶Full Body Lymphatic Massage Practice (1 hour)

▶Complete Lymphatic Treatment Sequence

▶Diaphragmatic Breathing & Conclusion

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Certification

Final Certification Exam

Final exam based on course content, individually evaluated by the certification team. Successful participants receive the official Lymphatic Drainage Massage certificate with CPD and IPHM accreditation.

The exam evaluates understanding of anatomy, physiology, and practical application of the techniques taught, with clear criteria for each level of professional competence.

Accreditation

Who accredits your certificate?

Your certificate is backed by two internationally recognized organizations in professional education and holistic medicine.

CPD Standards Office

Continuing Professional Development

International accreditation body for continuing professional development (CPD). The CPD hours indicated are recognized by employers, training institutions, and regulatory authorities in over 40 countries. The same standard used by PESI, universities, and professional training organizations.

IPHM

International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine

British accreditation body for holistic and integrative medicine professionals. IPHM accreditation enables registration on the professional register and is recognized worldwide by private clinics, wellness centers, hospitals, universities, and insurers in over 30 countries.

Immediate Access

Everything you need,
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✔Learn at your own pace, no deadlines or pressure
✔60 lessons complètes avec Michael Everson incluses
✔Over 3 hours of HD video with Michael Everson
✔Works on smartphone, tablet, and computer
✔No prerequisites required
✔Email support with response within 24 hours
✔Downloadable PDF treatment guides included
✔Full English video with Michael Everson

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Reviews

What our students say

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"I've worked in manual therapy for fifteen years, and this course changed the way I assess patients. I applied the drainage techniques from this course at my very first appointment the following week."

Sarah L.

Munich, Allemagne

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"The anatomy module is outstanding. The compression points are described with such precision that I immediately recognized cases from my own practice. And the techniques work."

Thomas R.

Vienne, Autriche

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"Michael Everson is an excellent instructor. His way of explaining physiology is clear and free of unnecessary jargon. The video demonstrations are the best I've seen in any online manual therapy course."

Patricia A.

Buenos Aires, Argentine

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"Very well structured. The video demonstrations are clear and the regional protocols are immediately applicable in practice."

Stefan T.

Zurich, Suisse

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"I'm a physiotherapist and I worked with chronic pain for a long time without understanding why some patients didn't respond. This course gave me the framework I was missing. I now use these techniques daily."

Katharina G.

Hambourg, Allemagne

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"I applied the manual techniques on a patient suffering from recurring dizziness. Within three sessions, we saw real changes. The difference is that this course teaches you exactly what to do with your hands."

Markus M.

Berlin, Allemagne

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"I had taken lymphatic drainage courses before. They were often superficial. This one is technical, solidly grounded in anatomy, and immediately applicable. A real professional course."

Helene V.

Salzbourg, Autriche

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"I appreciate that the subject isn't romanticized. Here, lymphatic drainage isn't a wellness concept — it's a precise manual technique with defined clinical protocols. That gave me confidence in what I'm learning."

Nina F.

Francfort, Allemagne

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"Excellent content for manual therapists. The only thing I'd want more of is additional clinical cases with long-term follow-up. But the foundation this course provides is very solid."

Julio P.

Quito, Équateur

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"An excellent addition to my physiotherapy practice. Michael Everson's techniques are precise and well explained. The lymphedema management module is especially useful."

Andrea C.

Montevideo, Uruguay

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"Michael Everson teaches in a way that feels like working alongside someone with decades of experience. The demonstrations are calm, clear, and repeated as many times as needed."

Natalia H.

Rosario, Argentine

★★★★★

"I'm a chiropractor, and this course opened up an additional level of understanding for cervical work. The evidence-based approach is exactly what I was looking for."

Christian B.

Düsseldorf, Allemagne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

The course is primarily designed for professionals already working with the body: physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, and bodyworkers. No prior training is strictly required, but a basic knowledge of anatomy is recommended.

The course is self-paced. Most students complete it in 4 to 8 weeks. You can take as long as you need. Access is lifetime.

The course includes 4 modules with 60 lessons and over 3 hours of HD video with Michael Everson. It concludes with a written exam with personalized feedback from the certification team.

Michael Everson is a Manual Osteopath (M.OMSc) and Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with over 15 years of clinical practice. He is an NCBTMB Approved Provider and a recognized CE provider with the Florida Board of Massage. His YouTube channel "Massage with Mike" has over 54,000 subscribers and 10 million views.

An accredited training institution specializing in evidence-based education for manual therapists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation professionals. Programs are used in over 60 countries.

Yes. The certificate carries CPD and IPHM accreditation and is recognized in over 40 countries by employers, training institutions, and regulatory authorities.

No. Course access is lifetime, including future updates.

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